by Delaney Lynch | Mar 13, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: How to Transplant Houseplants Easy Repotting Tips for Healthier Indoor Plants Most houseplants benefit from a new pot every one to two years, especially once they begin showing signs of stress. Common indicators it’s time to transplant include roots...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 6, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Spring Break Staycation Ideas in Des Moines A spring break staycation at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden can feel like a mini-vacation or micro-cation—without airport lines, long drives, or the big price tag. It’s a chance to escape the lingering Midwest chill...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 27, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
How Music in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Heals Mind and Body Winter can press in like a gray curtain, especially in the Midwest. When that happens, slipping into a warm conservatory filled with lush plants and live blues music can feel like stepping into...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 20, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: How to Propagate a Houseplant Easy Plant Propagation Tips for Growing New Plants at Home Learning how to propagate a houseplant is one of the most rewarding ways to grow your plant collection. With just a small cutting—or a division from a healthy...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 13, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
A Warm Night Among a Glowing Garden When the Midwest winter wraps the world in ice and gray skies, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a place where warmth and light are still alive. The moment you push through the doors of the tropical conservatory at the...
