by Delaney Lynch | Sep 2, 2025 | How To
Tips & Tricks The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a photo hot spot right now. The blooms are beautiful, the weather is cooperating, and it’s the perfect time for senior shots, family photos for holiday cards, or updating your social portraits. We’ve also...
by Delaney Lynch | Aug 19, 2025 | Horticulture
Nature’s Desert Dwellers Make Great Companions If you have a brown thumb but would still love to be a plant parent, then please consider adding a cactus or succulent in your home! Surprising Benefits of Cactus and Succulents in Your Home Garden If you’ve ever...
by Delaney Lynch | Aug 12, 2025 | Activities, Personal Growth
Summer’s longer days give you the chance to take a little time for YOU. Enjoy your own company during the sunny months with a few tried and true activities that give you a little one-on-one time in between the stacked calendar of summer’s schedule. Whether you want to...
by Delaney Lynch | Jul 16, 2025 | Good to Know, Horticulture
So Much Beauty…with Some Danger too Iowa is awash in a sea of blooms especially visible now with midsummer flowering. But are they all nature’s art or a nuisance? A wildflower or a weed? Or worst, something that can do harm? Iowa is one of six states where Queen...
by Delaney Lynch | Jul 5, 2025 | Horticulture
Where are all the Orchids? Many asked, “Where did all the orchids go?” A simple project (or we thought) started to ensure the orchid collection was inventoried and labeled correctly. Unfortunately, it revealed some unexpected news. Because the orchid...
