by Delaney Lynch | Oct 1, 2025 | Signature Event
Welcome to the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden this October! BOOtanical Garden Halloween Goings On October just got cooler! Visit the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden with a Halloween-focused calendar of activities for all ages and interests. We have so many...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 23, 2025 | Signature Event
Don’t Miss this Bittersweet Spectacle! You may have gotten a chance to see our Agave ‘Blue Frost’ death bloom in 2024. This year, just in time for Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden, a dramatic demonstration of nature’s cycle has begun. Our Agave ‘Blue Glow’ and its...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 12, 2025 | Bring the Garden Home, Horticulture
Bulb Season is here now. September is synonymous with pumpkin spice season. But at the Botanical Garden, remember every September how beautiful the outdoor gardens looked last spring. Want your own space at home like our gardens? September is the time to order from...
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...
