by Shay Magaraci | Jun 19, 2023 | Education
Introducing our newest Wellness in the Garden series: Dance in the Garden! Join us for a captivating dance experience amidst the enchanting splendor of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Discover the perfect harmony of nature and movement as we present a...
by Shay Magaraci | Jun 6, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Create your own plant press at home to preserve plants from your backyard! This family-friendly craft uses supplies at home and plants found in a backyard or on a walk. Plant pressing is a technique used to flatten and dry out plant samples. Dried plant material can...
by Shay Magaraci | May 24, 2023 | Horticulture
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden celebrates Arbor Day with a special tree planting. This April, representatives from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, City of Des Moines Parks & Recreation, and other area organizations gathered in the Robert D. Ray Asian...
by Shay Magaraci | May 23, 2023 | Horticulture
View the Des Moss Skyline at the Botanical Garden Last winter, the holiday train made its last tour of the season through the east end of the Gardeners Show House. Comfortable seating and the familiar journaling seat have returned, in addition to a brand-new art...
by Shay Magaraci | Apr 7, 2023 | Horticulture
Filmed and edited by Brent Roske p.g.a. of Roske.tv. Frond Farewell to the Cuban royal palm After spending more than a decade in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s collection, the Roystonea regia (Roy-STOH-nee-uh REE-jee-uh), also known as a Cuban royal palm,...
