by Shay Magaraci | Apr 7, 2023 | Education
The garden commons is getting a colorful update! Local artist Marissa Hernandez is working with youth from Children’s Cancer Connection and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to create a mural for the Botanical Garden. The mural will be in the garden commons...
by Shay Magaraci | Dec 12, 2022 | Garden Shop
Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Everyone on your List This holiday season, let us help you take the guess out of gifting. Our Garden Shop is full of unique gift ideas for all the people you love, from stocking stuffers to puzzles, ornaments to science kits....
by Shay Magaraci | Feb 5, 2021 | Horticulture
5 Historic Black Figures in Horticulture, Gardening and Plant Sciences You Should Know The Black community is responsible for many contributions to horticulture, plant sciences, gardening and nature. Here are five Black historical figures, some well-known and others...
by Shay Magaraci | Jan 21, 2021 | Horticulture
Learn to manage humidity for your houseplants with Senior Horticulturist Leslie Hunter. Humidity is a measurement of water vapor in the air (and is usually the culprit of bad hair days), but it’s very important to plants, especially houseplants. Houseplants...
by Shay Magaraci | Nov 24, 2020 | Garden Shop
Botanical Garden Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are officially here, which means the search for unique and memorable gifts is in full swing. The good news is that your local, one-stop shop for botanically inspired, locally crafted gifts is right here at the Botanical...
