Internationally recognized Spanish artist and creator of the Botanical Garden’s newest public art installation, Juanjo Novella, will be in Des Moines to celebrate the grand opening of the Founders Garden. Visit with the artist of "Threshold", the substantial steel sculpture of a Combretaceae leaf that anchors the Founders Garden on Sunday, May 29 from noon [...]
Veterans receive free admission to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden all day.
Due to the high volume of guests celebrating Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 22, the Botanical Garden encourages guests to carpool, walk, or bike to the Garden. Come celebrate the connection between plants and water with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on Earth Day sponsored by Renewable Energy Group! Enjoy free admission to the [...]
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Shop the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s annual Spring Garden Festival May 11 through 13. A full list of available plants will be available here mid-April. Preview Night Thursday, May 11, 5:30-8 p.m. $30 per ticket Be the first to shop at the Spring Garden Festival during this evening [...]
Shop more than 350 plant varieties hand selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists including unique and tried-and-true varieties grown at the Botanical Garden! Don’t miss gently used garden and plant themed items like planters, garden tools, and décor, and much more. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be onsite for the event to help answer your questions! [...]
Shop more than 350 plant varieties hand selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists including unique and tried-and-true varieties grown at the Botanical Garden! Don’t miss gently used garden and plant themed items like planters, garden tools, and décor, and much more. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be onsite for the event to help answer your questions! [...]
Reservations are FULL for the Mother's Day Brunch. Join Trellis Café in the DuPont Room at the Botanical Garden for a delectable Mother's Day brunch your mom won't forget. Two convenient seating times are available. Stop by to make your mom a bouquet at the Mother's Day Bouquet Bar after brunch! Make your reservations today. [...]
Join Trellis Café in the DuPont Room at the Botanical Garden for a delectable Mother’s Day brunch your mom won’t forget. Two convenient seating times are available. Stop by to make your mom a bouquet at the Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar before brunch! Make your reservations today. Make a Reservation Menu Dore Bakery Assorted Pastries Panzanella [...]
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden presents: The Ray Way: Asian Culture and Heritage Festival An event series celebrating Asian heritage and culture and the efforts of Governor Robert D. Ray to welcome Asian refugees to the state of Iowa. Join a series of unique experiences and immerse yourself in the culture and history of [...]
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden presents: The Ray Way: Asian Culture and Heritage Festival An event series celebrating Asian heritage and culture and the efforts of Governor Robert D. Ray to welcome Asian refugees to the state of Iowa. Join a series of unique experiences and immerse yourself in the culture and history of [...]