by Delaney Lynch | Jun 4, 2026 | Activities, Horticulture, Things to Do
How to Add this Vibrant Foliage Favorite to Your Life Did you know the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is home to one of the largest coleus collections in North America, featuring nearly 400 different varieties? Coleus is one of the easiest and most impactful ways...
by Delaney Lynch | May 15, 2026 | Activities, Life Enhancer, Things to Do
When Did You Last Experience Wonder? May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect reminder to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and spend time in nature as the world bursts into bloom. Wonder comes naturally outdoors. And at the Greater Des Moines Botanical...
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 | Dec 27, 2024 | Activities, Top Event in Des Moines
What’s the perfect date night? According to AI, a great date night consists of these things: Meaningful conversation Shared activity Positive atmosphere Attention to detail Spontaneity Focus on each other It goes on to suggest you do something creative,...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 16, 2024 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Every Vote Counts Join us for the Sips & Sweets Garden tour this October. You’ll have the opportunity of selecting the 2024 official chocolate for Champagne & Chocolate, our premier fundraiser held in November. It’s a pretty sweet way to make a...
by Botanical Garden Staff | Jan 23, 2024 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Learn about the plant that makes hot cocoa so tasty while creating your own hot cocoa mix at home! Did you know that chocolate comes from a tree? The chocolate trees, Theobroma cacao, is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Theobroma means...
