Learn more about these gorgeous gourds, including how to eat them! Pumpkins are an iconic symbol of fall, from jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween to the main ingredient of pumpkin pie. However, unless you're making your own pumpkin puree, the canned pumpkin you use is in fact NOT made [...]
Your guide to planting bulbs for continuous garden beauty and pollinator delight. A garden brimming with color and life is a true joy. One of the most enchanting ways to achieve this is by planting a diverse array of bulbs that bloom throughout the seasons, providing a [...]
There's no place like DOME for the holidays! Join us for a variety of winter and holiday-themed programs such as creating art, decorations, or even a new candle! Check out this month's programs: Winter Floral Arrangements | Friday, December 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Get into the seasonal spirit with an evening of winter floral [...]
Soak up the last month of autumn with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Join us for programs that offer new experiences, new tastes, and new plant friends—and do it all from the beauty of the Botanical Garden. CANCELED: Fern Friends | Wednesday, November 1, 5:30-7 p.m.Learn all about ferns from those that [...]
Learn why the leaves change in the fall! One of the greatest things about autumn is watching leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red. This colorful transition is the result of changing amounts of compounds inside leaves called pigments. Chlorophyll is used by plants [...]
We're falling in love with autumn here at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Join us for a variety of fall-themed programs perfect for getting into the festive season! Houseplant Propagation | Tuesday, October 3, 5:30-7 p.m. Have a houseplant that is overgrown or one you would like to have more of? In [...]
September 2023 Adult Programming Fall is on its way, and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has some exciting fall-themed programming in September. From charcuterie to wood burning, you won't want to miss out. Bonsai for Beginners | Saturday, September 2 and 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Discover the ancient Japanese art of [...]
Have you ever eaten a flower? If you've ever eaten broccoli or cauliflower, you have eaten a flower. These yummy vegetables are not the only edible flowers though. Whether tossed in a salad or garnishing a cake, learn about a few edible flowers you might find in [...]
Tie-dye at home using colorful dyes made from plants! People have been using natural materials to create colorful dyes for thousands of years! Join in the tradition by creating dyes from plants, some of which you might already have at home. Materials Large, metal pot Water [...]
August 2023 Adult Programming Looking for fun, educational, and flavorful summer activities? The Botanical Garden offers a variety of educational classes for many interests! Check out our August programming below. Prairie Hike | Tuesday, August 1, 5:45-6:45 p.m. At Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Take a hike through Iowa’s natural heritage on this [...]
