by Delaney Lynch | Apr 14, 2025 | Garden Design
Growing a Living Wall of Plants A living wall is a garden of its own. Dreaming of one, planting, and tending one can be a humbling experience. It’s easy to see and enjoy the successes, but it’s equally important to roll with, and learn from the failures. Why Create a...
by Delaney Lynch | Dec 20, 2024 | Garden Design, Horticulture
Dreaming of better weather? Winter’s respite from the growing season doesn’t mean you should stop growing as a gardener! When the weather chills down, come join us in the always friendly climate of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Here warm, smiling faces want...
by Delaney Lynch | Nov 1, 2024 | Garden Design, Horticulture, New to the Garden
Can a Coconut Grow in the Midwest? You betcha! Susan Koenen, the younger woman in the picture below, was the Deputy Probate Clerk of Putnam County, MO. She retired July 1 this year. Susan shared this story with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: “My late boss...
by Delaney Lynch | Oct 10, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Making a Difference What keeps the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden growing as it seeks to cultivate diverse plant collections, offer experiences for all ages, extend free admissions, partner with schools, and celebrate the connections between plants and people...
by Delaney Lynch | Oct 1, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Carnivorous Plants We’ve got a collection of alluring, killing, and insect eating plants in the Botanical Garden. Carnivorous plants have evolved to lure, capture, dissolve, and digest insects to obtain the nutrients they need to grow due to environmental...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 26, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Bring the Outdoors In As the weather changes–looking to bring the outdoors in? Here’s how to mix your houseplants to create beautiful indoor landscapes—dish gardens, terrariums and other displays that will thrive in your home. Indoor Plantings that Mimic...
