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 and it seems like there’s nothing to do but hunker down, come join us in the always friendly climate of the Greater...
by Delaney Lynch | Dec 11, 2024 | Garden Design, Horticulture
Work started back in January! The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Horticulture staff started meeting way back in January 2024 to plan for this year’s holiday displays. A really big and bold bromeliad tree was part of the approach from the beginning. But how did we...
by Delaney Lynch | Nov 15, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Amaryllis Care Amaryllis are a beautiful way to make your winter brighter. And while they do require care, if you follow these guidelines, chances are you’ll be pleased with results. Stop by the Botanical Garden to see our Amaryllis in bloom this winter. Make...
by Delaney Lynch | Nov 1, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
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 had shared this story with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: “My late...
by Delaney Lynch | Oct 10, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
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 through classes, tours,...
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...
