by Delaney Lynch | Jul 10, 2026 | Activities, Horticulture, Things to Do
Why Shade Gardens May Be the Most Relaxing Place to Spend Summer When summer temperatures climb, most of us instinctively look for shade. Fortunately, shady spaces can offer much more than relief from the heat. They can become some of the most beautiful, peaceful, and...
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 22, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Designing Abundance in Every Corner Step into a maximalist garden and you feel it instantly—color layered upon color, textures weaving together, and life thriving in every inch. Unlike minimalist landscapes that emphasize restraint and open space,...
by Delaney Lynch | May 1, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Design a Garden that Engages All Five Senses A sensory garden is designed to awaken the senses—sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste—creating a space that invites people to slow down, explore, and connect with nature in a deeper way. Whether it’s a...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 17, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Easy Earth Day Gardening Project for Kids & Families Looking for a simple, meaningful Earth Day activity for kids? Planting vegetable seeds in recycled containers is a fun, hands-on way to get the whole family growing—while also learning how to...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 3, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: The Gardener’s Dilemma: Cut or Keep? Stand in front of an overgrown shrub or a leggy houseplant, and you’ll feel it—the hesitation before the first cut. What if I remove too much? What if I ruin it? Most people think of pruning as taking something...
