4 “Emblems” of Spring

by Shay Magaraci | Mar 10, 2020 | Horticulture

Spring Emblems When I submitted the manuscript for my last book, Plants With Style, my editor wondered what exactly I meant by emblems, the title of the third chapter. Maybe it was March excursions into the woods north of my family’s home or the June hikes into the...

Botanical Garden Profile: Garden Hosts

by Shay Magaraci | Feb 14, 2020 | Botanical Garden Profile, Horticulture

Connecting Guests to the Garden Stationed inside the conservatory or outdoors during events, our volunteer Garden Hosts welcome guests and enhance their Botanical Garden visits every day. They may help with wayfinding, provide a clue to an elusive scavenger hunt...

A Colorful, Plant-Filled Oasis in the Heart of Des Moines

by Shay Magaraci | Feb 4, 2020 | Horticulture

Whether Des Moines is your final destination or just a stop along the way, there is something for guests of all ages to enjoy at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in the world of plants as you walk through seven acres of vibrant, resilient...

7 Tips for Houseplant Propagation

by Shay Magaraci | Jan 22, 2020 | Horticulture

Propagation: Sharing the Plant Love It’s no secret that growing plants indoors is the key to keeping a gardener happy throughout Iowa’s harsh winters. But when those plants begin growing too well—or too fast—it’s nice to trim the excess and share a...

Our 6 Favorite Aroids

by Shay Magaraci | Dec 11, 2019 | Horticulture

Aroids: The Millennial Gateway to Gardening You’ll find their distinctive leaves and notorious flower stalks on everything these days from curtains to wallpaper. Aroids, such as philodendrons and arums, all members of the family Araceae, have skyrocketed in popularity...

Our Amaryllis Picks

by Shay Magaraci | Nov 18, 2019 | Horticulture

A Few of Our Favorite Amaryllis for the Holiday Season [/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=””...