4 Flowers Perfect for Arrangements

4 Flowers Perfect for Arrangements

Making the Cut In its finest form, flower arranging is high art. In more casual settings, cut flowers adorn modern living spaces as a celebration of a garden’s ample success. These flowers are favorites at the Botanical Garden, and they happen to work well in...
Phenology: Tracking Plants in Bloom

Phenology: Tracking Plants in Bloom

When Do Plants Really Bloom in Des Moines? Phenology, the study of natural cycles and seasonal changes, is especially important in horticulture. While the name may sound intimidating, we are all phenologists to some extent. We know that with the coming of spring we...
Buck Roses: A Midwestern Favorite

Buck Roses: A Midwestern Favorite

Buck Roses in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden Dr. Griffith Buck is a legend among gardeners. His surname applied to a rose equates to a badge of honor. The former Iowa State University horticulture professor left a long legacy of hardworking shrub roses, 93 in all, for...