by Delaney Lynch | Feb 20, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: How to Propagate a Houseplant Easy Plant Propagation Tips for Growing New Plants at Home Learning how to propagate a houseplant is one of the most rewarding ways to grow your plant collection. With just a small cutting—or a division from a healthy...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 6, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: How to Plant an Amaryllis Bulb Easy Amaryllis Care Tips for Stunning Indoor Blooms Planting an amaryllis bulb is simple—and incredibly rewarding. This popular indoor winter flower brings bold color and life to your home when you need it most. With the...
by Delaney Lynch | Nov 4, 2025 | Horticulture
Excerpted from a Substack Post by Christie Vilsack Read the full article on Christie’s Substack channel—subscribe below There’s a ghost in the Des Moines Botanical Garden, all year round, not just at Halloween. Once a week as volunteer Garden Host and...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 12, 2025 | Bring the Garden Home, Horticulture
Bulb Season is here now. September is synonymous with pumpkin spice season. But at the Botanical Garden, remember every September how beautiful the outdoor gardens looked last spring. Want your own space at home like our gardens? September is the time to order from...
by Delaney Lynch | Aug 19, 2025 | Horticulture
Nature’s Desert Dwellers Make Great Companions If you have a brown thumb but would still love to be a plant parent, then please consider adding a cactus or succulent in your home! Surprising Benefits of Cactus and Succulents in Your Home Garden If you’ve ever...
by Delaney Lynch | Jul 16, 2025 | Good to Know, Horticulture
So Much Beauty…with Some Danger too Iowa is awash in a sea of blooms especially visible now with midsummer flowering. But are they all nature’s art or a nuisance? A wildflower or a weed? Or worst, something that can do harm? Iowa is one of six states where Queen...
