by Delaney Lynch | Nov 15, 2024 | Horticulture, How To
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, Horticulture, New to the Garden
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 shared this story with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: “My late boss...
by Delaney Lynch | Oct 10, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Making a Difference 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...
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...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 26, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
Bring the Outdoors In As the weather changes–looking to bring the outdoors in? Here’s how to mix your houseplants to create beautiful indoor landscapes—dish gardens, terrariums and other displays that will thrive in your home. Indoor Plantings that Mimic...
by Delaney Lynch | Sep 15, 2024 | Garden Design, Garden Shop, Horticulture
The Dome is Colorful Spot on the DSM Skyline The Challenge For 45 years, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden stood as a beautiful addition to the skyline of Iowa’s capital city. But at sunset, its 80-foot-high geodesic-domed conservatory disappeared into darkness....
