Digital Detox Summer

by Delaney Lynch | Jun 13, 2025 | Horticulture

Digital Detox Summer Pinterest has just released its summer 2025 trends report. Why does that matter? Because they’re predicting, based on posts and searches, people are looking for ways to get off their screens and into real life as the weather warms up. And it just...

Gilding the Lily

by Delaney Lynch | Jun 5, 2025 | Horticulture

Summer Garden Showstoppers Turn up the excitement in your garden with these vivid and attention-getting blooms. These are often the brightest and boldest come June. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is home to a wide variety of “lilies”. From Oriental to...

Sowing Seeds of a Greener Future with Cornell College

by Delaney Lynch | Apr 4, 2025 | Horticulture

Cultivating Outreach  The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a connection point between people, plants and the natural world. Naturally, when Cornell connected us and asked about help in revitalizing their plant collection, it was an enthusiastic YES from everyone...

Time to Dig In & Learn

by Delaney Lynch | Dec 20, 2024 | Garden Design, Horticulture

Dreaming of better weather? Winter’s respite from the growing season doesn’t mean you should stop growing as a gardener! When the weather chills down, come join us in the always friendly climate of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Here warm, smiling faces want...

Going BIG with Bromeliads at the Holidays

by Delaney Lynch | Dec 11, 2024 | Horticulture, Seasonal Garden Feature

Work started back in January! The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Horticulture staff met in January 2024 to plan for this year’s holiday displays. A really big and bold bromeliad tree was part of the approach from the beginning. But how did we ‘grow’...

How to Make the Most of Your Amaryllis

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...