by Shay Magaraci | Mar 17, 2020 | Horticulture
Spring Cleaning with Pollinators in Mind With warm weather and sunshine this early in spring, many gardeners are beginning their cleanup. While it can be exciting to finally be back in your garden after a long winter, the timing of these tasks is important for our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
