Dig Deeper Blog
Come See Our Killer Plants!
Carnivorous Plants We've got a collection of alluring, killing, and insect eating plants in the Botanical Garden. Carnivorous plants have evolved to...
Indoor Plant Arrangement Ideas
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...
It’s Election Time: Make Your Tastebuds Heard.
Every Vote Counts Join us for the Sips & Sweets Garden tour this October. You'll have the opportunity of selecting the 2024 official chocolate...
The Dome is a Colorful Spot on the DSM Skyline
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...
Fall Bulb Planting for Spring Success
Fall's the time to get spring-blooming bulbs in the ground. Here are tips for how to plant bulbs and what bulbs to choose for Midwest gardens. When...
Agave ovatifolia: Death Bloom
End of an Agave It's the beginning of the end for a well-known succulent at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, but before the plant dies it is...
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