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Orchid Collection Update
Where are all the Orchids? Many asked, "Where did all the orchids go?" A simple project (or we thought) started to ensure the orchid collection was...
Digital Detox Summer
Digital Detox Summer Pinterest has just released its summer 2025 trends report. Why does that matter? Because they’re predicting, based on posts and...
Gilding the Lily
Summer Garden Showstoppers Turn up the excitement in your garden with these vivid and attention-getting blooms. These are often the brightest and...
Growing a Living Wall
Growing a Living Wall of Plants A living wall is a garden of its own. Dreaming of one, planting, and tending one can be a humbling experience. It’s...
Benefits of Outdoor Summer Concerts
How are summer concerts good for you? One of the greatest enjoyments every June into August in Iowa is attending the Music in the Garden summer...
Sowing Seeds of a Greener Future with Cornell College
Cultivating Outreach The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a connection point between people, plants and the natural world. Naturally, when...
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