The Queerness of Nature
Queer /kwir/ differing in some way from what is usual or normal of, relating to, or being a person whose sexual orientation is not heterosexual and/or whose gender identity is not cisgender Those who
From the Vault: Memories of Colorado in Painted Wildflowers
The permanent art collection at Denver Botanic Gardens contains wonderful artworks including botanical art and illustration, landscapes, natural history illustration and Gardens-related material. As a
450 Acres of Unexplored Botanical Treasures
Denver Botanic Gardens is excited to partner with the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation on a floristic study of the soon-to-be newest Denver mountain park – Axton Ranch – which was recently acquired by
Success with Succulents
Succulent plants have fascinated gardeners for many decades, and this trend shows no sign of slowing. There are many attributes that make them a great choice for Denver, and although delving into
From the Vault: Fred
When fungal specimens are rare, or large and unique in their shapes, hikers and lovers of Mother Nature’s beauty will usually pay considerable attention to them when they find them in their natural
The Iris Garden Is in Technicolor Bloom!
This iris collection at Chatfield Farms is in full, stunning bloom! More than 300 varieties in a myriad of colors and combinations are on display. Many rare historical varieties are featured that
June Walking Tour – Blooming Cacti and Succulents
As spring transitions to summer, there is something in bloom just about everywhere at the Gardens. Amid this floral abundance, it can be easy to miss the brief flowering displays of cacti and
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration features artwork from the students and faculty of the Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration. This exhibition is a rumination on yellow plants that
From the Vault: Alice Eastwood and the Flora of Denver
One of my botanical heroes is the remarkable Alice Eastwood. Although she never had any formal training in botany, Alice was one of the most preeminent botanists in the West in the late 1800s and
Regenerative Agriculture
At Chatfield Farms, as we come out of the worst of the pandemic, the darkest of stormy weeks and the muddiest spring I have seen – the sun finally beams across the verdant and windswept hills of Deer
Cultural Body Adornment
Adorning the body with paints and dyes, both temporary and permanent, has been a wide practice around the globe and across centuries. The purpose for these decorations has ranged from culturally