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	Outdoors Bloom and Fruit Tour Many different plants and gardens with seasonal interest can be seen on this tour. more→
	Conservatory Flowers and Fruit Tour Visit the tropics in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. more→
	Plants Collected and Described to Science from the Eastern Plains of Colorado on the Long Expedition of 1820 Two-hundred years ago, during the spring of 1820, 22 men of the Stephen H. Long Expedition headed west from Engineer Cantonment, which is just north of present-day Omaha, Nebraska. They were bound for the high plains and... more→
	Plants Collected and Described to Science from the Foothills of the Front Range on the Long Expedition of 1820 Two-hundred years ago, during the spring of 1820, 22 men of the Stephen H. Long Expedition headed west from Engineer Cantonment, which is just north of present-day Omaha, Nebraska. They were bound for the high plains and... more→
	Champion Trees A tour through the Champion Trees of Denver Botanic Gardens. more→
	Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion Tour The bonsai display is available to the public each year from after Mother's Day weekend through September. more→
	Drought-Tolerant Plants Colorado is more likely to be arid than wet. This list of species include the favorite drought-tolerant plants from the Gardens' horticulturists and curators. Many of these species will even survive without any added wat... more→
	Chatfield Farms Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden This garden is a joint project begun in 2013 by the family of Janice Ford, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild (RMWG) Natural Dye Garden Project. Plants in the Dye Garden include both perennials ... more→
	Green Roof Plants A permanent, annually updated tour of Green Roof plants and their survival rates in order to allow the Front Range green roof community access to species lists more→
	Plant Select Trees, Shrubs, Grasses, & Vines Plant Select® is a cooperative program administered by Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University in concert with horticulturists and nurseries throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. The purpose o... more→
	Plant Select Petites Plant Select® is a cooperative program administered by Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University in concert with horticulturists and nurseries throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. The purpose o... more→
	Medicinal Plants Tour What is considered a "Medicinal Plant?" How did plants get to be known as "medicinal?" Follow this virtual tour to learn some of the history behind famous medicinal plants such as lavender and peppermint, and others not ... more→
	Conservatory Palm Collection Tropical Conservatory Palm Tour more→
	Interesting Conifers This tour highlights some of the more unique conifers growing at the Gardens. These are ones that are not commonly seen in this area or are not as available in the local nursery industry. more→
	Conifers for Gardeners If you are looking for a conifer to plant in your yard, this tour shows example of evergreens from small shrubs to large trees that grow well in this area and are available for purchase locally. more→
	Meet the Corpse Flower and its Family Learn more about corpse flowers and other members of the arum family. more→
	Sensory Tour of the Sensory Garden Many elements make up the design of a sensory garden. As you walk through the garden, use this guide to bring some of those design elements to your attention. Use all of your senses - touch, smell, taste, sight and sound... more→
	Mid Century Modern Architecture Celebrating over 50 years in the York Street location, Denver Botanic Gardens offers a display of not only world-class gardens, but also vintage mid-century modern architecture. This tour will guide you to the original b... more→
	Private Events and Rentals Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street provides a venue of unparalleled beauty and wonder for weddings, receptions, conferences, retreats, meetings and more. more→