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  Northscaping Info Zone - Denver Botanic Gardens - A Perspective On Rocky Mountain Horticulture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a vast suburban open space in Littleton with 750 acres of wetlands.
The Romantic Gardens to the south are a series of vast borders organized for artistic effect, with extravagant colorist combinations of bronze, deep purple, ochre, umber with flashes of scarlet in the Tuscan influenced Schlessman Plaza, and pastel overtones in the lavender and moonlight yellow Fragrance Garden.
The Plains Garden is a sensitive recreation of the natural habitat that occurred here before Denver was settled: a favorite of staff for the varied and subtle moods of blowing grass and tangled wildflowers.
www.northscaping.com /InfoZone/IS-0055/IS-0055.shtml   (1677 words)

  
 TravelBank.com Systems Cultural INDEX - Denver Botanic Gardens
DENVER- Denver Botanic Gardens' highly anticipated new exhibit, The Cloud Forest Tree in Marnie's Pavilion, officially opens to the public on January 29, 2003.
The Gardens' extensive and rare collection of orchids, bromeliads and other epiphytes has been kept behind doors in greenhouses that are not accessible to the public due to space limitations.
Gardeners in the West Have New Information Source: "Great Gardening Guides" by Denver Botanic Gardens Western home gardeners have long been dependent on horticultural information developed in Europe and the eastern United States-usually of little relevance for our dry, cold-in-the-winter/hot-in-the-summer continental climate and frequently alkaline soils.
www.coloradio.com /cultdbg.htm   (2203 words)

  
 Fall Planting and Winterizing Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Denver Water and Denver Botanic Gardens Sponsor Planting and Winterizing Fair October 7.
Denver - September 30, 2004: Denver Water and Denver Botanic Gardens are sponsoring a Fall Planting and Winterizing Fair beginning at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Botanic Gardens, 909 York St., to help homeowners prepare their landscape for cold temperatures and to provide practical tips for saving water.
www.water.denver.co.gov /waterwire/newsrelease/fallbotanicgarden.html   (209 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens Horiculture Therapy Internship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Denver Botanic Gardens' horticultural therapy program announces a six-month internship in horticulutural therapy for college students.
Denver Botanic Gardens is an urban botanical garden, headquartered on 21 acres within two miles of downtown Denver.
Opportunities to take advantage of the wide resources available at the Gardens are encouraged and students may participate in field trips, lectures and demonstrations.
www.hort.vt.edu /human/denver.html   (318 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver is very fortunate to have a botanical showcase located in the center of the city on 23 acres.
The Botanical gardens are a showcase of endless varieties of plants, flowers and garden styles.
The Denver Botanic Gardens also owns and operates two additional locations; Chatfield Nature Preserve, consists of 700 acres of native plants and wildlife, grasslands and wetland ponds.
www.kristalsellsdenver.com /colorado-favorites/botanic.html   (216 words)

  
 JGarden - Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
'garden of the pine wind') is a two-acre garden designed by Kawana Koichi and dedicated in August 1978.
The core features of the garden are the specimen pines, collected and donated to the garden by the Denver Bonsai Club (some of whom later formed the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society), and the large boulders, collected from the nearby Rocky Mountains.
The garden is screened from the other parts of the botanic garden by scrims of bamboo fencing on the north, west and east sides.
www.jgarden.org /gardens.asp?ID=284   (633 words)

  
 ColoradoKids.com - Denver Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain Region (and similar regions around the world), providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
The exhibit presents a selection of botanical illustrations created by Walcott from field observations in Canada around the turn of the 19th century, which were published by the Smithsonian in 1925.
Walcott's framed illustrations in the Gardens exhibit are from the Helen Fowler Library Waring collection; the bound volumes on display are from a private collection.
www.coloradokids.com /botanicgardens/index.html   (268 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Colorado, Colorado Botanical Gardens, America's Botanical Gardens
Rooted a mile high, Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination for 55 years, and is considered to be one of the top ten botanic gardens in the nation.
Art and science unite in the Gardens’ spectacular urban oasis, offering an unforgettable artistic garden experience for the whole family, as well as a living laboratory for education and plant conservation programs.
Additional sites at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, a 750-acre wildlife and native plant refuge in Littleton; Mount Goliath, a high altitude trail and interpretive site on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway; and Centennial Gardens, a five-acre formal garden with a Colorado twist in downtown Denver, extend this experience throughout the Front Range.
www.aviewofamerica.com /Categories/Gardens/CO/denverbotanicgardens.htm   (147 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens is host to several special events annually, such as summer concerts, a book and plant sale, and Blossoms of Light, when the grounds are aglow with over 500,000 holiday lights during the month of December.
In addition, several garden societies and clubs sponsor exhibits, plant sales and lectures that are open to the public.
Colorado gardeners are very fortunate to have this gardening treasure in our midst.
www.coloradogardening.com /db_gardens.htm   (239 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Denver Botanic Gardens 23 acres (9.3 hectares) has been recognized as one of the top five botanical gardens in the United States.
The Gardens are operated by the City and County of Denver, and are open to the public.
The main garden is located at 1005 York Street, Denver, Colorado, with satellite gardens at Chatfield 750 acres (3 km²) in Littleton, Colorado and Mt. Goliath Alpine Unite (160 acres), as well as the Centennial Gardens 5 acres (20,000 m²) also in Denver.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Denver_Botanic_Gardens   (254 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens
Rooted a mile high, Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination for over 55 years, and is considered to be one of the top ten gardens in the West.
Art and science unite in the Gardens’ spectacular 23-acre urban oasis, offering an unforgettable artistic garden experience for the whole family, as well as a living laboratory for education and acclaimed conservation and research programs.
Due to adverse weather conditions, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and Blossoms of Light will be closed Wed., Dec. 20.
www.botanicgardens.org   (226 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Denver Botanic Gardens is 23 acres of urban oasis in the middle of Denver.
It is one of the top five botanical gardens in the nation.
The Roads Water-Smart Garden, Dryland Mesa and the Laura Smith Porter Plains Garden, are examples of Xeriscape gardens (drought tolerant).
www.icoloradorealestate.com /artman/publish/printer_51.html   (142 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens, in partnership with Colorado State University and the green industry, are teaching people about the hundreds of varieties of plants that will flourish in our harsh climate.
Container gardens, including container water gardens are very water-smart.
Denver Botanic Gardens is a recognized leader in water conservation and design, and our class offerings will teach you our secrets.
www.botanicgardens.org /pageinpage/watersmarttips.cfm   (1425 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens
Because its primary users are Denver Botanic Gardens' members, the only ones allowed to check out materials, the library's primary focus in horticulture is hobby gardening, as opposed to agriculture or scholarly research.
The Denver Botanic Gardens' 115-member staff are the largest borrowers.
The Botanic Gardens also is planning to expand the library's physical facility to the basement, now used primarily for storage and organizing the used books donated for its annual sale.
www.bcr.org /publications/afl/1997/marbogar.html   (775 words)

  
 DOS Fall 2006 Show and Sale on October 14 - 15 at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens (Where is the Denver Botanic Gardens?)
Admission: Cost of the show is free with Denver Botanic Gardens admission.
Unloading of plants and exhibit materials should be done through the front gate on York street using the carts provided by the Botanic Gardens.
denverorchidsociety.org /fall_show.html   (730 words)

  
 On-Line Botanic Gardens
For an extensive listing of public and private gardens (including parks, historic homes with restored gardens, botanical preserves, nurseries, museums and other places of interest that incorporate some type of gardens), see I Love Gardens.com.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Botanical Garden and Arboretum – Lincoln
University of Wisconsin – Madison Botanical Garden – Madison
www.hort.wisc.edu /mastergardener/botanicg.htm   (456 words)

  
 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS - A Pictorial of "ColoradoGuy" and Nick on a Hot September Afternoon - September 7, 2004
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS - A Pictorial of "ColoradoGuy" and Nick on a Hot September Afternoon - September 7, 2004
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS: The Last Afternoon for Nick in America!
Before I dropped of Nick at the Denver Airport, we spent some time at the Denver Botanic Gardens!
www.stevegarufi.com /denverbotanicgardens.htm   (227 words)

  
 Growing Gardens of Boulder County, Colorado
Garden ideas helps you break through the creative logjam and gives you some great garden design ideas.
Our goal is to be the best site for all of you who garden with kids, whether you engage with plants and gardens as family projects or as educational tools.
Based in Boston, The Food Project is dedicated to developing youth leadership, empowering constituents to take ownership for the revitalization of inner-city neighborhoods, feeding the hungry, and serving as a sustainable steward of the land.
www.growinggardens.org /english/education/links.html   (932 words)

  
 Scully named Denver Botanic Gardens CEO - The Denver Business Journal:
After a year of searching for a suitable candidate, the board of trustees at the Denver Botanic Gardens appointed John Scully as its new chief executive officer.
Scully brings more than 10 years of experience in the Denver business and nonprofit communities to this job, including his past positions as chairman of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
"Denver Botanic Gardens is fortunate to be handing over the reins of leadership to a person of John's intellectual stature, integrity and vision," Douglas Jones, chairman of the DBG board of trustees, said in a statement.
www.bizjournals.com /denver/stories/2004/03/22/daily19.html   (475 words)

  
 June Events at Denver Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Discover the life cycles and lore of alpine tundra and the intense beauty of a natural garden that lasts only 40 frost-free days on a free guide-led hike on the M. Walter Pesman Trail of Mount Goliath (managed in part by Denver Botanic Gardens).
This local gardening guru will give insights on how to integrate drought-tolerant plants from around the world to create your own stylistic garden.
This water-smart garden surrounds more than 100 roses, as well as perennials, rock gardens and a kitchen garden.
www.denverhispanic.com /html/SpecialItems/July06/Events.htm   (391 words)

  
 Botanic Gardens' blooms become MELT bath products > General News > Stories > Denver > YourHub.com
Denver based MELT (Your Bath and Skincare Delicatessen) and Denver Botanic Gardens have come together in a precedent-setting venture to bottle those distinct fragrances for Gardens lovers who long to experience the heady scent of those special summer nights year-round.
As part of this exciting partnership, MELT is sponsoring a Treasure Hunt weekend at the Corn Maze on Sept. 24 and 25.
Rooted a mile high, Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination for 54 years, and is considered to be one of the top five botanic gardens in the nation.
denver.yourhub.com /Story.aspx?contentID=16544   (534 words)

  
 Denver Water Landscape Seminars
On January 13, Denver Water and Denver Botanic Gardens present a day devoted to water-efficient landscaping, with speakers and displays of water-smart products and services.
This session is appropriate for both new gardeners and gardeners new to Denver.
See how gardening water-smart helps us create a new gardening aesthetic – one where our gardens speak strongly about who we are and where we live.
www.denverwater.org /cons_xeriscape/xeriscape/xeriscape_seminars.html   (1001 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver Botanical Gardens Schedule, Dates and Concert Tickets - Denver, CO
Upcoming Events at Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver, CO Denver Botanical Gardens Tickets are available now at TickCo Premium Seating.
Concertgoers can relax amidst a lush garden setting and enjoy their own bottle of wine and picnic as they watch some of the world's most talented performers.
Tickets go fast here; the concert setting and the ability for one to bring their own refreshments makes Denver Botanic Gardens a hot venue to attend.
www.tickco.com /venue_schedules/denver_botanic_gardens.htm   (260 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
An outdoor gardens of both native and exotic plants, including Japanese, rose, herb and rock gardens.
Denver Botanic Gardens: My favorite exhibits are Tropical Botanica and the Japanese Gardens.
The adult education classes offered at the Botanic Gardens are excellent.
www.etravelplan.com /list.asp?ObjectID=9614   (90 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens Art Installation 2004
GI Designs Home and Garden Decor website has been completely redesigned with hundreds of new home and garden products added to our inventory.
This install, generously donated to the Gardens by a member, was fabricated to tie into the existing Dragonfly Copper Arbor.
Please feel free to leave a message on Sundays or at any time we are on the phone with another client and we will return your call just as soon as possible.
www.gidesigns.net /denver_botanic_gardens.html   (458 words)

  
 Events at Denver Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Denver Botanic Gardens and the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) will host the 2005 Chile Harvest Festival honoring Spanish-speaking cultures that have incorporated chile peppers into their lifestyles.
Explore the gardens, trails and grounds and enjoy a lecture by contemplative garden expert Martin Mosko.
About Denver Botanic Gardens: Rooted a mile high, Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination for 54 years, and is considered to be one of the top ten botanic gardens in the nation.
www.denverhispanic.com /html/SpecialItems/Sep05/Gardens.htm   (611 words)

  
 Chapungu: Custom and Legend, A Culture in Stone - Denver Botanic Gardens - Absolutearts.com
DENVER-For the first time ever in the Rocky Mountain region, an exhibition of over 80 contemporary African sculptures that celebrate the connection all humanity shares with nature, culture and art will be displayed at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Programming at the Gardens will include weeklong stone-carving workshops with Shona sculptors; African music, dance presentations; storytelling; cultural gardening programs; tours; lectures; educational programming for children, adults, families and more.
In the United States, sculptures have recently been displayed at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ, Missouri Botanic Gardens, MO, Red Butte Botanic Gardens, UT and Chicago Botanic Gardens, IL.
www.absolutearts.com /artsnews/2004/05/31/32082.html   (627 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens | Museum/Attraction Review | Denver | Frommers.com
Twenty-three acres of outstanding outdoor and indoor gardens display plants native to the desert, plains, mountain foothills, and alpine zones.
There's also a traditional Japanese garden, herb garden, water garden, fragrance garden, and a garden inspired by the art of Monet.
Special events are scheduled throughout the year; offerings range from garden concerts in summer to a spring book-and-plant sale to a cornfield maze southwest of Denver in the fall.
www.frommers.com /destinations/denver/A22166.html   (305 words)

  
 Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street - a Gardens Guide review
: America's main botanic garden in the Rocky Moutains, based on a plan by Garrett Eckbo.
It is a great pity that other botanic gardens do not make more use of expert designers - it is rather as though museums were in the habit of putting up and modifying buildings without advice from architects.
Denver also has a demonstration garden on how to manage planting for water conservation (a xeroscape or xeriscape garden).
www.gardenvisit.com /ge/denverbotanicgardensatyorkstreet.htm   (137 words)

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