Water’s Attraction (Behavior of Water Molecules)
“Communal” and “gregarious,” water is both a universal solvent and the Internet of aqueous life. Whether your focus runs to plants, fish, or the Zen of water in the landscape, […]
Water Gardening Books in the DBG Library
Water gardening is a passion that encompasses botany, technology, horticulture and art as well as an understanding of how all these elements interact in this special ecosystem. The traditions of […]
West Nile Virus, Mosquitoes and Pesticides
Aside from the irritation and annoyance that mosquitoes inflict upon humans and livestock alike, the threat of disease pathogen transmission is always present as the current outbreak of West Nile […]
What’s THAT in my pond! (Pond Lifeforms)
When you’ve noticed strange insects, egg sacks, or gooey invertebrates in and around your pond, you’ve probably wondered how to research these oddities. Now there’s an easy reference guide for […]
What is IT? And why does it SMELL? (Chinampas Garden)
These two questions, among others, are often asked of us as we work on the latest aquatic display at Denver Botanic Gardens. The answer to the second question is “anaerobic […]
The Dragonfly
We all know that ponds are not just interesting for their lilies and other aquatic plants. Watching the wild life that is attracted to the water and plants is fascinating, […]
Raccoons
Q.: I think I may have a raccoon coming through my yard at night. Is this a problem and, if so, how can I prevent any damage it may cause? […]
Leeches
The most often seen leech by the pool owner is the HelobJellas stagnalis or commonly called, fish leech. This one, color wise, is white skin tone. Over the years I’ve […]
IWGS 2012 New Waterlily Competition at Denver Botanic Gardens
For the first time in many years, the IWGS (International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society) New Waterlily Competition has returned to Denver. Tamara Kilbane, the new Senior Horticulturist in charge […]
Green Separates Blue from Brown – Recycling Wastewater
An environmentally sustainable venture links beer, clean water, and fish food You might wonder what beer, wastewater processing, and fish meal have in common. A venture bio-tech company Oberon FMR, […]