Dormant people. Dormant! 🍂😂 The plants are not dead during the winter, but rather they are greatly reducing energy use to focus on root and stem strength to be ready to put up new growth on the spring. | Denver Botanic Gardens

In light of climate change and urban development, it is more important than ever that we reexamine the plants used in our landscapes. Denver Botanic Gardens' horticulturists share more about this topic and provide tips for transforming your landscape in manageable ways. BONUS: our Spring Plant Sale, on May 6-7, will have a large variety of native and adapted plants that will thrive in Colorado's climate and soil. Admission is free but tickets must be reserved in advance: https://bit.ly/2RHv4pX |

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Until next time, Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. 👋🤯🌽 Cheers to the Front Range Antique Power Association (FRAPA) for their hard work in harvesting up to 1,000 bushels of ear corn in four days. So, what do we do with all of this corn, you ask? The south end of the field was picked at around 18-20% moisture and given to FRAPA members for cattle or to be used as ground corn. The north end of the field dried down to below 14% (the percentage needed for proper storage) before