http://www.denverurbannature.com A collision of environments. An exhibit at Denver Botanic Gardens April 19 - Nov 30, 2008 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:24:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bonfils-Stanton Lecture Series Gordon Hayward is a nationally recognized garden designer, a writer for Horticulture Magazine and contributing editor at Fine Gardening Magazine. http://www.denverurbannature.com/the-welcoming-garden-the-gardens-at-the-front-of-your-house Rock pathway at the Plant-Asia http://www.denverurbannature.com/for-a-spell The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ensemble performed in the Gardens' amphitheater on Sunday, August 10th, to complement the Urban Nature exhibit. It was amazing, and after the crowd joined in! http://www.denverurbannature.com/garden-of-dance-cleo-parker-robinson http://www.denverurbannature.com/enjoying-the-fountains The DBG knitting crew hit Civic Center Park last weekend. We had some very URBAN experiences and a lot of fun. As much as we altered the space, I think the space altered us. http://www.denverurbannature.com/knit-the-gardens My husband and I recently sold our 2nd car and bought a Vespa. It is the perfect vehicle for driving in the city and gets ninety miles a gallon! Now we leave the car at home and take the Vespa or bus to work. http://www.denverurbannature.com/greening-up-our-commute Colorado has a great climate for growing garlic and the fall is the best time for planting. Join us in September for tips on finding the best varieties to grow, preparing the planting area, care for your garlic throughout the season, and storage. It will be a gastronomic delight, as ... http://www.denverurbannature.com/gourmet-garlic-the-urban-homestead Bring your drum, tambourine, or grab one of our trashcans to participate. Never picked up a drum? No problem—no experience needed. Included in the price of admission. http://www.denverurbannature.com/urban-sounds-percussion-circle-2 Bonfils-Stanton Lecture Series Dean Cardasis is a co-founder and director of The James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design in Ridgewood, N.J. http://www.denverurbannature.com/the-maverick-in-the-garden-beauty%e2%80%99s-only-skin-deep-james-rose%e2%80%99s-modern-landscape-aesthetic Have you noticed the surge of interest in beekeeping? Chickens? Composting? Growing your own food? Zero waste? Come learn the principles of this fascinating movement. http://www.denverurbannature.com/what-is-permaculture-sustainable-ethics-and-principles-the-urban-homestead Crisp, fresh lettuce in November? Home-grown chard and kale in December and into January? Growing fresh produce IS possible year-round without a greenhouse. Come learn the secrets of extending the growing season in your own backyard through the use of cold frames and other season extenders. http://www.denverurbannature.com/extending-the-season-the-urban-homestead-2 Create and take home your own weather-proof mosaic art to use as a table top, plant stand or wall panel, either indoors or out. http://www.denverurbannature.com/mosaic-panel-art-for-home-and-garden mile high at sunset . . . a moment of beauty in a container . . . cool mist on a hot evening with steel pillars as a backdrop july in denver http://www.denverurbannature.com/sunset-on-misted-flowers This "urban farm" is just down the street from me in Arvada. I think the rows of squash, corn and sunflowers are as lush and beautiful as any conventional front yard! http://www.denverurbannature.com/farming-the-burbs Found this peaceful spot on the University of Denver campus. A pleasant blend of urban and nature! http://www.denverurbannature.com/fountainscape Join us for our first independent film screening of the year! Meet Farmer John, whose inspirational story has won accolades and awards at film festivals around the world. Come early to visit an expo of local farmers, co-ops, community gardens and markets and meet your local 'Farmer Johns'! http://www.denverurbannature.com/the-real-dirt-on-farmer-john The heart of Denver in July, the 16th Street Mall offers a thick canopy of shade on a hot summer's day. http://www.denverurbannature.com/16th-street-mall-in-july Bring your drum, tambourine, or grab one of our trashcans to participate. Never picked up a drum? No problem—no experience needed. Included in the price of admission. http://www.denverurbannature.com/urban-sounds-percussion-circle This is the best example I have of urban happenings and wildlife. These geese were in a parade in Annecy, France celebrating the return of the animals from the Alps. I'm sure it is not the nature of these birds to be in a parade. I further ... http://www.denverurbannature.com/geese-with-sky I took this picture in April at the Gardens: how annoyed many of us were at the late snow. How I would love just one evening of snow in July! I like the way this shot turned out, but just outside of the frame is a tall apartment building. Whether we ... http://www.denverurbannature.com/late-snow-across-monet-pond