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Aug 29, 2012 10:51 PM CST
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Name: Marilyn
Greenwood Village, CO (Zone 5b)
Garden today. Clean next week.
Heucheras Bookworm Region: Colorado Garden Procrastinator Region: Southwest Gardening Container Gardener
Enjoys or suffers cold winters Sempervivums Annuals Foliage Fan Herbs Garden Ideas: Level 2
I have some additional pics of the gardens so will add them here

Description: Spanning more than 23 acres, this urban garden features more than 15,000 species from around the world.

Come with me while we spend take an afternoon stroll through a small part of the Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street in Denver.
This oasis of blossoms and greenery in the middle of urban homes is a fun relaxing place to spend an hour or two.

I did not get all the pictures I wanted but here are a few of the plants that I did catch.


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The sedum trail
A few of the sedum planters

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Critters
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Sempervivums are potted along this pathway beside a fountain walkway

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It is not just flowers --- this brilliant hued Barberry is a delight



Hidden bowers for relief from sun or relaxation and meditation are located all around the gardens.

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A view of the Lilly pond and Kizuna Bamboo Structures

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Some of the paths lead to surprising views and along flowing waterways in the shade that restore on a hot day
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Alpine Garden - Another hidden garden a bit of a walk but so worth it.

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Cannas and hidden sculptures form a quite spot to stop

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On the way out - more places to stop and rest awhile and explore gardens dedicated to pioneer gardeners in Colorado

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Hope You enjoyed our visit -- I will add more later, I am visiting pretty frequently these days.
It is good for the physical body and the soul too.
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Sep 3, 2012 3:50 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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I so enjoyed this mini tour of DBG. Wish I could have walked with you. Smiling
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Sep 3, 2012 11:45 PM CST
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Thanks, very nice.
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Sep 5, 2012 5:51 AM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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Nice place to visit , my sister and I visited there a couple years ago , took us two days to see it all and I ended up with 240 photos. I take a photo tour every once in a while.
Thanks for the memories. Smiling
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Sep 25, 2012 3:21 PM CST
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Name: Sandy Coffman
Jacksonville, Florida
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Thank you for sharing
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Sep 25, 2012 5:57 PM CST
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Name: Marilyn
Greenwood Village, CO (Zone 5b)
Garden today. Clean next week.
Heucheras Bookworm Region: Colorado Garden Procrastinator Region: Southwest Gardening Container Gardener
Enjoys or suffers cold winters Sempervivums Annuals Foliage Fan Herbs Garden Ideas: Level 2
I tip my hat to you. I tip my hat to you.
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Sep 30, 2012 10:56 AM CST
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Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)
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Great tour Thumbs up Thumbs up
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Sep 30, 2012 11:02 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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