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Join the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society and the Denver Botanic Gardens for a special presentation by Joey Santore.

Kicked Outta the Botanic Garden: When Horticulture Misses the Mark On Rare and Interesting Plants

Though Joey Santore has himself been kicked out of a botanic garden or two, the title of this presentation refers more to plants that have been "kicked out" of botanic gardens because they are not considered showy or attractive enough for public display. In this thought-provoking and entertaining talk, Joey challenges conventional ideas in modern horticulture, exploring how many of our expectations for gardens and plants are rooted in Spanish colonial and European Victorian gardening traditions. He examines how these perspectives influence the way we value plants and our relationship with the natural world.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society and Denver Botanic Gardens.

Tickets may be purchased through the Denver Botanic Gardens event page:
https://www.botanicgardens.org/programs/kicked-outta-botanic-garden-when-horticulture-misses-mark-rare-and-interesting-plants