VAIL ” It started with mountain climbing. That’s how Nicola Ripley became interested in alpine plants. That interest led, eventually, to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and the creation of a fine ...

They may not be the showiest thing on the patio, but these miniature landscapes inevitably take center stage: “It’s about being in Lilliputian land.” By Margaret Roach If you can make space for a ...

VAIL The Betty Ford Alpines Gardens doesnt do all of its work in Vail. Horticulturist Nicola Ripley is studying plants on the Roan Plateau, a mountainous region about 100 miles west of Vail known for ...

Plants from high, rugged, mountainous areas are among the most beautiful garden flowers out there. Once you have grown a few, you will want to make room for more. They are the ultimate survivors in ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North ...

Cradled in the Rocky Mountains, Vail’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens were established in 1985 by the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation. In 1988, the site was expanded and renamed to honor former first lady ...

Discover rare alpine plants at the Alpine Garden Society Spring Show, Pershore High School, February 21. Specialist nurseries & plant sales.

Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised ...