As fall settles in, gardeners across Colorado are preparing their gardens for the cold months ahead. At the Betty Ford Alpine Garden in Vail—the highest botanic garden in North America—experts like ...

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, located in Vail, is the world's highest botanical garden at an 8,200 feet altitude in the Rocky Mountains. (Video by Jon Mitchell) VAIL • The story of the Betty Ford ...

s an absolute treasure. Founded in 1985, they were named for Betty Ford in 1988. The gardens are laid out beautifully, and considered one of the largest alpine gardens in the world. They collect ...

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 ...

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is hosting a community garden party on June 26 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the release of a new book about the gardens and their impact on the globe. “On the Roof of the Rocky ...

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 ...

The North American Rock Garden Society Alpine Plant Sale is the Botanic Gardens’ undiscovered treasure. While hordes descend upon the gardens during the annual spring sale in May, the atmosphere is ...

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