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Check out our list of drought-tolerant plants perfect for Utah, and learn about xeriscaping along the way. Create a beautiful landscape while using less water.

Gardening is a great way to promote natural learning in your children. Even as things heat up in the summer, you can still sow a successful garden by choosing heat-resistant plants and vegetables. Read up for ten late-summer plants to add to your garden, plus additional tips to keep them alive in the changing temperatures.

Let's meet the dinosaurs at Dinosaur Island! Learn a dinosaur fun fact about each creature you can see this summer in the Ashton Gardens.

Wintertime is the perfect time for science! Here are 10 winter activities and themed science experiments for you to try out.

Before you enter our butterfly conservatory, you will see dozens of butterflies framed on the walls. Butterfly pinning can be a beautiful way to preserve and honor these graceful insects. If you would like to frame your own butterfly, here is a step-by-step guide.

The Trading Posts in the Museum of Natural Curiosity and the Butterfly Biosphere let guest explorers trade in cool finds and insect pictures for points!

Garden of Quilts is coming soon and we have a Meme Quilt Block Challenge to get you in the spirit!

A Cut Flower Garden is a garden that only contains plants and flowers perfect for bouquets. You want one? We have a how-to for you!

The Ashton Gardens is the place to be this summer! Check out all the events and offerings we have available for your family and friends to enjoy.

This year, economic inflation is attempting to deflate our confidence in our summer plans. But before you scrap all ideas of fun in favor of your wallet, check out budget-friendly ways to visit Thanksgiving Point venues this summer.