Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the Shambhala Botanic Gardens?
Shambhala Botanic Gardens are a remarkable horticultural environment
at about 8,000 feet above sea level. The gardens and preserve include four distinct
areas, representations of several climatological zones, and many
species of native Western American and Rocky Mountain plants and
animals.
Q. Are the Shambhala Botanic Gardens a member
of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta?
Yes, we are, and we share many of the Association’s goals.
You can find out more at their website.
Q. Do the Shambhala Botanic Gardens have
any connection with the Shambhala Mountain Center?
The Shambhala Botanic Gardens are located on the same land as the
Shambhala Mountain Center. The two organizations share some staff members for essential
services, such as registration and information dissemination. The gardens
also produce about 1,400 tons of organic produce, which is prepared
and served in the center’s kitchen.
Q. Why have the Shambhala Botanic Gardens been created?
The gardens have a three-fold mission:
 Serve as an
example of environmental stewardship along Colorado’s Front
Range
Promote a water-wise
and regionally appropriate approach to gardening
Develop an
important body of knowledge about Western American plant and bird
species in high-altitude habitats
Q. Are the Shambhala Botanic Gardens helping
to fight invasive species?
Yes, we use many strategies to weed out invasive species,
including uprooting by hand and goat grazing. We do not import topsoil to avoid also importing the seeds that can often be found in
purchased dirt, and we plant only native species in the land outside
the farm and greenhiouse.
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