Mario Bartelmann
Horticulture Specialist at Denver Botanic Gardens– Shade Gardens
Mario is a Horticulturist specializing in shade gardens. He has been with Denver Botanic Gardens since 2014 and is passionate about plants, ecology and sustainability. He manages several high-profile gardens at the York street location and conducts research work in the new, state-of-the-art Tissue Culture and Genetics Lab. When he’s not working, Mario raises ducks and practices permaculture techniques to sustain his home garden.