Classes

Learn basic soil properties and how to amend soil to create and maintain a healthy landscape. You’ll also learn soil management practices for Colorado landscapes and harmful or unnecessary practices to avoid. Dr. Reeder was a longtime soil scientist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service and is an instructor for the Colorado Master Gardener Program and […]

Learn how to start and easily maintain a productive, raised-bed vegetable garden. We’ll cover soil development, how to build raised beds, where to locate a garden, choosing crops and more. Bryant Mason is the founder of The Urban Farm Co. of Colorado, a business whose mission is to make it as easy as possible for […]

Learn what to provide (or eliminate) that will benefit certain insects and/or discourage others, including food for stages of an insect’s life, shelter and special needs such as water, mud, plant resins and more.   Dr. Whitney Cranshaw is a professor and extension specialist at CSU. His research includes pest management for Colorado vegetables, trees […]

Learn techniques to create healthy conditions for growing vegetables in our semi-arid environment. You’ll also learn that gardens are part of a larger whole, including being a habitat for pollinators and other critters. Jane Shellenberger is publisher/editor of Colorado Gardener and author of Organic Gardener’s Companion, Growing Vegetables in the West. Click here to register

Plan a cut-flower garden that offers beautiful bouquets all summer long. Learn growing basics, from garden to vase, including how to choose and harvest flowers, and get post-harvest handling tips for long-lasting bouquets. Kathy Hatfield is the owner of Raspberry Hill Farm, which grows specialty cut-flowers, seasonally and sustainably. Click here to register

Training trees when they’re young makes them healthier and stronger as they grow. Learn about various tree structures and how to prune and maintain a tree’s natural structure. We’ll cover tools and techniques, plus the basics of training fruit trees. Tom Throgmorton, formerly “the garden guy” on KUNC radio, operates Throgmorton Plant Management, a landscape […]