Calendar of Events
February 25, 2012
Winter Workshop Series at Fort Collins Nursery
Sustainable Flowers for Northern Colorado Gardens / $18
10 a.m.-noon Beginner to Intermediate
by Lauren Springer Ogden
Lauren Springer Ogden, the well known author of The Undaunted Garden and a Northern Colorado gardener, will discuss gardening with blooming plants that pass muster on her criteria for sustainability: they must be waterwise, well-adapted to our soils and climate, easy-care, and attract pollinators and/or feed wildlife with seeds, and of course, be lovely as well.
Orchid Splendor at Home / $25
1-3 p.m. Beginner • Limit 50 spaces
by Mark van der Woerd
Learn about what makes orchids so special and participate in hands-on demonstrations examining how to grow and bloom orchids successfully at home. Mark has grown orchids since 1990 and is a certified orchid judge for the American Orchid Society. Class fee includes: FREE 2″ orchid and container for repotting (note: repotting will be done as part of the class).
Click Here to register for workshops.
Learn, Grow, Bloom!
February 25, 2012
2012 High Plains Landscape Workshop
The High Plains Landscape Workshop is a fundraiser for the Gardens on Spring Creek. This year the workshop will feature Mary Ann Newcomer, horticulturalist, garden designer, speaker, and writer in Boise, Idaho. Her articles have been published in MaryJane’s Farm, Fine Gardening, and The American Gardener. Mary Ann is known as the Dirt Diva on Boise’s River Radio.
Session #1: 9:15-10:30 a.m.
What’s Growing On: Vines for Colorado Gardens
Curtis Utley, CSU Extension
Session #2: 10:45 a.m.-Noon
Water Smart Rock Gardening
Kirk Fieseler, Laporte Avenue Nursery
Session #3: 1-2 p.m.
Pioneer Plants for the 21st Century Garden
Mary Ann Newcomer, author The Rocky Mountain Gardener’s Guide
Session #4: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Creating Beautiful Garden Tapestries
Mary Ann Newcomer, author The Rocky Mountain Gardener’s Guide
For more information call (970) 416-2486 or visit: www.fcgov.com/highplains
March 31, 2012
Perennial Palooza
Fort Collins Nursery will hold their first Perennial Sale of the season on March 31st – April 1st, 2012. We will be offering ALL of our 1 Gallon Perennials, including Grasses and Vines, for 50% OFF. Gallon Sizes Only. Limited to stock on hand.
April 28, 2012
Spring Open House
Please join us for our Spring Open House, April 29-29, 2012. We will have vendors, entertainment, food, and special sales to celebrate SPRING!
