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2019 Winter Workshops
Every Saturday, Jan 19 - Feb 9 Our highly anticipated 2019 Winter Workshop are almost here! This year’s courses cover many exciting gardening/ horticulture topics and are presented by some of Colorado’s top experts in each field. You’ll learn new techniques and improve your gardening skills while the rest of the world waits longingly for […]
Compost: Making It & Using It
Compost: Making It & Using It
Course Description: Adding compost to the soil is an important component of soil management for semi-arid Colorado landscapes because soils in dry climates are usually naturally low in organic matter. We will discuss the various techniques of making compost (hot thermal, sheet composting, leaf mold, and vermicompost). We will also discuss the proper application and […]
Gardening Tips for Colorado Newcomers
Gardening Tips for Colorado Newcomers
Course Description: Gardening in Colorado, even if you've lived here for many years, poses challenges each season. This class will cover the basics and helpful tips for growing vegetables, having a healthy lawn, and how to best manage and select trees and shrubs for your landscape. Despite the various factors that face gardeners in this […]
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The Fine Art of Pruning
The Fine Art of Pruning
Course Description: Pruning can be daunting, but when done properly it can turn landscape eyesores into backyard showstoppers. Learn how to prune the shrubs and ornamental trees in your yard with self-assurance. Find out the optimal time to do the work and the best methods for different varieties. We'll also cover the essential tools to […]
Woody Plant Propagation: Secrets Revealed
Woody Plant Propagation: Secrets Revealed
Course Description: Propagating your own trees is easy... If you know the secrets. Scott Skogerboe has been the head propagator for Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery for 22 years. During that time he has grown over 5 million trees and shrubs. His tree "children" can be found in every western state and beyond. Knowing the tricks of the […]
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Micro-Farming: Big Food, Small Spaces
Micro-Farming: Big Food, Small Spaces
Course Description: Boost productivity in the urban vegetable garden by learning to utilize techniques used by commercial farmers! Find more production in a healthier garden ecosystem by applying basic principles of large-scale production farming to your residential garden space. We'll show you how! Topics range from automating irrigation and smart plant placement to employing season […]
Houseplant Care
Houseplant Care
Course Description: Does houseplant care all seem like guesswork? It can if you don't get to know your plants, but there's really no mystery to keeping houseplants healthy, and there's no such thing as a brown thumb, only a lack of know-how. Most houseplants are simply plants that once grew and thrived in tropical climates […]