Classes

presented by Jane Shellenberger There are two distinctly different types of vegetables that we can grow in most parts of Colorado. Cool season vegetables like greens, broccoli, and potatoes like to start growing in cool spring temperatures and they love our cool nights. But warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, most beans, and squash like […]

presented by Bryant Mason This class covers the basics of how to start and maintain an easy and productive raised bed vegetable garden in your backyard. The topics covered will include: soil development, how to build raised beds, selecting a location, planting timing, choosing the best crops, weeding, watering, harvesting, and other topics related to […]

presented by Pat Hayward Learn how to make stunning and unique gardens using many of the plants introduced through Plant Select®. Using examples from homeowner gardens as well as professionally created designs, you’ll be inspired to try out the many new ideas presented. Plant Select® is a plant introduction program from Denver Botanic Gardens and […]

presented by Bryant Mason This class covers the basics of how to start and maintain an easy and productive raised bed vegetable garden in your backyard. The topics covered will include: soil development, how to build raised beds, selecting a location, planting timing, choosing the best crops, weeding, watering, harvesting, and other topics related to […]

A continuation of the 2/1 & 2/8 Raised Bed Gardening 101 class (attendance of previous class not required but highly recommended), this class will cover topics such as: basic organic pest and disease management, tomato growing information and tips, winter growing/season extension, advice on growing other common garden crops, basic companion planting methods, and common garden […]

Make something ordinary extraordinary! With just a few houseplants, a miniature patio set, a pebble stone path and a touch of fairy dust and whimsy, you can have your very own fairy garden! A tranquil forest scene or a secluded garden set up will be sure to attract fairies, good luck and other miniature wonders. […]

presented by Joanie Schneider Not all native plants or gardens are created equal, which is what makes planning your designs and plant options so interesting and unique. Contrary to their reputation as dusty prickly plants, the native flora around the Rocky Mountain Front Range is truly exquisite, with a great diversity of colors and textures. […]