Learn how Xeriscape design principles can be easily integrated into the edible landscape and garden. By addressing all seven Xeric principles, you can be well on your way to a productive, water thrifty edible urban garden. Robyn is the owner of Wild Iris Living, LLC, a landscape design, consulting, and maintenance company. She is an […]

John "The Worm Man" Anderson will share why's and how to techniques for worm composting from nearly twenty years of teaching and practice. John Anderson, known as the "Worm Man", is skilled in the art of vermicomposting, which creates compost with worms. Vermicompost is a rich soil amendment for area gardens. John is a Master […]

The USDA opened a horticulture station in Cheyenne in 1929 to test the multitudes of plants being brought back by plant explorers sent forth around the globe. The focus of the Cheyenne Station was to test those from similar climates like Siberia, Manchuria, Korea, Eastern Europe and even to test the limits of plants from […]

If you’re a serious cut-flower gardener, you’ll enjoy this class filled with details of what to grow and why. Find out what makes a good cut flower, how to choose a good variety, how to harvest and condition flowers for lasting vase life, and more. Kathy will share some of the tips and tricks that […]

Whether your passion is lawn, flowers, trees and shrubs, or vegetable gardens, all gardeners have one thing in common: they want their plants to be healthy and thriving. But plant health is strongly dependent on soil health - if soil isn’t healthy, plants won’t be either. Dr. Jean Reeder discusses what soil health is, how […]

Rob Davis, City Forester for the City and County of Denver will lead a discussion of proper tree selection, planting and pruning. This workshop will explore the big picture value of urban tree canopy from a City Forester's perspective and help you understand what role you play in creating an urban forest. Rob Davis is […]

Click here to register Make something ordinary extraordinary! With just a few houseplants, a miniature patio set, a pebble stone path and a little imagination, you can have your very own miniature fantasy world! Choose from common miniature plants including foliage and succulent varieties combined with a selection of mini garden accessories and materials to […]

Evocative and romantic, whether natural or planted--meadows and prairies are complex yet serene, full of bird and insect life, and at home here along the Front Range. Learn how to create such a garden, from practical start-up, planting, and maintenance to the best plants for various soils and moisture regimes. Contrary to common belief, these […]

Learn how to grow giant pumpkins with techniques geared specifically for the Colorado region. This course includes a monthly breakdown from ground prep to harvest, proven local watering methods, and which fertilizers and insecticides to use. You will also learn about the history of the giant pumpkin and cover the topics of indoor greenhouse growing, […]