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8 • Education Supplement 2011 COLORADO GARDENER
CalendarMany garden centers, municipalities and organizations offer classes or workshops but haven’t fi rmed up their schedules at press time. Be sure to check with them later in the season.
FEBRUARY
Aurora Water Conservation February Classes, 6-8pm. 2/8, 2/10, or 2/26 Xeriscape Basics; (locations vary), 2/17 or 2/22: Preparing for your Design Consultation (location varies). 15151 E Alameda, Aurora. https://www.auroragov.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/article-publication/034372.pdf or 303-739-7195
Colorado Native Plant Society offers fi eld trips, speakers & workshops around the state, many of which are free & open to the public. 2/12 Cactus of Colorado; 2/13 Orchids of Colorado. CSU Extension Community Rm, Longmont. More info and events at www.conps.org
Creek Side Gardens February Classes. 2/19 Love Your Houseplants 10-5; 2/26 Fairy Gardening, 11-2. 5730 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, 303-933-8493.
Denver Botanic Gardens February Classes. 2/05: Sustainable Greenhouse Design, 1 pm; 2/06: Sustainable Greenhouse Design (Evergreen), 12 pm; 2/12: Planning a Rose Garden, 10 am; 2/12 Gardening with a Purpose, 7 pm (Bonfi ls event) 2/17: Planting the Spring Kitchen Garden, 6 pm; 2/19: Vines and Groundcovers, 9 am; 2/22: Starting Your Garden from Seed, 6 pm; 2/23: Tree Grafting, 6 pm; 2/24: Ornamental Grasses, 6:30 pm; 2/26: Landscape Design Theory, 9 am. Info or to register: www.botanicgardens.org (many more classes listed) or call 720-865-3580.
Flower Bin Spring Classes will be posted soon at www.thefl owerbin.net/ 1805 Nelson Road, Longmont.
Jared’s Nursery February Classes, 2/5 Houseplants 11 am. 2/12 Small Fruits & Berries 11 am, Herbs 1 pm, Exotic Herbs, 2 pm. 2/19 Hydroponics, 11 & 1. 2/26 Garden Design 9:30-10, Western Gardening 10:30-11, Garden Renewal 1 pm. Jared’s Nursery, 10500 W Bowles Ave, Littleton (303) 979-6022. More info & classes at www.jaredsgarden.com
Lyons Farmette February Classes: 2/6 - Intro to Permaculture; 2/12 – Raising Chickens; 2/13 - Indoor Seed Starting; 2/19 – Season Extending & 4-Season Gardening; 2/27 – Beekeeping. 303 746-6266, LyonsFarmette.com.
Paulino Gardens February Classes. 1/29 Orchid Class 10 am; 2/5 Bonsai Class 10 am; 2/19; Dreaming of Spring 10 am. Call 303 429-8062 to register. See www.paulinogardens.com for listing of classes. 6300 Broadway, Denver.
Sturtz & Copeland February Classes. 1/20 Houseplants 101, 6:30-8pm; 1/27 Beginning Orchids, 6:15-8pm; 2/3 Creating Fairy Gardens All ages, 6:15-8pm; 2/10 Flower Arranging, 6:30-8:30pm. 2851 Valmont. Register 303 442-6663 or [email protected].
Denver Botanic Gardens offers an extensive roster of classes and lectures, a monthly Bonfi ls Stanton lecture series w/ prominent national experts, and a distinguished botanical illustration program. The DBG also offers the Rocky Mountain Garden Certifi cation Program (www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3580). There are numerous Colorado garden clubs (check www.coloradogardenclub.org) and plant societies (focusing on roses, herbs, native plants, water gardens, cacti `& succulents, carnivorous plants, African violets & gesneriads, orchids, mushrooms, etc.) some of which have presentations and speakers that are open to the public.
Colorado State University offers degree programs in Horticulture, Landscape Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Front Range Community College offers a two-year degree program and a one- or two-semester certifi cate in Landscaping and Horticulture Technologies (frontrange.edu/enroll). A few colleges and technical schools, including Delta-Montrose Technical College, Pickens Tech in Denver, Northeastern Jr. College in Sterling & Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs also offer certifi cate, degree or non degree programs in horticulture and related topics while others, like Arapahoe Community College, offer classes on home landscaping, xeriscape, etc.
Colorado Master Gardener Program. Many county offi ces of Colorado State University’s Cooperative Extension Program offer Master Gardener Training as well as other trainings in horticulture, composting, agriculture & natural resources. If you go to www.cmg.colostate.edu/index.shtml you’ll be able to download the Master Gardener Training schedule. For information about other programs contact your local cooperative extension offi ce. A Native Plant Master Program is also offered. To register, see www.conativeplantmaster.org or contact the program directly at [email protected], (303) 271-6620.
Many garden centers, municipalities and organizations offer gardening classes or workshops but not all had fi rmed up their schedules by press time. Be sure to check with them later in the season.
Late Winter/Early Spring Calendar of Classes, Workshops, Lectures, Presentations, Seminars, Symposiums, Expos, Plant & Garden Shows & Sales
Timberline Gardens Winter/Spring Classes will be posted soon at www.timberlinegardens.com. 11700 W. 58th Ave, Aurora.
Tues, Feb 1Rocky Mt Bonsai Society, Suiseki Stone Display, Paul Gilbert; Winter Silhouette, Charlie Sisk 7-9pm. Garden Clubhouse, 1556 Emerson, Denver. (970)-371-0614. www.rockymtnbonsai.org
Thurs, Feb 3Starve a Landfi ll, Feed a Worm worm composting lecture, 6:30-8 pm at High Plains Environmental Center, 1854 Piney River Dr, Loveland. $10. Reservation recommended – 970 669-7182. Presented by Loveland Youth Gardeners.
Sat, Feb 5 & 19Orchid Growing Classes at Fantasy Orchids, 11 am-noon. Free, but call 303 666-5432 to sign-up. 830 W. Cherry St, Louisville. www.fantasyorchids.com
Sat, Feb 12Denver Rose Society meeting presentation, ‘Getting The Rose Garden and the Gardener into Shape’, 10am at CO Federation of Garden Clubs Headquarters, 1556 Emerson, Denver. Info: 303 691-2790 or www.denverrosesociety.org. Free.
Sun, Feb 13Gardening 101, Growing without chemicals: 1 pm George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa, Boulder. Free. More info: http://boulderculinarygardeners.org/
Wed, Feb 16CSU Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Career Fair, 10am-3pm, Lory Student Center-Main Ballroom, Fort Collins.
Wed, Feb 16Herb Society of America-Rocky Mtn, “Your Garden to the Rescue” 7 pm. Free. 1556 Emerson St, Denver. Info: [email protected] or 303-771-7287
Sat, Feb 19 Growing Gardens presents Intro to Gardening I 9-11:30. Register: www.growinggardens.org or [email protected] 303 443 9952 ext 3; Growing Gardens Greenhouse 1630 Hawthorn Ave Boulder.
Feb 20, SunGardening With Native Plants/Cultivating Pollinators, Megan Bowes, botanist for the City of Boulder. 1 pm George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa, Boulder. More info: http://boulderculinarygardeners.org/
Feb 26, Sat Extending the Growing Season with Cold Frames Class, 2-3:30 pm at Denver Urban Homesteading, 200 Santa Fe Dr, Denver. $20. (also held Mar. 18). www.denverurbanhomesteading.comPoplar shadow
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CalendarMany garden centers, municipalities and organizations offer classes or workshops but haven’t fi rmed up their schedules at press time. Be sure to check with them later in the season.
MARCH
Aurora Water Conservation March Classes, 6-8pm. 3/3: Preparing for your Design Consultation (AMC-Aurora Rm). 3/8, 3/17, 3/26 or 3/29: Xeriscape Rebate (location varies). 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora. https://www.auroragov.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/article-publication/034372.pdf or 303-739-7195.
Colorado Native Plant Society, offers fi eld trips, speakers and workshops around the state, many of which are free and open to the public. 3/19-3/20 Ferns of Colorado, CSU Extension Community Rm, Longmont. More info and events at www.conps.org
Creek Side Gardens March Classes. 3/5 Container Design; 11-2; 3/12 Windowsill Salad Gardening; 11-2; 3/19 Spring Open House; 10-2; 3/27 Garden Prep - pruning, tools, lawns, garden planning. 11-12. 5730 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, 303-933-8493.
Denver Botanic Gardens March Classes. 3/09: Never-Fail Perennials, 6:30 pm; 3/12: Principles of Pruning, 9 am; 3/17: Pioneering Gardening Techniques: Why Heirloom Gardens Still Work Today, 7 pm (Bonfi ls event). 3/19: Rocky Mtn Horticulture II, 9 am; 3/24: Rose Pests & Disease, 6 pm. Info or to register: www.botanicgardens.org (many more classes listed) or call 720-865-3580.
Echter’s Garden Center’s March Classes 3/5 Starting Plants from Seed, 9:30–10:30; Summer Bulbs for Your Garden 1-2:30. Growing Heirloom Vegetables from Seed, 3-4:30. 3/6 Pruning Trees and Shrubs, 2-3:30. 3/12 Good Soil Demystifi ed, 1-2, Organic Fertilizing, 3-4. 3/13 Small Spaces- Big Harvesst, 2-3:30. 3/19 Landscape with Colorado Natives, 9:30-11; Edible Appeal – Trees and Shrubs with Good Taste 1-2:30; Paradise on the Patio &in the Garden, 3-4:30. 3/20 Composting and Soil, 2-3:30. 3/27 Fairy Garden, 2-3:30. 5150 Garrison Street Arvada, 303-424-7979, www.echters.com; Check website for complete listings.
Jared’s Nursery March Classes, 3/5 Big Veggies, 10 am, Gardening with Kids, 1pm, ; 3/12 Pruning, 10am, Lawns, 11 am, Biologic Control of Ponds, 1 pm; 3/19 Garden Design, 9:30 am, Western Gardening, 10:30-11, Hummingbirds, 2 pm;
3/20 Summer Bulbs, 11 am; 3/26 Organic Gardening, 11 am, Pond Installation, 1 pm. Jared’s Nursery, 10500 W Bowles Ave, Littleton (303) 979-6022. More info & many more classes at www.jaredsgarden.com
Paulino Gardens March Classes. 3/5 Secrets From My Grandma’s Garden 11 am; 3/12 and 3/13 Denver Orchid Society Spring Show; 3/19 Rose Pruning Class 10 am; 3/19 Fairy Garden Class 1 pm. 3/20 Growing Vegetables in Colorado with Keith Funk, 1 pm. Call 303 429-8062 to register. See www.paulinogardens.com for listing of classes. 6300 Broadway, Denver.
Sturtz & Copeland March Classes. 3/24 Seedlings Class, 6-8pm; 3/31 Cool Weather and Warm Weather Veggie Gardening, 6:15-8pm. 2851 Valmont. Register 303 442-6663 or [email protected].
March classes at Denver Urban Homesteading local market & reskilling center promoting agricultural activities in Denver. 3/19 Extend the Season with Cold Frames; 2:30pm. 3/19 Vegetable Gardening 101, 2:30 – 4 pm, 200 Santa Fe Dr. Denver www.denverurbanhomesteading.com/
Thurs, Mar 3Gardening 201 Series: Selecting & Starting Vegetable Seeds, 6:30-8 pm at High Plains Environmental Center, 1854 Piney River Dr, Loveland. $10. Reservation recommended – 970 669-7182. Presented by Loveland Youth Gardeners.
Sat, Mar 5Aloha Fair at Fantasy Orchids, 11 am-noon. Free, but call 303 666-5432 to sign-up. 830 W. Cherry St, Louisville. www.fantasyorchids.com
Sat, Mar 5 Growing Gardens presents Class I-Intro to Top Bar Beekeeping, 9-12 noon. Growing Gardens Greenhouse 1630 Hawthorn Ave Boulder. Register: www.growinggardens.org or contact [email protected] 303 443 9952 ext 3.
Late Winter/Early Spring Calendar of Classes, Workshops, Lectures, Presentations, Seminars, Symposiums, Expos, Plant & Garden Shows & Sales
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GardeninG with a PurPosesuzi Mccoy
Thursday, February 10, 7 p.m.
PioneerinG GardeninG techniques: why heirlooM Gardens still work today
Mary ann newcoMer Thursday, march 17, 7 p.m.
wicked Plants: the deliciously dark side of the Plant worldaMy stewart
Thursday, april 21, 7 p.m.
a year in flowers: seasonal, local and sustainable floral inGredients
debra PrinzinG and david Perry Thursday, may 19, 7 p.m.
Grow Great GrubGayla trail
Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m.
white roses for the bride, red beGonias for the dictatorJulie ardery, with a floral fashion show
by arthur will iaMs, babylon floral desiGn Thursday, sepTember 15, 7 p.m.
three food bloGs, three cuisines, infinite insPirationJennifer yu, Manisha Pandit, diane cu and todd Porter
Thursday, OcTOber 20, 7 p.m.
this year’s series includes many related workshops and tours. for additional information or to register, please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3580.
10th & york street www.botanicgardens.org
thank you to the bonfils-stanton foundationAgave
