Classes
Jan. 18
• 50 Shades of Green: Gardening for Sensuality/$22. 10 a.m.-noon and again from 1-3 p.m.; beginner to intermediate; presented by Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden;What makes a garden sensual? It can be the play of light and darkness; the contrast of sound and motion against stillness and serenity; the visual, fragrant and tactile qualities of plants; the creation of mystery, surprise, and immersion; the presence of fascinating creatures; or beautiful ripe food to be picked and eaten. The presenters show how to mold experience in the garden through the selection of plants and creation of spaces that engage the senses. Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden are garden designers nationally known for their sensual, richly layered work. Lauren designed the Fragrance, Watersmart, and Romantic Gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens. Together they have recently completed the new entrance and visitors’ center gardens at Chatfield Arboretum, featuring native plants in romantic interpretations of natural plant communities. http://www.plantdrivendesign.com/
Jan. 25
• My Favorite Pollinators How to Attract Them/$18; 10 a.m.-noon; beginner to intermediate; presented by Beth Conrey.
Pollinating insects are crucial to any garden’s success — without them, most plants won’t produce the fruit and seeds they need to thrive! But honey bees are only a small part of the pollinator spectrum — there is a wide variety of alternative pollinators all around us.Would you like to learn more about these fascinating and essential creatures?
Beth Conrey, president of the Colorado State Beekeepers Association, along with Dr. Carolina Nyarady, Master Gardener, will teach how to identify alternative pollinators and how to care for your landscape to attract and keep them; http://coloradobeekeepers.org/
• Even More Secrets from My Grandma’s Garden/$18; 1-3 p.m.; beginner to intermediate; presented by Don Eversoll.
Local botanist, author and gardener Don Eversoll will present an easy-to-follow slide presentation titled, “Even More Secrets From My Grandma’s Garden;” Eversoll will show how to make super soil from dirt or clay and will reveal new tricks on growing “killer” heirloom tomatoes, both by starting your own seed and buying the best plants available, including grafted types. Eversoll’s recent fame for growing 16-foot-tall corn as well as a unique variety of strawberry popcorn also will headline this two-hour class. Door prizes and samples available along with book signing in the Garden Shop after his presentation, Eversoll’s book will be 20 percent off; http://doneversoll.com/
Feb. 1
• Organic Gardener’s Companion: Cool Warm Season Vegetables/$18; 10 a.m.-noon; all levels; presented by Jane Shellenberger. There are two distinctly different types of vegetables that we can grow in most parts of Colorado. Cool season vegetables such as greens, broccoli, and potatoes like to start growing in cool spring temperatures and they love our cool nights. But warm season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, most beans, and squash like warmer soil and air; they simply won’t grow well if started too early without protection.
Discover the different conditions preferred by different vegetables, plus techniques for creating better growing conditions in your garden. Shellenberger is the publisher/editor of Colorado Gardener, which she founded in 1997 and author of “Organic Gardener’s Companion, Growing Vegetables in the West.” A lifelong gardener who learned about plants from her botanist mother, she lives on a farmette west of Longmont. Book signing in the Garden Shop to follow her presentation; http://www.coloradogardener.com/
• Raised Bed Gardening 101/$18; 1-3 p.m.; beginner; 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 beginning a garden.
Bryant Mason is the founder of The Urban Farm Co., a business whose mission is to make it as easy as possible for people to grow fresh, healthy food in their own backyard. Participants also may be interested in Raised Bed Gardening 201 on Feb. 15; http://www.urbanfarmcolorado.com/.
Feb. 8
• Design Tips for Western-Inspired Gardens with Plant Select/$18; 10 a.m.-noon; all levels; 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 Colorado State University focusing on unique, adaptable and resilient plants for western gardens.
The second part of this workshop will focus on many of the newer Plant Select introductions, with special emphasis on care, site choice and the stories behind the plants brought to horticulture from local and gardening personalities; http://plantselect.org/.
• Raised Bed Gardening 101/$18; 1-3 p.m.; beginner; 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 beginning a garden. Participants also may be interested in Raised Bed Gardening 201 on Feb. 15; http://www.urbanfarmcolorado.com/.
Feb. 15
• Raised Bed Gardening 201/$18; 10 a.m.-noon; intermediate; presented by Bryant Mason; A continuation of the Feb. 1 and Feb. 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 met hods, and common garden mistakes and issues. http://www.urbanfarmcolorado.com/
• Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Landscape/$18; 1-3 p.m.; beginner; PresentedJoanie 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. This class will teach you which native plants are approp riate for a variety of different gardening situations.
Joanie Schneider is the owner of Sustainescapes Landscaping, a Northern Colorado design/build landscaping company focusing on sustainable, artistic landscapes; http://sustainescapes.com/.
For additional information follow https://fortcollinsnursery.com/workshops/winter-workshop-registration/ or contact Heather: FCN Winter Workshops 2014
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