Learn how to design a beautiful landscape that supports pollinators while dramatically reducing water use. Explore pollinator life cycles, essential habitat needs, and best practices for choosing waterwise and pollinator friendly plants.

High-elevation gardening comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. Learn which native plants thrive in mountain and foothill climates, how to work with seasonal patterns, and how native landscaping can strengthen ecological connections between wildlands and your community.

Your garden is alive with insects beyond bees and butterflies—and they play critical roles in soil health, pest control, and ecosystem balance. Learn how to identify these often-overlooked visitors, understand the services they provide, and interpret what their presence means for overall garden health.

Discover the best native plants for Colorado’s diverse regions, soils, and microclimates. Learn how to choose species that thrive with minimal water and maintenance, while boosting biodiversity and enhancing your landscape. Perfect for gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and ecological benefit.

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into biologically rich compost that fuels soil health. This session covers composting methods, microbial roles in soil ecosystems, and how to create and apply high-quality compost in home gardens and small farms.

Transform your yard into a thriving habitat for birds and wildlife using native plants and eco-friendly landscape features. Learn how Audubon Rockies’ Habitat Hero principles support birds year-round, conserve water, and enhance Colorado’s natural beauty while creating a resilient, biodiverse garden.

Transforme su jardín en un hábitat próspero para aves y fauna utilizando plantas nativas y elementos de paisajismo ecológicos. Aprende sobre los principios del programa Habitat Hero de Audubon Rockies y cómo apoyar a las aves durante todo el año, conservar el agua y realzar la belleza natural de Colorado, todo mientras crea un jardín resiliente y biodiverso.

There’s still plenty to do in the late season home garden, from fall planting to seed saving. Learn how to extend your growing season with fall gardening and how to start seeds both indoors and outdoors. Then we'll explore how to get started with seed saving, covering the basics of what seeds are, the different types of seeds (heirlooms, hybrids, and more), and which crops are best for beginners.

Discover top-performing perennials that bring bold color and interest to Colorado gardens in late summer and fall. Learn which plants offer standout blooms and foliage during the shoulder seasons, plus tips for planting, seasonal clean-up, and preparing your waterwise landscape for winter.

When gardeners start thinking about saving water, xeriscapes and rock gardens are often top of mind. This session explores what a rock garden really is—why it’s about plants, not just gravel—and highlights easy, high-performance, drought-tolerant plants and where to find them on the Front Range and beyond.

Native gardens evolve dramatically over time. Learn what to expect as your garden ages—from plant self-seeding to shifting microhabitats—and how to plan for long-term success. With nearly 30 years of native gardening experience, Dave shares insights, surprises, and lessons to help you anticipate your garden’s future.