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Aaron Michael of Earth Love Gardens will share best practices through his experience of designing and creating pollinator, bird-friendly and edible gardens and landscapes. Topics shared will include utilizing native plants and other elements for wildlife habitat, growing in raised garden beds, year-round growing with hoop houses and cold frames, perennial edible plants, permaculture practices, and more. Through the theme of connecting with nature, Aaron will also share how gardens and landscapes offer the opportunity to further benefit our health and well-being as individuals, the community, and the ecosystem. Great for all levels of gardeners. Sponsored by the City of Westminster.

The Front Range along the Colorado Rockies, as well as the Intermountain Western United States, is part of one of the major steppe regions of the world, and as such has challenging climatic conditions. Successful landscape design in the steppe region demands specific horticultural best practices that are unique to this geographic region. Sustainable landscape design provides a sense of place by using the design principle right plant, right place. Join us as we discuss right practice - tips developed at Denver Botanic Gardens to ensure long-term, functioning landscapes in our unique steppe climate. We'll discuss soil amendments, planting practices, watering recommendations, mulch, and of course - plants! Great for all levels of gardeners. Sponsored by Roxborough Water and Sanitation District.

LetÕs look a little at the history of Earth Day and discuss ideas you can incorporate into your landscape to help our local wildlife and pollinators. The class will cover some history of Earth Day as well as landscape planning and a little dive into pollinators you may find in your landscape. Great for all levels of gardeners. Sponsored by Little Thompson Water District.

Most of our landscapes are considered to be "mixed-use" and have trees, turf, shrubs, and perennials coexisting together. When implementing waterwise landscaping practices, it's important to consider the needs of trees, including water, culture, and care. This presentation will also cover tree selection for lower-water-use landscapes. Great for intermediate level gardeners. Sponsored by the Town of Superior.