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.

Pollinator gardening doesn’t stop at the first frost. Learn how to support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects through fall and winter using habitat-friendly practices. This class covers seasonal clean-up, plant structure, overwintering strategies, and how to maintain a pollinator-safe yard year-round.