Take part in a series of educational evenings with horticulture experts from across the community.
Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County, the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department of Colorado State University and the Gardens on Spring Creek are hosting the Twilight Garden Series. This long-standing tradition offers four evenings of engaging lectures, outdoors in the setting sun. Be inspired with the series’ four classes.
These events are held outdoors, rain or shine, and feature refreshments and door prizes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning promptly at 6 p.m.
Attend each event for $10. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.
Exploring the New Colorado State Horticulture Nutrien Building
Tuesday, May 16 | 301 University Ave., Fort Collins
- Behind the Scenes on the Greenroof – Kyle Ruszkowski, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
- Tree Walk – Jim Klett, professor emeritus, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Fred Haberecht, former Colorado State Assistant Director of Landscape and Planning.
- Home Landscape Design Tips – Zach Johnson and Chris Tragakes, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
Gardening with Water in Mind
Tuesday, June 20 | Gardens on Spring Creek | 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins
- Underused Early Season Perennials – Bryan Fischer, horticulturalist and curator, Gardens on Spring Creek.
- Plant Select – Ross Shrigley, executive director, Plant Select.
- Irrigation Troubleshooting – Scott Curry, Chris Tragakes and Tony Koski, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
Gardening for the Birds and the Bees
Tuesday, July 18 | Gardens on Spring Creek | 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins
- Garden Insects – Grace Wright, Larimer County Extension master gardener.
- Meet the Honey Bees – Beth Conrey, Bee Squared Apiaries.
- Creating Backyard Habitats – Kelly Kellow, horticulturist, Gardens on Spring Creek.
The Best of…
Tuesday, Aug. 29 | Colorado State Trial Gardens | 1401 Remington St., Fort Collins
- Best of Colorado State Annuals – Tate Erickson, Colorado State undergraduate student, Annual Trial Garden coordinator.
- Top Performing Perennials – Jim Klett, professor emeritus and David Staats, research associate, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
- Fall Bulbs – Chad Miller, assistant professor and Flower Trials director, Colorado State Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
