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Beekeeping Courses
The Hudson Gardens offers a comprehensive series on beekeeping classes offered
throughout the year, which cover topics such as pollination, honey harvest, and
everything in between! Below is a list of the upcoming classes, please visit our
Beekeeping Program
page for complete course descriptions and registration instructions:
Honeybee Hive
Management Systems Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Honeybee Pests
and Diseases Wednesday February 8, 2012
Hive startup:
Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees Wednesday, March 14, 2011
Honeybee Hive
Inspections Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Bee Yard
Discovery Saturday, April 21, 2012
Honey Harvest and
Products of the Hive Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Overwintering
Honeybee Hives Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Community Drum Circle
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit
in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up throughout the
nation as a fun way to celebrate community and life through recreational music
making. No drumming expertise is necessary! All ages and abilities are welcome
to attend this family-friendly event. This guided session will include basic and
traditional rhythms, guided imagery, and freestyle.
Sessions are located at The Inn and may be held outdoors; please dress for the
weather and bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Sessions are scheduled one evening per month from 6-8 PM. Upcoming dates are as
follows:
Wednesday, January 18
Tuesday, February 21
Wednesday, March 21
Tuesday, April 17
Registration: $5/person or $10/family at the door, cash only. Registrations are
required, contact 303bob5280@comcast.net.
When registering, indicate whether you will need to borrow percussion or if you
will be providing your own. Loaned equipment is available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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Birding in The Gardens: Winter Ducks
Date: Saturday, March 3, 9 AM – 12 PM
Walk with us on the wild side! Join Tom Bush, owner of Front Range Birding
Company and member of Audubon Society of Greater Denver, on this journey
to discover of the amazing diversity of ducks that winter in and around
The Hudson Gardens. This tour will include stops along the South Platte
River to discover other avian species that frequent the rich river
corridor. From diving ducks to dabbling ducks, you’ll come away amazed
with the local wildlife and will also pick up basic birding techniques,
identification tips, and so much more!
Class will meet at The Gift
Shop. Dress for the weather, bring snacks and a pair of binoculars. No
prior birding experience is necessary.
Registration: $8/member,
$10/nonmember. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Call
the Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit
shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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From Garden to Table: Cool Season Vegetables and Seed Starting
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 6-7:30 PM
Get a jump on the spring growing season by learning the best techniques
for starting your seeds and cool season vegetables! Taught by local garden
center experts, you’ll learn how to start your vegetable garden off on the
right foot, maximizing your enjoyment and harvest. This course will cover
seed selection, care and maintenance for seeds and seedlings, soil
preparation and amendments, and watering methods and requirements. You’ll
also uncover insight as to the best cool crop varieties for the Denver
metropolitan area.
This course is part of a four-part series offered
by the Garden Centers of Colorado designed to inspire successful vegetable
gardening and enable gardeners to enjoy their harvests from “Garden to
Table.”
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: Members free, $10/nonmember. Advance registration is
required. Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or
visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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What’s Hot: 2012 Trends in Gardening and Landscaping
Date: Thursday, March 15, 6-8 PM
Need some new ideas to revive and refresh your garden in 2012? Look no
further! This course, taught by Annie Huston from Columbine Design, will
help you inject new life into your landscape. You’ll get insight from an
industry professional on the current trends in gardening that are thriving
in landscapes across the country (and globe!). From plant selection to
sustainability and landscape design, you’ll also walk away with ideas on
how to incorporate these elements into your own homes and gardens.
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration:
$15/member, $20/nonmember. Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565
ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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Growing Roses 101
Date: Wednesday March 27, 6-8 PM
Every garden needs a rose bush (or two or three!). This course, taught by
American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian David Ingram, will cover how to
plant, prune, and care for new and established roses. You’ll also uncover
how to build new rose beds, maintain your roses throughout the growing
season, and prepare them for winter. Discussion will center on the best
rose varieties for the Front Range, and will include tips on species
selection.
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: $15/member, $20/nonmember. Call the Education Department at
(303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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The Basics of Planting and Pruning Roses
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 6-8 PM
Are you ready to start planting your rose garden? Or ready to find out the
“right” way to keep your roses looking their best? If so, don’t miss this
course, taught by American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian David Ingram.
This session will cover the basics of planting roses, including species
selection, when and where to plant, spacing, and design principles. It
will be followed by a discussion and demonstration of proper pruning
techniques, including when and how to prune different classes of roses.
Class will be held in The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration:
$15/member, $20/nonmember. Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565
ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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From Garden to Table: Beyond Row-Style Gardening
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 6-7:30 PM
Gone are the days of back-breaking, time-consuming, row-style gardening!
New methods of gardening have swept the gardening world in recent years,
leading to less manpower and higher yields. In this course, taught by
local garden center experts, you’ll learn why alternative methods such as
raised bed gardening, square foot gardening, and container gardening have
taken off in recent years. You’ll discover the advantages to these methods
and will glean insight as to how to incorporate them into your own
vegetable gardens.
This course is part of a four-part series offered
by the Garden Centers of Colorado designed to inspire successful vegetable
gardening and enable gardeners to enjoy their harvests from “Garden to
Table.”
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: Members free, $10/nonmember. Advance registration is
required. Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or
visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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Container Planting Workshop
Date: Wednesday May 16, 6-9 PM
This course, a garden favorite, returns for its third year with a brand
new spin! Take your container gardens to the next level by joining Annie
Huston, co-founder of Columbine Design, for this hands-on experience
creating gorgeous flower combinations that will thrive all summer long.
You’ll learn how to save money (and time) when planning your container
gardens by selecting the right plants, choosing the right number of
plants, and selecting optimal design and planting techniques so your
arrangement thrives. This workshop will also cover plant selection tips
such as choosing plants, judging quality, mixing proven winners with new
varieties, and selecting appropriate annuals for sun versus shade. You’ll
leave this workshop with a beautiful container garden and a new
perspective on planting annuals!
Class will be held in the Hudson
Residence. Please bring a garden pot (18” in diameter or smaller), soil,
and gardening gloves – we’ll provide the plants (for both sun and shade),
accessories, and expertise.
Registration: $40/member, $45/nonmember.
Call the Hudson Gardens Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or
visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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Landscape Photography
Date: Tuesdays, May 29, 6 - 8:30 PM and June 5, 6 – 7:30 PM
Learn how to capture the special moments in the garden when it’s at its
peak, and how to make special moments of the garden when it’s not! Led by
accomplished landscape photographer and author David Winger, this
two-session workshop will explore digital terminology, composition,
lighting, and post-photograph processing for optimal landscape
photographs. You’ll get the opportunity to apply your knowledge
immediately by taking photos in The Gardens with guidance from the
instructor, followed by a review of your photographs. Please bring a
camera.
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: $34/member, $39/nonmember. Call the Hudson Gardens Education
Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org
to register.
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The Charm of David Austin Roses
Date: Tuesday June 19, 6 – 8 PM
What's special about David Austin roses? Is it their lush beauty? Their
fabulous fragrance? Or their health, vigor, and hardiness? Yes, yes and
yes! Come join us as we explore the defining characteristics of David
Austin roses and the many varieties recommended by David Austin for the
Colorado climate. Whether you're thinking of acquiring David Austin roses
or simply admire their beauty and fragrance, you won’t want to miss this
opportunity to learn more about these delightful and charming roses.
Taught by Denver Rose Society member Tammy Jansen, this course will also
cover planting tips, care recommendations, and purchasing availability.
This engaging session will conclude with a tour of the David Austin rose
bed at The Hudson Gardens.
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson
Gardens.
Registration: $15/member, $20/nonmember. Call the Education
Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org
to register.
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From Garden to Table: What’s Bugging My Garden?
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 6-7:30 PM
What would your vegetables tell you if they could talk? In this course,
you’ll learn to diagnose the common symptoms of vegetable garden stress
such as disease, infestation, and water imbalance. Taught by local garden
center experts, this troubleshooting course will cover good bugs versus
bad bugs, water control, weed control, and management strategies for all
of the above. Organic management techniques that emphasize food safety and
taste will be a focus.
This course is part of a four-part series
offered by the Garden Centers of Colorado designed to inspire successful
vegetable gardening and enable gardeners to enjoy their harvests from
“Garden to Table.”
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: Members free, $10/nonmember. Advance registration is
required. Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or
visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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Put Your Roses to Bed
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 6-8 PM
Preparing your roses for winter is the key to growing fabulous flowers in
the spring. Learn how and why fall and winter care keeps your roses
healthy from year to year. American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian Peggy
Williams will help you uncover tricks on fall and winter rose maintenance
such as how to encourage dormancy, when to water, how to transplant, and
more. You’ll also learn how to best prepare new rose beds for an early
spring planting.
Class will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens.
Registration: $15/member, $20/nonmember. Call the Education Department at
(303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.
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