Here in Colorado, our growing season is known to be short and challenging. We often see spring snow days and summer heatwaves that can cause problems for home gardens. There are a few tips and tricks to prepare your garden for the growing season.
- Choose the right plants
Choose plants that can tolerate fluctuating temperatures and high alkalinity soils. Some of these include leafy greens, root vegetables like beets and carrots, potatoes, peas, and onions. To effectively grow other plants, it is often recommended to supplement higher quality soil and pay close attention to temperature and water requirements.
- Start your plants indoors
Depending on your elevation, frost-free days may be few and far between. Starting your plants indoors can protect your seedlings from frost and unexpected cold snaps.
- Prepare your garden site
Choose your garden site depending on sun exposure, space, and what type of plants you want to grow. Ensure the area is free of weeds and supplement the soil as needed.
- Keep pollinators in mind
Pollinators are the key to a happy, healthy garden— make your garden a haven for them! This can include planting native, pollinator-friendly plants and making bee baths. You can also take it one step further and learn more about beekeeping.
- Learn from experts
We have some awesome classes coming up to ensure you and your garden are well-prepared for this year’s growing season! Learn from regional experts and get all of your gardening questions answered.
Rose Gardening
Best Roses for Your Colorado Garden | Saturday, March 8, 10 am-12 pm
Pruning Your Roses | Saturday, April 12, 11 am-12 pm
Beekeeping
Installing Your Honeybees and Hive Setup | Wednesday, March 12, 6 pm-8:30 pm
Vegetable Gardening
Seed Starting Workshop | Saturday | March 29, 1 pm-2:30 pm
Container Gardening Workshop | Saturday, April 29, 12 pm-2 pm
And more!
Our summer catalog is on the way! This means more classes on beekeeping, vegetable gardening, and rose gardening as well as classes on water gardening, native plants, and xeriscaping. Plus, don’t miss out on our popular “Meet the Gardeners” series. These free programs are an awesome opportunity to get to learn from our very own volunteer gardeners and beekeepers and get all of your gardening questions answered!