The information on this page describes classes which have already been completed.

Fall 2003 Class Schedule

Advanced registration is recommended. See the registration information at the bottom of this page.

Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region Series

Classes are offered on Tuesday afternoons or Thursday evenings (except for the Sept 17 Native Plants class) and are held at the CSU Extension office at 305 S. Union Blvd. (need directions?)

Class	Date Tues, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. OR Thurs , 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fall and Winter Turf Care Want the best lawn in the neighborhood in 2004? Come and learn the recipe for maintaining your turf grass. Learn the fundamentals of lawn care and the techniques of turf renovation. An action plan is presented to show you when to apply the fundamentals and techniques during the fall and winter seasons.	Sept 9 or Sept 11
Landscaping with Native Plants In response to our on-going drought conditions, residents of El Paso County are considering renovating their landscapes with lower-water-use plants. We will examine the differing growing conditions around our homes and match those growing conditions with plants which grow naturally in our local "life zones." Come explore the tremendous diversity of beautiful native plants and tips for growing them.	Sept 16 or Sept 17 (NOTE: This class is on a Wed evening)
Planting for Dry Shade Want the best lawn in the neighborhood in 2004? Come and learn the recipe for maintaining your turf grass. Learn the fundamentals of lawn care and the techniques of turf renovation. An action plan is presented to show you when to apply the fundamentals and techniques during the fall and winter seasons.	Sept 23 or Sept 25
Four Seasons in the Garden - Part I: Flowering Perennials Season-long bloom in the perennial gardens is possible by considering the bloom time of each variety and planting a diverse array of plants. By careful plant selection and a well thought-out design, perennial gardens can provide color early spring to fall, with a constantly changing array of textures and foliage.	Sept 30 or Oct 2
Four Seasons in the Garden - Part II: Ornamental Grasses; Foliage, Bark and Berries Autumn and winter conjure up pictures of gardens going to seed and dying back. But ornamental grasses come into their own during this time of year. They catch the light, sway in the wind, and are sculpted by snow. Your trees and shrubs can also play a large part in adding interest to the fall and winter garden with colorful foliage, interesting branching patterns, bark, berries and seedheads.	Oct 7 or Oct 9
Pruning for Health and Beauty Learn the basics of tree and shrub pruning, some of the "no - no's" that have been perpetuated and how to correct damage from storms. There will also be pruning demonstrations and hands-on, so bring your pruning shears!	Oct 14 or Oct 16

Registration Information

The cost is $5 for individual classesand $25 for all six classes. To register for Gardening in the Pikes Peak Regions classes, please do one of the following:

Call 636-8923 or e-mail lindasmith@elpasoco.com and ask that a print copy of the class schedule and registration form be sent to you. Follow the instructions on the registration form you receive.

Print this page; fill out the needed information; be sure to circle the classes you will attend; and mail it with your check made payable to El Paso County Extension.
Mail to:
CSU Cooperative Extension
305 S. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

If printing this page for registration, be sure to circle the class(es) and preferred date(s), and fill in the following information:

Name:
Address:
Daytime phone:
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See you in class!