Divide and Conquer

Dianne Picchietti, Colorado Master Gardener

The When, Why and How to dividing herbaceous plants, including at higher altitudes.

Division is good for the plant and good for you--lots of free plants!

Plan to conquer the fear of dividing plants.

Microclimates and Extending the Growing Season

Scott Wilson, Colorado Master Gardener

You know that weather in our county can vary greatly from Fountain to Monument, but did you know you may have the same variation in your own backyard? Learn what micro-climates are and how you can use them to benefit your garden.

Taking advantage of natural features and creating your own climates can add weeks to your gardening season even when snow is in the air.

Container Gardening and Raised Beds

Leslie Holzmann, Colorado Master Gardener

Container gardens come in limitless variety, and serve many purposes in the landscape, but they require some special know-how.

Come learn techniques for success at growing these close-up and personal gardens.

Succulents

Leo Chance

Succulents are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climate or soil conditions. This presentation will emphasize the concept that beautiful dry-land gardens are possible in any season in southern Colorado.

Discover how these xeric plants will create interest and are hardier than believed in this region for people with vision and who are willing to experiment.

Workhorse Plants for El Paso County

Diane Brunjes, Colorado Master Gardener

This class will present some plants that no garden should be without. We'll cover some of the basics that we all know, and probably should love, to some new plants that will probably be unfamiliar to you. Most of them are being grown in my 7,000 foot garden, and have been around for at least 2 years.

We'll cover groundcovers, trees, evergreens, shrubs, perennials, roses and vines that will add beauty, fragrance, privacy, and dependability to your own "Garden of Eden!"

Planting for Winter Interest

Dana Seelye, Colorado Master Gardener

Join us for a presentation on planning your landscape to include winter interest with different colors, textures, and shapes. Bare branches, berries, and bulbs all contribute to extending the season and an interesting view from a warm kitchen or living room.

Textures are important this time of year since many of the bright colors have left for the season. See how different tree shapes and types of bark add interest, shrubs that look good even in February and flowers that you deadhead in early spring.

Lean, Mean, Green Machines: Conifer ID and Care

Pam Hamamoto, Colorado Master Gardener

Let's meet the evergreens that add so much to your landscape in all 4 seasons.

The natives and the introduced conifers that like our climate vary widely in height, color, and water requirements. (Note - The PDF registration form mentions that the last two GPPR classes will be held in Monument. **This is a misprint and this class will be help at the CSU Extension office.**)

Pests and Diseases of Roses

Ted Reeves of Cashell Farms

Roses are susceptible to a number of pests, diseases and disorders. A large number of the problems affecting roses are seasonal and climatic.

Attention to your roses and observing any irregular symptoms can save your plants and allow you to enjoy healthy plants for years to come. (Note - The PDF registration form mentions that the last two GPPR classes will be held in Monument. **This is a misprint and this class will be help at the CSU Extension office.**)