Upcoming Events & Classes

 
2012 Spring Echxpo

Echxpo classes are free and registration is not required unless otherwise noted.

Friday, March 2

1:30–3:00pm
The Square Foot Garden Method
Learn about this popular gardening technique that works for all gardeners.  Save time, water, work and money with the Square Foot Garden method as taught by the Square Foot Gardening Foundation’s own CEO, Victoria Boudman. 
Tickets may be purchased for $15 in advance by calling 303-424-7979 or coming into the store.
Seating is limited.
                                   
3:30–4:00pm
The Best of the Best
The top award winning plants from last year’s trial gardens.
Debi Borden-Miller, Welby Gardens
 
4:30–5:00pm
Orchids–Exotic Beauty and Easy to Grow
The Denver Orchid Society 
 

Saturday, March 3
9:00–10:00am      
The Organics of Growing, Harvesting and Using Culinary Herbs  
Earth friendly, full of flavor and good for you
Tammi Hartung, Desert Canyon Farms
 
10:30–11:00am             
Color the Garden with Summer Bulbs
Ed Hobbs, Simple Pleasures Bulbs
 
11:00–12:00 noon
Transform your Garden Spaces with Good Plants and Good Design
Our design professional shows you the boring ‘before’ and the better ‘after’.
Dan Lee, Black Forest Landscape
 
11:30–12:00 noon      
Beautiful Baskets and Containers – Easy to Make with Angel Moss                                       
Chuck Baglo, Discoveries in Gardening
           
12:30–1:00pm       
Sod – A Beautiful Lawn with Ease
Tips for Preparation and Installation
Todd Rutherford, Graff’s Turf Farm
 
1:00–2:00pm        
Unique Conifers-Interesting and Distinctive Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
For gardens of any size
The best bet for a beautiful view in all seasons
Bill Kraemer, Iseli Nursery
 
1:30–2:00pm 
4 Steps to a Perfect Lawn
An easy routine that provides success
Sandy Ferguson, GardN’Wise
 
2:30–3:00pm     
Early Spring Pond Maintenance          
Mark Russo, Rocky Mountain Waterscape
 
3:30-4:00pm     
Hydroponic Gardening Basics for Indoor Seed Starting and Growing
Dina Castillo, Hydrofarm
  
4:00–5:00pm    
Growing Vegetables for Fun and Flavor
Veggies for any space or container – more dirty little secrets for gardening success 
Keith Funk, GardN’Wise
                     
4:30–5:00pm       
Repotting and Maintaining Cactus and Succulents
Tips and techniques for handling with care!
Harriet Olds, Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society
 
5:30–6:00pm      
Simple Gardening Solutions
A how-to demonstration for success
Victoria Boudman, the Square Foot Gardening Foundation   
 

Sunday, March 4
11:00–12:00 noon    
Growing Plants from Seed
Do it Yourself – Save Money – Have Fun!
Ryan Schmidt, Botanical Interests   
 
12:30–1:00pm        
Feeding Birds through the Seasons
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
 
1:00–2:00pm         
Beautiful Combinations for Containers and Baskets
Putting it all together with color, texture and pizazz
Susan Stauber, Simply Beautiful
 
2:00–2:30pm          
Keeping Containers and Baskets Beautiful All Season
Hannah Dangel, Fox Farm                                           
 
3:00–3:30pm          
Butterfly Gardening – Easy, Fun and Beautiful
Amy Yarger, The Butterfly Pavilion
 
4:00–4:30pm          
Rose Pruning
The Denver Rose Society

March Classes

All classes are free and registration is not required unless otherwise noted.  

Pruning Trees & Shrubs
Learn the basics of what to prune, when to do the job and how to prune properly and avoid common mistakes that can lead to problems later.
Instructors: Quinn Farrington and Gay Bechir
Saturday, March 10 – 10:00–11:30am       

Composting and Soil Improvement
Enrich your soil, recycle your yard waste and watch your garden thrive.  Learn how to create the “black gold” that nourishes your soil and your gardening soul.  All it takes is a small space, time and know-how. Instructor: Mike Hartney
Sunday, March 11 – 2:00–3:30pm  

Strawberries, Potatoes and Tomatoes, Oh My!
Learn how to make your garden a success with a minimum of care.
Instructor: Anne Carlson
Saturday, March 17 – 10:00–11:30am  

Fairy Garden Workshop
Create a retreat for the fairies in your life and enjoy the magic. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden that they make in the class.
Space Limited - Registration required (call 303-424-7979) – Materials Fee is $100.00
Instructor: Krystal Keistler, Echter’s Annuals and Indoor Plant Specialist
Sunday, March 18 – 2:00–3:30pm  

Perennials – Growing and Maintenance Techniques
All perennials benefit from yearly maintenance.  Learn how to spruce-up, divide plants and restore order to the border.
Instructor: Gay Bechir, Echter’s Perennials specialist
Saturday, March 24 – 10:00–11:30am  

Ornamental Grasses – Catch the Wave
The popularity of ornamental grass is undeniable.  Discover how to use them with other plants and learn the basic maintenance to keep these beautiful accents looking their best.
Instructor:  Harriett McMillan, Echter’s Horticulture Specialist
Sunday, March 25 – 2:00–3:30pm