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We can hardly wait to get our hands in the soil again!
Join us
weekends in March, and learn tips from the
experts we work with. We're
ready to get growing!
All listed classes are free unless noted otherwise
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10:00-11:00
Landscaping with Natives
Native plants are dependable,
durable, look good
and are right
at home in your garden.
Presented by: Scott Skogerboe,
Fort Collins
Wholesale Nursery |
1:00-2:00
Japanese Beetle Management
for the Home Gardener
Practical advice on how to combat and control the
damage from Japanese Beetles.
Presented by:
John Murgel, Douglas County CSU Extension Agent |
3:00-4:00
Trees and Shrubs
for
Colorado Gardens
Trees and shrubs are the backbone of the
garden. Discover diversity, new varieties and the
tried-and-true that add value and beauty to your
landscape.
Presented by: David
Dickey,
J. Frank Schmidt & Son -
Woodburn
Nursery |
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11:00-12:00
The Wide World
of Garden Tools
From trowels to pruners, shovels, sprayers, hoses, spreaders and
rakes - the choices can be intimidating especially for newer
gardeners! Griff will help you sort out the must-have tools you
really need to manage the many tasks that come with gardening.
Presented by: Griff Wirth, Echter's Hard Good
Specialist
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2:00-3:00
Selecting Perennials for Lower
Maintenance
A review of the growth habits of
perennials makes you a smarter gardener when you are choosing
plants for your garden. The more you know, the smarter you
garden!
Presented by:
Harriett McMillan,
Echter's
Horticulture Specialist |
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Visit us in April to kick off the gardening season!
Experience the excitement of our Open House event,
indulge
your passion for gardening & learn at our spring classes,
and
party with a purpose at our spring charity event.
All listed classes are free unless noted otherwise |
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On this unforgettable evening,
Echter's Garden Center will transform into a vibrant spring
market, featuring over 50 local vendors and artisans offering
unique treasures, handmade goods, and delightful finds. Sip on
exquisite wines and refreshing beverages as you explore the
market, enjoy live music, and sample delicious food products or
purchase bites from select vendors. With a lively and welcoming
atmosphere, it's the perfect way to shop, connect, and support a
meaningful cause.
Spaces are limited, so gather
your friends and get your tickets today for a night of fun,
community, and celebration. Let's cultivate hope together this
spring!
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We're
celebrating the beginning of another great gardening season as
our Annuals Greenhouse opens
to the public April 12-20!
Shop the greenhouse for classic spring plants
like pansies, dianthus,
violas, and more to bring color and
life back to your garden beds. You can shop cool-season
vegetable starts for the veggie gardens too!
While you're
here, enter our One Grand Giveaway
for a
chance to be one of ten lucky winners of a $100 Echter's Gift
Card.
Stop by our Plant Doctor's desk to fill out an entry
form.
Good luck!
Behind-the-Scenes Greenhouse
Tours
This is your opportunity to learn more about
our Echter's-grown plants and meet the staff responsible
for
starting seeds, growing, and stocking the plants you see on the
benches of our greenhouses!
Our growing team will take you
behind the curtain to the growing areas located behind
the
retail store and on the north side of 52nd Avenue.
TOUR SCHEDULE - APRIL 12-20
Monday-Friday at 2pm
Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 2pm |
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10:00-11:00
Hardy Cactus, Agave
and Yucca
Hardy succulents provide interesting
year-round
appeal to the landscape.
Learn more with Kelly's
expertise.
Presented by: Kelly Grummons,
Cold Hardy Cactus
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Landscaping Your
Colorado Garden
Discover trees, shrubs and perennials that grow
well in our region. Learn plant combinations and basic
design principles to create curb appeal and enhance your
outdoor living spaces.
Presented by: Dan Lee,
Black Forest Landscape
Designs |
3:00-4:00
A Rose is a Rose
Join our experienced rosarian to
discover new
varieties and learn the basics of caring for roses in
your landscape.
Presented by:
Peggy Williams,
Consulting
Rosarian,
Denver Rose Society |
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10:00-11:00
Bonsai for Beginners
An introduction to this creative form
of gardening
from an experienced member of the Rocky Mountain
Bonsai Society. Tips and techniques
for getting started
and selecting
plants and materials
Presented by: Rich Katz,
Rocky Mountain Bonsai
Society |
1:00-2:00
Ornamental Grass:
Catch the Wave
Everything you need to know about these beautiful
plants. Learn about the different varieties and how to
keep them looking their best.
Presented by: Gracyn Kanan,
Echter's Nursery &
Perennial Specialist |
3:00-4:00
Fruit from the Garden
Fruit trees and berry bushes produce tasty harvests for
the gardener. Discover how to best grow and manage your
personal orchard and berry patch.
Presented by: Keith Williamson, Little Valley
Nursery |
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4:30-5:30
Pond in a Pot
If you want a pond, but don't have the space, pots are
the answer. Create
an aquatic garden in a container.
It's easy, creative and fun.
Presented by:
Joel Russel,
Echter's Perennial
Specialist
&
Griff Wirth,
Echter's Hard Goods
Specialist |
4:30-5:30
Fairy Garden Workshop
Step into the enchanting world of miniature gardening
at our spring Fairy Garden Workshop! Our expert
instructor will guide you through the process, and
you'll be able to take home your one-of-a-kind creation.
Materials fee: $75
REGISTER HERE
Presented by: Camille Gaty,
Echter's
Annuals/Foliage Specialist |
4:30-5:30
Spring Pond Clean Up
Learn tips and techniques that will have your water
garden ready for the season to come.
Presented by:
Griff Wirth,
Echter's Hard Goods
Specialist |
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10:00-11:00
Exciting Combinations
for Container Gardens
Create magic this spring with new trends in design and
plants. Beautiful containers, full of color, texture and
dramatic flair are yours for the planting. Get your
creative inspiration in gear. Container gardening is
more fun than ever!
Presented by:
Debi Borden-Miller,
Colorado
Nursery & Greenhouse Assoc. |
1:00-2:00
Garden Design for
Pollinators and People
Any part of your landscape, from large meadows to
container plantings can provide food, shelter, and other
resources for butterflies, bees, and birds. Amy will
provide design tips and native plant recommendations for
beautiful, functional gardens that also attract these
important species!
Presented by:
Amy Yarger, Senior Director of
Horticulture at Butterfly Pavilion |
3:00-4:00
The Urban Garden
and the Mountain Garden
Imagine maintaining two gardens with different needs.
Plant pallet, critter control and moisture management in
gardens that are many miles apart but rewarding in
performance and beauty.
Presented by:
Mike Kintgen, Curator of Alpine
Collections, Denver Botanic Gardens |
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10:00-11:30
Vegetable Gardening 101
If you are new to gardening and want to get started,
this is the class for you. Gay will cover all the
details and get you off and growing.
Presented by:
Gay Bechir, Echter's Annual
Specialist |
1:00-2:00
Japanese Beetle Management
for the Home Gardener
Practical advice on how to combat and control the
damage from Japanese Beetles.
Presented by:
Lisa Mason, Arapahoe
County CSU Extension Agent |
3:00-4:00
Don't be Afraid
of Drip Irrigation
If you're not sure where to start, this class will put
you on the path forward with the basic nuts and bolts of
how to plan and proceed with your project with
confidence.
Presented by:
Griff Wirth,
Echter's Hard Goods Specialist |
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