The growing season is upon us, so it’s time to dust off your garden gloves and get excited!
CSU Extension’s garden gurus are already in the swing of things, offering over a dozen free webinars to help local growers get the most out of their raised beds, plots and patios. Participants will also learn how to: promote pollinator health, pick the perfect plant, extend your harvest season and more.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, CSU Extension is here to make gardening accessible and enjoyable. Are you ready to let the good times grow? Explore all our free webinar offerings and register before they fill up!
Upcoming webinars
Gardening is Good!
Fri. April 26, 12-1pm MT
Learn about the various benefits of gardening, from personal health and well-being to serving as a form of exercise. Plus, you get tomatoes! Practical gardening tips will be shared by Alison O’Connor, with CSU Extension in Larimer County.
Superior Shrubs for the Colorado Landscape
Wed. May 8, 12-1pm MT
With over 40 years of research experience, Jim Klett knows a thing or two about shrubs. Join the professor emeritus from CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture to find out a few of his favorites and learn about shrubs you can add to your landscape.
The Insect Eras Tour
Fri. May 17, 12-1pm MT
Did you know that insects have unique eras of life? Join Lisa Mason, with CSU Extension in Arapahoe County, for an enchanting, one-of-a-kind tour that will take us through some insect lifecycles that happen in landscapes all around us. Plus, learn about how to attract beneficial insects to your landscape because karma is planting flowers with nectar.
Waterwise Turf Species: Pros and Cons
Wed. June 12, 12-1pm MT
Instructor: Tony Koski, CSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Urban Arthropod Pests
Wed. July 10, 12-1pm MT
Instructor: Karim Gharbi, horticulture specialist, Denver County Extension
Fire-Resilient Landscapes
Wed. Aug. 14, 12-1pm MT
Instructor: Micaela Truslove, commercial horticulture specialist, Boulder County Extension
Extending Your Garden Season
Wed. Sep. 11, 12-1pm MT
Instructor: Eric Hammond, county director and horticulture specialist, Adams County Extension
Plant Happiness: 7 Things Everyone Needs to Know
Wed. Oct. 9, 12-1pm MT
Instructor: John Murgel, horticulture specialist, Douglas County Extension
Recorded webinars
Check out the previously recorded 2024 webinars from Extension horticulture experts. Dozens more videos from prior years are accessible on the CO-Horts blog.
Best Annuals and Perennials from CSU's Trial Garden
Chad Miller, a CSU professor of ornamental horticulture in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, provides an update on the best new annual and perennial ornamental plants after the 2023 growing season at the CSU Annual and Perennial Flower Trial Gardens.
Our Favorite Perennials
Alison O’Connor, a CSU Extension horticulture specialist in Larimer County, and Cassey Anderson, an Extension horticulture specialist in Adams County, give a totally biased take on their favorite perennials for Colorado gardens.
Waterwise Updates for Lawns and Landscapes
Deryn Davidson, a CSU Extension sustainable landscape state specialist, provides background on Colorado’s water picture from the perspective of landscape irrigation. Deryn shares insights into how current and proposed legislation is aimed at reducing the amount of non-essential turf and encouraging more waterwise urban landscapes.
