Cheyenne Botanic Gardens News and Events
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Renovation, Expansion on ballot for August 21st
Read more here
Does your club or community group need a speaker?
Contact Shane Smith at 307−637−6458 for a 30 minute program
on the proposed Greenhouse Renovation and Expansion
Greenhouse is in full bloom
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Volunteer Jean Larkin recently picked a bouquet of snapdragons from the Botanic Garden’s Greenhouse and arranged them for the front desk
This is the time of year when there are more blooms in the solar greenhouse than any other time of year.
If you are suffering from cabin fever, plan to visit the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens solar greenhouse. Soon many of the beds will be converted to growing seedlings for the outside flower beds around on the Botanic Garden grounds and around Cheyenne’s parks, Depot square and parkways.
The Greenhouse is at 710 S. Lions Park Dr.
Hours:
Weekdays 8:00 – 4:30
Saturdays 11:00 – 3:30
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Admission is always free!
Botanic Garden greenhouse in full bloom
Housing needed for Summer Interns
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens has a long tradition of employing college interns who come from out of town for the summer to work and learn about working in a public garden. 
These students have gone on to become public garden professionals, run commercial nurseries, college professors, market farmers and horticultural therapists. Continue reading Housing needed for Summer Interns
The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market
Where: Inside the Cheyenne Downtown Depot 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
When: first Saturday of each month from November through April starting at 10 and ending at 2 pm. More Information on The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market
Cheyenne Rose Club
The Wyoming Prairie Rose Society
meets regularly to share hardy selections, growing tips for our challenging climate.
Meetings are held at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens meeting room at 4:30 unless otherwise noted .
2012 Rose Club Schedule
- April 5th (revised date)
Rose gardening in the county - May 10th
Rose gardening in the city - June 14th
Fertilizers - July 12th
Propagation - August 9th
Field trip to look at roses around Cheyenne More Information on Cheyenne Rose Club
Home and Garden Show
At the City Ice and Event Center
1530 West Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Friday, March 23rd 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 24th 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25th 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call 307−632−4400 for more information.
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive
Now is a great time to get ready for the summer garden. With many family budgets being 
tight, you can save money by being on the lookout for used gardening tools at garage sales. Shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes, pots and even rototillers can be found for cheap at the early spring sales.
Some other money saving tips include:
- Look for early season sales on fertilizer or purchase during the off-season.
- Share seed with your friends and neighbors.
- Divide older perennials into many plants instead of purchasing new plants.
- Purchase smaller trees and shrubs for a lower price. In a few years they will be indistinguishable from the more expensive larger plants.
- Grow your own seedlings instead of purchasing from a store.
- Save on chemicals, go organic.
- Recycle pots
- Make your own compost. See our Compost Handout
Children’s Village March Calendar
Click PSCV March 2012 to view all events at the Paul Smith Childrens Village for the month of March calendar.
Children’s Village April Calendar
Click PSCV April 2012 to view all events at the Paul Smith Childrens Village for the month of April 2012.
Science: Egg Drop
Tuesday, March 27
4 p.m. For children of all ages, create a container to protect an egg and then you’re your container by dropping your egg from 10 feet in the air. $5 per child, please pre-register by calling 307−637−6349.
Science: Natural Easter Eggs
Wednesday, March 28
4 p.m. Learn to dye and dye eggs with vegetables. $5 per child, please pre-register.
Storytime & Craft
Every Friday at 11 am
For pre-school aged children, stories and crafts are based on a weekly theme. $1 per child.
Science: Egg Drop
April 3 at 11 a.m. For children of all ages, create a container to protect an egg and then you’re your container by dropping your egg from 10 feet in the air. $5 per child, please pre-register, 637‑6349.
Art: Egg Shell Mosaics
Wednesday, April 4 at 4 p.m. For children of all ages, create an Easter work of art from dyed egg shells. $5 per child, please pre-register, 637‑6349.
Art: Tube Dioramas
Wednesday, April 11 at 4 p.m. For children of all ages, create a 3-D illusion with paper and cardboard tunbing. $1 per child.
Bonsai Club
Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens, 616 S. Lions Park Drive. www.botanic.org or 637‑6349.
Landscape Troubleshooting Q & A with Laramie Co. Master Gardeners
Sunday, April 15 from 12 – 3 p.m. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and give advice. Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens, 616 S. Lions Park Dr. www.botanic.org or 637‑6349.
Exploration: Earth Day
Tuesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. For children of all ages, learn about Earth Day and create some eco-art. $1 per child. Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens, 616 S. Lions Park Drive. www.botanic.org or 637‑6349.
Exploration: May Day
Wednesday, April 18 at 4 p.m. For children of all ages, learn about May Day and create May Day baskets and flowers to take home. $1 per child. Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens, 616 S. Lions Park Drive. www.botanic.org or 637‑6349.