Gardens are for Growing!
The spring and summer seasons bring opportunities to grow your knowledge, skills and connections with programs at CSU Extension’s educational gardens!
Family Learn and Grow
This monthly series of hands-on workshops at the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse are for 3rd to 5th graders and their families. Get your hands dirty while learning about plants, pollinators and nutritious foods, and find fun activities you can use at home to keep growing together. Register for individual classes or the whole series at broomfield.compass.org.
Vegetable Garden Basics
If you are a beginner vegetable gardener, this series is for you! Classes will take place at the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, beginning April 13. With practical topics like plant spacing, transplanting, irrigation, pruning and harvesting, this series will give you a season of practice with techniques you can use at home for a successful backyard veggie garden. Register today at broomfield.compass.org.
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Tours
Get inspiration for your own water wise and pollinator friendly garden in monthly guided tours of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, located at the George Di Ciero City and County Building. CSU Extension horticulture staff and volunteers will answer your xeriscaping questions and showcase their favorite well adapted plants for a range of conditions and needs. Find details at broomfield.compass.org. No registration required.
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Q. I had my soil tested and received the results, but how do I interpret them?
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Broomfield Annual Tree Sale Begins April 1 |
Broomfield Parks, Recreation and Senior Services is pleased to announce the Annual Tree Sale is back. Beginning April 1, you can go to B-REx.com to purchase a tree.
If you are a Broomfield resident who would like to add a Colorado suitable and disease resistant tree to your property, now is your chance. Tree pick-up will take place at the Tree Branch Recycle Center on Sat., April 15, from 8 a.m. - noon. |
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Spring Cleanup
Don’t miss out! Broomfield's Spring Cleanup will begin on April 22! During Spring Cleanup, residents can dispose of large, non-hazardous items trash haulers do not normally pick up at NO CHARGE! Identify and select your area to see when trash haulers will be in your neighborhood, view the list of acceptable items and learn more about properly disposing of household waste.
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4-H STEM Activity: Density Rainbow
Designed for grades 6-12, the Easy Density Rainbow activity beautifully illustrates the concept of varying water densities based on salinity content. Check out more STEM activities on the Broomfield CSU Extension website.
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Cottage Food Safety Training
Thinking about starting a home-based food business? This nationally-recognized training program from Colorado State University Extension has you covered! The $50 online class is next offered on the following dates:
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Lunchtime Gardening Webinars
Colorado State University Extension is offering a full slate of webinars this spring on a wide range of horticultural topics. Classes are free to the public, but registration is required. After registering, you will be emailed a link to join the Zoom meeting.
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Second Saturdays at Spur
April 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CSU Spur Campus
Second Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public with family-friendly programs like cooking in the CSU Spur kitchen, watching veterinarians perform surgery, engaging with scientists at work, and playing in a kid’s kitchen or vet clinic.
A food truck is available for lunch purchase.
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Vegetable Garden Basics
Thursdays, April 13 and April 27, 6-7 p.m.
Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse
Come learn the basics of vegetable gardening in Colorado! This series will take you through a season of timely topics you can mirror in your home garden, while giving you hands-on practice in the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse. Classes will take place outside.
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Family Learn and Grow
Saturday, April 15, 9-10:30 a.m.
Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse
Explore activities all about growing food and getting your hands dirty! Watch your garden grow throughout the season at the Teaching Vegetable Garden, and get ideas you can take home for more family fun.
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PULSE Gathering for Creatives
Tuesday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.
Broomfield Depot Museum
PULSE is a free networking event for creatives that gives you the opportunity to connect with other professionals and industry leaders, build your creativity, and discover more about your community's arts and cultural scene. The first PULSE of 2023 will celebrate the Grand Opening of the Crawford Honey House, a new historical programming space. It will include a "walking dialogue" about the purpose of public art, a presentation from CSU Extension about their vision for community engagement, and an exploration of the role of historic properties in your community.
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Seed Swap and Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Broomfield Library and Auditorium
Get ready for the growing season with a community seed swap and Earth Day celebration for all ages, including bilingual eco-themed story time! If you have extra seeds, bring them to share with your neighbors, but seed donations are not required to join the fun.
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Ask a Master Gardener is Back!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CSU Extension Office in the Broomfield Library
Throughout the growing season, Broomfield Master Gardeners are available to answer horticulture-related questions at convenient community locations. Visit Compass for current dates and sites. Prefer a call-back? You may leave a message anytime on the Master Gardener Helpline at 303.464.5554 or submit your question(s) using this online form.
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Visit Compass for more Broomfield CSU Extension programs and events!
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Reach out to CSU Extension in Broomfield
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Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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