Goodies for the Garden Lover
Looking for something horticultural for that special gardener in your life (or perhaps yourself)? Here are a few gift ideas to get you started:
- Gardening, landscaping, and DIY project plan books
- Magazine subscriptions - fighting the paper clutter? Go for an online option!
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Gardening classes - Colorado State University Online's Green School begins in January
- Garden-themed gift items - not only apparel, but notebooks, stationery, artwork, canvas totes, phone cases, puzzles, ornaments, you name it...
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Seeds - Broomfield-based Botanical Interests offers a wide selection of seed gift packs
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Gift certificates from gardening stores, home improvement stores, seed companies, or Resource Central (the nonprofit offering Garden in a Box)
- New gloves, a gardening hat, knee pads, or a kneeling pad
- New tools or tool sharpening or... forget the tools and give the gift of lawn service!
- Indoor plants or herbs, maybe in an upcycled container like an old coffee pot, toy truck, bucket, colander, tea kettle, metal tin, typewriter? Google it!
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Needing a little Serenity Now? How about a Bonsai tree or Zen garden?
- An aeroponic garden for year-round fresh produce
- A compost bin - there's a size and price for almost any budget
- Raised beds or trellises for next year’s garden
- Plant stakes, garden sculptures, bird feeders, accent lighting - maybe a custom sign for the garden or front yard (check out Etsy for ideas)
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Register for Green School
If you're interested in taking a deeper dive into gardening for personal or professional purposes, check out Colorado State University Online's Green School.
Whether you want to explore a few topic areas or complete the full course for certification, now is the time to sign up. Green School starts the week of Jan. 9, and you’ll get an early bird discount if you register for the full course by Nov. 30. Learn more about course options, scheduling, and prices.
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Conserve Water with a Residential Rain Garden
In response to dwindling water resources in the western U.S. and incentives for water-wise landscapes created by Colorado’s Turf Replacement Program, a recent project by the Colorado Stormwater Center highlights rain gardens as one practice for water conservation. Rain gardens help prevent flooding while conserving and cleaning water that will eventually make its way back into rivers. Learn more about the Residential Rain Garden Pilot Project and view training, planting guides, and other homeowner resources on the Colorado Stormwater Center website.
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Water Wednesdays at Spur
Dec. 7 and Dec. 14
9 a.m - 3 p.m.
Join partner Denver Water at CSU Spur every Wednesday for a rotating slate of hands-on activities like the Water Delivery Challenge: most communities in the Denver metro area rely on precipitation for drinking water supplies yet Colorado receives limited precipitation. In this activity, participants will collaborate with each other and use the tools available to get the water from one place to another successfully.
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Second Saturdays at Spur
Dec. 10
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Second Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid’s kitchen and kid’s vet clinic – allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
A food truck is available for lunch purchase.
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Webinar: Evergreens for Colorado Landscapes
Wednesday, Dec. 14
12 p.m.
Learn all about using evergreens in Colorado landscapes in this webinar presented by Eric Hammond, Extension Director, Adams County. Remember, you can find recordings of previous horticulture classes anytime on the CO-Horts Blog website.
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Holiday Closure Reminders
Nov. 24........ CSU Extension closed for Thanksgiving
Nov. 30 ....... CSU Extension closed for staff work day
Dec. 7 ........ CSU Extension closed for staff work day
Dec. 26 ....... CSU Extension closed for Christmas
Broomfield CSU Extension's regular office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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STEM Activity: Build Your Own Bird Feeder!
Designed for kids in grades 3-8, this activity requires only a few ingredients and can be completed in about 30 minutes. Part of the 4-H At-Home Garden Series, the takeaway message is that wildlife would not exist without plants, and plants would not exist without wildlife.
Find other STEM activities on the Broomfield CSU Extension website. |
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Cottage Food Safety Training
It's your last chance of the year to take this nationally-recognized food safety class! Offered by Colorado State University Extension, the program covers the specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen. The $50 online class is next offered on Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Watch future newsletters for 2023 training dates. |
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Holiday Plant and Tree Care
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Join the Holiday Fun in Broomfield!
Make your holiday season merry and bright by partaking in Holiday Cheer events with your friends and neighbors in Broomfield! Learn more about how to give and receive this holiday season at Broomfield.org/HolidayCheer
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2023 Spring Program Guide Now Live!
The 2023 Spring Broomfield Program Guide Covering programs and events in January through May is now available! Check it out at Broomfield.org/ProgramGuide and discover all the great things Broomfield has to offer.
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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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