Returning to "Normal"
Beginning June 1 the Broomfield CSU Extension office will begin holding walk-in office hours and increased in-person services. The Extension office, located on the first floor of the Library, will be open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live horticulture help on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are still many other ways to find answers to your yard and garden questions!
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Contact the Broomfield Master Gardener Helpline any time by filling out this form or leaving a message at 303.464.5554. A Master Gardener volunteer will follow up with you within two business days.
- Find the Broomfield Master Gardeners at "Ask a Master Gardener" booths in the community. These mobile clinics will be held monthly at the Broomfield Library and the Broomfield Farmers' Market. Plus, on Saturday, May 29, Master Gardeners will be at Front Range Gardens for Plant Select's "Bring on the Heat" event, answering all your questions about drought tolerant plants for the landscape.
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If you need an onsite consultation, horticulture site visits can be booked through B-REx.com. CSU Extension staff will help you work toward your garden goals with up to an hour at your site and written recommendations afterward.
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Looking for something interesting, fun, and meaningful to do this summer? Become a community scientist volunteer and help collect data on native bees.
No experience? No problem! Once you've completed CSU Extension's free virtual training, you can monitor bees in your home landscape or community garden. Ideally, volunteers will submit data a minimum of twice per month.
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Ask a Master Gardener!
Throughout the growing season, Broomfield Master Gardeners provide mobile clinics at convenient community locations. These trained CSU Extension volunteers answer garden questions, diagnose plant health problems, and provide free resources for a successful season! Look for the "Ask a Master Gardener" table at the Broomfield Library, Broomfield Farmers' Market and other community events. Find more information on B-REx.com.
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Plan BEE, Part 3
Saturday, June 5, 2-3 p.m.
Free, but must register
Thinking about starting a backyard beehive? “Plan BEE” is a series for future and beginner beekeepers from CSU Extension and the Depot Museum. The June class covers pest management and preparing for fall. Please note this is a lecture class that will be held outside. Register today on B-REx.com.
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Best of Perennials from the CSU Trials
Wednesday, June 9, 12:30 p.m.
Free, but must register
Learn about the best new perennials for our area at this lunch and learn gardening webinar presented by Jim Klett, CSU Extension Ornamental Plant Specialist. Visit the CSU CO-Horts blog to register for upcoming classes and view recordings of ones you've missed.
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Integrated Pest Management for Homeowners
Thursday, June 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
Free, online
CSU Extension offers an integrated approach that will help you find the root of pest problems in the home and garden. Learn more on B-REx.com.
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Residential Lawn Care
Thursday, June 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Free, online
Brown spots got you down? Not sure when to fertilize? What is thatch, anyway? CSU Extension offers basic lawn care guidance including how and when to fertilize to help maintain a healthy lawn.
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Check out What's New on the Broomfield CSU Extension website
for more upcoming events!
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Connect with CSU Extension in Broomfield!
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Office Visits. Effective June 1, the Broomfield Extension office will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with horticulture specialists available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Master Gardener Helpline. Broomfield residents have three remote options for asking gardening questions:
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Phone. Leave a detailed message at 303.464.5554.
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Email. Send detailed questions to broomfieldmg@colostate.edu and attach photos, if possible.
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Online. Submit your question using this interactive form.
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Ask a Master Gardener Booth. During the growing season (May through October), Broomfield Master Gardeners answer questions at the library and other community locations.
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Diagnostic Site Visits. For a $75 fee, a CSU Extension horticulture agent will provide an on-site consultation for homeowners within the City and County of Broomfield.
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Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Located east of Broomfield’s City and County Building at One DesCombes Drive, this garden gives residents the opportunity to see and identify Xeriscape options in a natural setting.
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4-H in Broomfield. Email Broomfield4H@gmail.com for information about joining the local club.
Find Us Online!
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Broomfield Welcomes Five New Master Gardener Apprentices
CSU Extension salutes its newest volunteers who just completed the intensive Colorado Master Gardener training program and passed the final exam! Next, each apprentice will complete 50 hours of volunteer service (a.k.a. on-the-job training) in the Broomfield gardening community.
Congratulations to Jan Benkoske, Tiffany Clendenin, Michelle Jennings, Betsy Kessler, and Gina Roberti!
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Summer is just around the corner! Are you ready? Follow these six tips for a safer summer!
🦠 Get vaccinated! Vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine before or after travel and can visit international destinations.
😷 Wear a face covering when the situation requires it. Face coverings, in combination with other prevention measures, are an effective prevention technique.
🚸 Protect teens and children! Teens and children that are unable to get vaccinated are still at risk, and case rates in the 10-19 age group have been increasing. Help teens and children pick low-risk activities, follow public health guidance, keep up preventative measures, and get vaccinated when available.
🏕️ Opt-outside. Outside gatherings present less risk than indoor gatherings.
⚖️ Evaluate risk. Depending on your vaccination status, medical history, or other factors some types of events may present more risk than others.
✈️ Check for local public health ordinances before traveling. Unnecessary travel is still not recommended, but if you do travel keep in mind other states or counties may have local rules in place that vary from Broomfield.
To learn more about COVID-19 in Broomfield, including where to get vaccinated and prevention techniques, visit Broomfield.org/COVID. |
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Reach out to CSU Extension in Broomfield
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Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Colorado State University Extension,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Colorado counties cooperating.
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