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Colorado Garden & Home Show Coming Soon!
Are you looking for inspiration as you plan your next garden? Check out the 2024 Colorado Garden & Home Show, which will be held Feb. 24 through March 3 at the Colorado Convention Center. Organized by the Colorado Garden Foundation, the event features more than 500 gardening and home improvement companies, eight indoor gardens complete with real flowers and plants, and an educational exhibit hosted by CSU Extension.
Colorado Master Gardeners from across the state will be on-site at the educational garden to provide demonstrations and answer on-the-spot gardening questions. Demonstrations include:
- How to repot rootbound plants
- Step-by-step instructions on how to plan vegetable garden beds
- Forcing bulbs
- Firewise landscape planning
- And more! Be on the lookout for a live snail demonstration and the opportunity to decorate terra cotta pots with your family.
Tickets are now available online, and 100 percent of every ticket sold is awarded throughout Colorado in the form of grants and student scholarships, including one four-year, full-ride scholarship to attend a Colorado institution. To date, the Colorado Garden Foundation has awarded more than $13 million for horticultural projects and scholarships throughout the state.
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New Plants for 2024
Each year Plant Select® introduces new waterwise plants that have been specially developed for this area. Plants are trialed and tested for 2-5 years at Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University, and public and private gardens.
Some of the standouts for 2024 include Sarada's Greek mountain tea (pictured right), EVERSILVERTM creeping germander, Letitia flannel plant, and CRYSTAL FROSTTM Arizona cypress.
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Colorado Pollinating Insects Study
Earlier this month, Governor Polis released the Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study which is the most robust and detailed account of pollinator health ever undertaken in Colorado history. As directed by Senate Bill 22-199, the study assesses the health of Colorado’s native pollinators, evaluates state policies for safeguarding pollinators, and makes recommendations on how to preserve and protect pollinators in Colorado.
The comprehensive study was completed through a partnership of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Colorado State University Extension, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, and the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.
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ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp
Eagle’s Nest Owl’s Roost (ENOR) Environmental Discovery Camp is an award-winning program of CSU Extension Jefferson County 4-H that has been providing outdoor learning experiences since 1974. They’re celebrating 50 years in 2024!
Register your kids for camp and discover what has made this camp so special for the last 50 years.
Are you looking for a temporary position this summer that includes fulfilling job duties, time outdoors, and breathtaking views? ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp has open positions for Outdoor Environmental Education Team Supervisors, Outdoor Environmental Educators, and Outdoor Environmental Educators/Drivers.
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Apply for a CSU Extension Internship!
Do you know a Colorado State University student looking for a summer job? CSU Extension has 81 internships located throughout the state, but hurry - the deadline to apply is Jan. 28. Compensation for the 10-week commitment is $5,000 for undergrads, $7,000 for grad students.
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Cottage Food Safety Training
Offered by Colorado State University Extension, this nationally-recognized training 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 these dates:
Monday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.
Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 5 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 9 a.m.
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Preview 2024 Garden In A Box Collection
Resource Central's 2024 spring Garden In A Box collection is now available for browsing before the pre-sale begins in early March. Explore a vibrant mix of fresh designs and beloved low-water favorites in this year's collection, including the new Best of Summer Veggie Garden option with 32 starter plants.
Broomfield residents may qualify for a $25 discount on Garden In A Box orders - learn more.
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ProGreen EXPO
Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Colorado Convention Center
Check website for registration and pricing
ProGreen EXPO is an annual conference for green industry professionals.
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Webinar: Our Favorite Perennials
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 12 p.m.
Online
Free, but must register
Instructors: Cassey Anderson and Alison O'Connor, CSU Extension
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Closure
Monday, Feb. 19
Broomfield Library and CSU Extension office closed for President's Day
Broomfield CSU Extension's regular office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference
Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Boulder
Ticket Info
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Colorado Garden & Home Show
Feb. 24-March 3
Colorado Convention Center
Ticket Info
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Broomfield Year in Review
Read how the City and County of Broomfield works for you! In this Year in Review, you will find some of the city and county’s biggest accomplishments of 2023 and insight on how your taxpayer dollars are used to fund programs and services aimed at serving you, the Broomfield community.
While recognizing and celebrating the many accomplishments in 2023, the City and County of Broomfield remains resolute on continuing with a solid foundation and strategic approach to solidify a financial and sustainable future in 2024 and beyond.
Browse through the Broomfield Year in Review at Broomfield.org/YearInReview
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Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Colorado State University Extension,
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