Many gardeners are fond of roses. Roses do well in our area but not everywhere in the garden. Learn where to plant roses, how and when to prune roses, as well as fertilizer regimes to give you strong, healthy roses. Sally Berriman AG, Rick Miller AG

How to start plants from seed, including onions, tomatoes, peppers, cole crops. Includes selection of potting soil, containers to use, germination, lighting, watering, fertilizing, hardening off and final planting. Each participant will receive some planting materials and transplanting tools.  Bill Orchard CMG & AG

Are you an organic gardener? Come join a round table discussion where we will share our experiences and knowledge about soil amendments, water conservation, pest control, and other ideas related to organic gardening. Local resources helpful for this gardening method also will be presented. Rick Miller AG

A class for the beginner gardener. Class will cover location, soil improvement, watering, organization, layout, in ground, raised bed or containers, cool and warm season vegetables, when to plant, mulch and compost, seeds vs transplants, pest and disease management and harvesting. Bill Orchard CMG & AG

Learn all about how we use the natural process of decomposition to rejuvenate our soils and create a fertile environment for our beloved plants from one of the gardens compost team members. We will cover topics from the history of composting to how we compost at the garden to what you can do at home. Great class for those wanting to learn more about how composting works, how we compost at Arvada Gardeners, and how to get started at home.  Rick Miller AG

Water conservation programs are designed to change water use behavior, introduce improved water fixtures and achieve water savings both short term and long term.  Class will show you how to conserve water outdoors in your garden, your lawn and your landscape.  Bill Orchard CMG  AG