What better place to celebrate Earth Day at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens on Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.? Tour the Conservatory, enjoy the spring tulip show, have lunch at the Chicago Dog House food truck and attend a series of classes. Bring in and old computer or other electronics for recycling and Blue Peak will provide you with a free Earth Day plant. Fee for the three "Let's Talk About Water-wise Landscaping" series of classes is $20. Please pre-register.
High Plains Gardening, 11 a.m.-noon: Horticulturist Isaiah Smith will be
presenting the steps you can take to turn your yard into a water wise landscape
while increasing the aesthetic appeal. Starting with small steps to a full
renovation of your existing landscape you will learn how to garden in the High
Plains successfully.
Crevice Gardening, 1-2 p.m.: Isaiah Smith will discuss the history and
techniques of crevice gardening. Ready to learn more and plant a mountain in
your front yard? There will also be tips to how to construct and plant your
very own crevice garden.
Turf-grass Management, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Do you want to manage your High
Plains lawn with less fuss and fewer inputs? Director Scott Aker will give you
some tips and tricks that could help you have a nicer lawn while using less
water, less fertilizer, and less herbicide to control weeds.
FMI: 307-637-6458 or botanic.org
I'll be volunteering at the front desk from 2:30-5 p.m.
to field your questions and then send you to someone who knows the
answers.
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