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Class time: 10-11:30 AM.  Are you wondering what the differences are between cavity nesting bees and honey bees? Do you know which species are local natives and that you can have a big impact on them in your own yard? Let's talk about it and how climate change and pesticide use have led to a rapid decline of both honey bees and native bees. Join us for this informative presentation on Native Bees. Registration deadline: Closed  

Class Time: 1:30-4:30 PM. Growing on logs is one of the closest methods to the way mushrooms grow in nature, so one must apply some basic knowledge of ecology and natural systems to be successful. With sufficient care, mushroom logs can fruit for up to 6 years or more: intro to fungi, how to choose logs/stumps, 3 methods, log care, when to harvest, which mushrooms.  Students will come away with their own mushroom log to take home and grow ($40 value). This is a hands-on workshop. Registration Deadline: to be rescheduled due to weather.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Learn which varieties of fruit trees are successful here, which are not, and which are good flavored: Apples, Cherries, Plums, Pears, Peaches. Mikl’s first orchard was in 1976 and he will teach you how to care for your fruit trees. Registration Deadline: Closed.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Small fruits are delicious, high in antioxidants, take up less space and bear sooner than trees: strawberries, currants, raspberries, grapes, gooseberries.  Learn about the best varieties for Colorado and how to grow them. Registration Deadline: May 26

Class Time: 10:30-11:30am. Growing beans can be easy and fun. Join in the fun of seeing the many shapes and colors of bean seeds. Each participant will leave with a “magic bean” to grow in their garden. Registration Deadline: June 2.

Class time: 10:30-Noon. This class will discuss how to use natural remedies for first aid. Brigitte is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. Registration deadline: June 8

Class time: 1-2:30 PM.  Are you wondering what the differences are between cavity nesting bees and honey bees? Do you know which species are local natives and that you can have a big impact on them in your own yard? Let's talk about it. Join us for this informative presentation on Native Bees. Registration deadline: June 8

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Learn how to turn waste into wealth by cultivating soil microorganisms. Nature does the work if you know how to lend a hand.  In this class, you will learn what works in our climate, and what doesn’t. Mikl has been composting for 35years. Registration Deadline: June 16.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Learn how to look for and identify common pests, and how to judge if anything needs to be done. Learn which organic solutions are the most effective, for what, and how to do it. Mikl has been walking this talk for 35 years. Registration Deadline: July 7.

Class Time: 1-3:00 pm. Elaine is a landscape architect who will show you the elements of designing areas of your property. Learn how to observe your site, identify goals, take a site analysis, create a comprehensive design, and how to approach installation in manageable pieces. Registration Deadline: July 20.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Gardening with less water is not that hard if you know how! There are tricks that will improve your success. Mikl will pass on his 30 years of xeriscape experience. Registration Deadline: July 28. 

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Learn how to train young trees, restructure shrubs and trees damaged by storms, and to prune roses. Mikl has over 35 years of experience in pruning. Registration Deadline: August 4.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Weed barrier, wood chips, straw, fine gravel, bark? Which mulches should be used and where? Why is mulching so important? What’s wrong with redwood and cedar? Mikl will discuss these questions and suggest solutions. Registration Deadline: August 11.

Class time: 10:30-Noon. This class will discuss how to turn your lawn into an edible landscape. Brigitte is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. Registration deadline: August 17

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Learn how to train young trees, restructure shrubs and trees damaged by storms, and to prune roses. Mikl has over 35 years of experience in pruning. (Repeat of Aug. 7). Registration Deadline: September 8.

Class Time: 1-2:30 pm. Mikl has been researching, building, and using simple greenhouses for 20 years. This class will focus on five designs on site at the nursery. Registration Deadline: September 15.