Our teachers have spent years honing their skills in Colorado and will help guide you to success. We are charging $20 (unless otherwise stated) for our classes to support our speakers and Harlequin’s educational direction. It is best to pre-register for these classes both in case they fill up, or too few people register, and we must cancel: The last day to register for any of our classes is 72 hours before start date. Pre-payment assures your place in the class. You can register on our website (best), by email, or at the nursery.
Most of our classes run from 1.5 to 2 hours in length, and sometimes longer for hands-on classes or if there are many questions. Because of Covid potential, we will be holding most of our classes at the Boulder Circus Center, where there is a bigger room. The Circus Center is located next door to Harlequin’s Wholesale at 4747 North 26th Street. You are welcome to call us with questions: 303-939-9403.
If you are a member and you want to take one class for 50% off, you will have to come into the nursery to register or register by email (staff @HarlequinsGardens.com) and pay before the class begins at Harlequin’s: The last day to register for any of our classes is 72 hours before start date, but members can pay at the store 30 minutes prior to class.
Classes available to purchase now. Please check back for additional class offerings as the season progresses!
| Product Title | Description | Price | Quantity | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 21 – Stuff That Helps and Hurts Native Bees and Their Habitat, with Andrea Montoya | 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 | $25.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sat, May 21 – Growing Mushrooms on Logs and Stumps, with Zach Hedstrom (Hands-on workshop) | 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. | $50.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, May 22 – Best Fruit Trees for Colorado, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, May 29 – Berries & Small Fruits for Colorado, with Mikl Brawner | 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 | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, June 5 – Magic Beans, with Susan S Guegan | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sat, Jun 11 – First Aid with Natural Remedies, with Brigitte Mars | 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 | $25.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sat, Jun 11 – Stuff That Helps and Hurts Native Bees and Their Habitat, with Andrea Montoya (Copy) | 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 | $25.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Jun 19 – Successful Home Composting, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Jul 10 – Managing Garden Pests Without Poisons, with Mikl Brawner. | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sat, Jul 23 – Basic Landscape Design, with Elaine Walker | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Jul 31 – Tips & Tricks of Xeriscape, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Aug 7 – Pruning for Strength, Health, and Beauty, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Aug 14 – How to Mulch, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sat, Aug 20 – Get off Your Grass and Create an Edible Lawn, with Brigitte Mars | 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 | $25.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Sep 11 – Pruning for Strength, Health, and Beauty, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |
| Sun, Sep 18 – Low Tech Greenhouse Design & Operation, with Mikl Brawner | 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. | $20.00 | | Add to cart |