Come and get ideas for decorating your empty summer pots, planters, and urns for the holiday and winter seasons. You may be surprised at what you can do with dried, bleached, or dyed plant materials, evergreens, and found objects.
Presented by Annemarie Garza
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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All HAS members are invited to the 2009 annual meeting and dinner on Friday, Nov 6 at the historic Patty Jewett Clubhouse (900 East Espanola St.).
5:30 p.m. – Social Hour and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
Our guest speaker this year is noted gardener and garden writer Marcia Tatroe!
RSVP with your check for $25 per member to HAS, P.O. Box 7706, Colorado Springs, CO, 80933.
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Presented by Ron Perry, This Place is for the Birds
Ron Perry is a local independent seller of bird seed (and other fun bird and garden stuff). His shop is located on a unique historic property in central Colorado Springs with plenty of room for birds and gardens (and a wonderful big dog named Bella). He’ll share plenty of tips for feeding birds and will be happy to entertain any bird feeding questions you might have.
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
Presented by Jackie Hilaire, Corral Bluffs Alliance (CoBA)
Corral Bluffs is an amazing area east of Colorado Springs with terrific views, lots of wildlife, and little development. In response to the 2008 threat to the area, the Corral Bluffs Alliance was formed with a mission to preserve as much of Corral Bluffs as possible. Jackie will talk about plans for Corral Bluffs and answer your questions.
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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**Rescheduled from July 9**
Presented by John Bolt, Gen Mgr, Rocky Top Resources Inc.
We gardeners can never learn enough about compost and soil amendments, and Rocky Top Resources Inc., a wood recycling facility and landscape supply yard, has mastered the art. Join us for a detailed explanation of the composting process and methods of composting. John Bolt will present the program on the many aspects of amending soils of our area, from a professional angle.
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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Presented by Patsy Sullivan
Everyone has work to do in the garden for cleanup and maintenance, but there are questions you may want to consider: What circumstances or plants do you have that create more work for you? Are there products or methods that could save time and labor? come learn about ways to change your approach in order to reduce the time spent on maintenance and create more time for enjoying your beautiful garden.
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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Presented by Scott Winter
Remember that line from the movie Little Shop of Horrors, “What is that strange and interesting plant??” Well Scott Winter will share some unusual, interesting (and xeric) favorite plants of his that just may deserve some space in your garden. As a bonus, all of the plants discussed will be available at the big HAS plant sale.
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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HAS plant sale
The popular plant sale features many native, xeric and heirloom plants that are hard to find anywhere else!
Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 at the
Demonstration Garden (Cache la Poudre and Glen Ave.). Everyone is welcome. Come shop from the hundreds of varieties of perennials, annuals and drought-hardy plants. Also for sale are many varieties of organic heirloom vegetables. We hope to see you there!
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Presented by Deb Carr
Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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Presented by Barb Colvin
Learn tips and secrets on how to select, plant and care for shrubs that are suited for the Pikes Peak region. If you ever have struggled with selecting the best shrub for your landscape you won’t want to miss this presentation.
Free to the all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union
