Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012, 7:00 p.m., “Historical and Whimsical Facts about Some Common Vegetables”

January 3, 2012

scarletnantes.pngPresented by Larry Stebbins, Pikes Peak Urban Gardens

In what has become a tradition, Larry Stebbins, the pied piper of vegetables in Colorado Springs, will present our January library lecture. Come hear how Queen Elizabeth I almost poisoned her guests by serving the wrong part of a vegetable. Learn what color carrots were three hundred years ago. Do you know what vegetable was found in Montezuma’s garden in 1519 by the invading Spaniards? All of this and more will be included in this light-hearted but informative presentation. It will be a guaranteed good time for fun and old alike.

Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.

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Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m., “Weather – What’s Going On?”

October 3, 2011

raingauge.jpgPresented by Randy Gray

Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.

As gardeners, we are all aware of and interested in the exciting weather of our area (how about that 4.5″ rain on Sep 14?). Randy Gray will talk to us about weather issues in the southeast Colorado region. He is the Southeast Colorado CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) Regional Coordinator and is based in the Pueblo National Weather Service office. Visit their site at www.crh.noaa.gov/pub. And you can visit the CoCoRaHS site at www.cocorahs.org.

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Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m., “Jump-Start the Garden Season”

January 6, 2011

scarletnantes.pngPresented by Larry Stebbins, Pikes Peak Urban Gardens

Jump-start the vegetable garden season! What to do in January, February, and March? Larry will use his vast store of garden know-how to get us on the right track to making the best use of the early months in the vegetable garden; seed selection, soil preparation, and early start techniques. The right foundation will lead to a bountiful summer of good eats from the garden.

Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m., “Forcing Bulbs for Winter Bloom”

September 30, 2010

tulip.jpgPresented by Margie Womack

Forcing spring blooming bulbs to bloom before their time is a skill, an art, a craft. The skill lies in layering bulbs in their pot so they will all bloom at nearly the same time, the art is in the choice and combination of the bulbs, and the craft is in timing and handling of the planted bulbs to bring them into bloom. Margie taught this skill to the children of the HAS Children’s Garden program in the late 90′s and she will show us how to do it in her program. She invites you to bring your children (or borrow some) for this fun and free presentation.

Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:00 p.m., “The Three Summer Sisters”

August 5, 2010

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Presented by Elsie Pope, Elsie Funk, and Betty Roberts

Come learn about the dependable perennial sisters, peonies, irises, and daylilies. Elsie Pope will present peonies, Elsie Funk (from the Elmohr Iris Society) will speak on iris, and Betty Roberts will talk about daylilies. They will talk about varieties, their culture, and how to use them in your landscape. Bring your questions and comments, and we’ll learn from each other. Bring friends!

Free to all at the East Library, 5550 E. Union Blvd.
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