A Master Class Example of Native & Veggie Gardening
August 8th Garden Visit- Alex Crochet
On the morning of August 8th from 9:00-11:00 you will have the opportunity to visit the garden of Alex Crochet, City Horticulturist for Colorado Springs, in the Papeton neighborhood.
Born and raised in the area, Alex is leading the city’s change from traditional turf to native plant species.
Papeton was originally an independent coal mining and farming town, where Nick Venetucci grew up on the Venetucci family farm.
Alex purchased this home seven summers ago and started with nothing. The front yard is a lesson in how to make a beautiful native garden. It has a naturally occurring look while at the same time being carefully curated. 90% of the plants in this area are native, hand watered once a week, and given no fertilizer. There are some stunning cacti and agave specimens, but it is hard not to be drawn to the eye candy of the four foot tall prickly poppy. You will see a swale bisecting the front yard which was built using the Hügelkultur method utilizing tree litter. Don’t miss the seed library at the north front corner – what a great idea!
We hope you can join us on August 8th to be inspired by Alex’s garden. Attendance is free for members and $10 for guests. Everyone must register.
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