Join Us for the Annual Meeting November 7th
Please join us for lunch, catch-up with other HAS members, a presentation of our accomplishments in 2026 and an informative presentation by Sally Gray from the Elmohr Iris Society about growing irises in the Colorado Springs area.
And, of course, a great Silent Auction selection. A sampling of auction items include:
- Private guided wildflower hike for 4-6 in Red Rock Canyon with Colorado Native Plant Master and iNaturalist ambassador Curt Nimz
- 2 VIP Tickets to Pike Peak or Bust Rodeo (food & beverages included!)
- 4 Butterfly Pavilion passes + tour through the gardens with a horticulture expert
- Artisan Silver Pendant
- Drunken Botanist Book & Liquors Basket
- A variety of garden center donations
- Plus many more!
When: Saturday, November 7th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: The Gathering Place at the Farm, 11141 Ridgeline Drive, Colorado Springs (for our second year after strong feedback from last year’s attendees!)
Who: This is a HAS members (plus their guests) only event. To become a HAS member or to renew your membership online, visit hasgardens.org online. RSVP and payment are needed no later than October 28th (see links below).
Cost: Lunch, a buffet, for $33/person (creamy sun dried tomato chicken breasts, Mediterranean orzo, balsamic asparagus with sea salt, pear and pomegranate salad, hummus and pita bread, bite sized flourless almond & chocolate tortes + lemonade, iced tea, coffee & hot tea).
Same caterer as last year after receiving rave reviews! Please pay via the Paypal buttons below (you don’t have to be registered with Paypal to use it) or by cash or check. Payment must be received no later than October 28th.
We hope to see you there!
CLICK HERE to register for the Annual Meeting.
CLICK HERE to pay for the Annual Meeting by Paypal. If you want to send a check via mail, please send it to 222 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
A Master Class Example of Native & Veggie Gardening
August 8th Garden Visit- Alex Crochet
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!
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