Speaker: Rachel Durkan, Jefferson County Extension
Rachel Durkan from CSU Extension will go over the basics of urban tree pruning. Starting from the nursery, what is a good tree structure and how to keep your urban canopy happy!
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Speaker: Alison O'Connor, Larimer County Extension
We've likely made the mistake of planting garden "thugs" - the plants that take over your landscapes. Join Alison O'Connor from CSU Extension to identify a few of these plants and alternatives that are better behaved.
Speaker: Mel Schreiner, Tri-River Area Extension
Join Mel Schreiner, CSU Extension Entomologist, for a fun journey into insect camouflage and aposematism! Explore how bugs blend in with surroundings, from mimicking leaves to masquerading as twigs. Discover their clever tricks and how humans draw inspiration, creating camouflage clothing and more!
Speaker: Mollie Freilicher, Tri-River Area Extension
The CSU Extension Office in Grand Junction has supported a thriving demonstration garden for many years. Join Mollie Freilicher as she discusses some of the challenging conditions gardeners in western Colorado face as well as top performers from the garden and beyond.
Speaker: Dr. Tony Koski, CSU Department of Horticulture and L.A.
As summers get hotter, home lawn care will change with regards to weed management, irrigation, and cultural practices. Dr. Tony Koski from CSU will discuss best management practices to ensure that your lawn withstands the heat...and cold...that Colorado experiences.
Speaker: Allisa Zurbuchen, El Paso County Extension
Native plants can be a lower-maintenance, lower-water option for your landscape but only if they establish successfully. Join Allisa Zurbuchen, from CSU Extension, who's doctoral research focuses on nursery container production of native plants, for a deep dive into what's going on beneath the soil line and how to optimize transplanting success of your favorite native plants.
Speaker: Eric Hammond, Boulder County Extension
Eric Hammond from CSU Extension will discuss some of the top-performing trees in Colorado. A selection of tree types, sizes, and attributes will be included in this webinar.
Speaker: John Murgel, Douglas County Extension
"Because I said so" and "trust me" are not the most compelling reasons to change your gardening habits. Join John Murgel from CSU Extension as he delves into the evidence behind CSU garden recommendations.
Speaker: Karim Gharbi, Denver County Extension
Karim Gharbi from CSU Extension will talk about fascinating organisms that live in the various layers of a landscape - starting with soils and ending with the top of the plant canopy.
Food Safety Works is a training for food service workers that covers the basic requirements for safe food handling. Successful completion of the course provides a 2-year certification.
