Gardening Good Enough to Eat / October 18, 2011
These days, everyone is trying to figure out how to stretch the family budget a little further. Planting your own “eat-ables” has never been more important. Bob Pennington, owner of Agua Fria Nursery and gardener in this region for decades, will talk about how to raise a successful vegetable garden. He’ll discuss when to
start the plantings and how to sneak edibles in-between flowers and other garden plants. Even at this altitude and with our soil, you can grow your own food.
Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 18, 1 day.
Course #HG353 01/CRN 20417
Bob Pennington, Fee $25
Xeriscape Gardens with Bob Pennington / October 25, 2011
Xeriscape gardens are water-wise landscaping. They are well-planned, use water efficiently and can even appear lush. Everybody talks about xeriscape; learn what it is,the basic principles of xeriscape, and how to design for good looks while saving water. Join Bob Pennington of Agua Fria Nursery for this introduction.
Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 25, 1 day.
Course #HG354 01/CRN 20633
Bob Pennington, Fee $25
Plan Now, Plant Later / November 1st, 2011
Before all those garden catalogs begin to pour in and fill your mind with garden glories beyond all possibilities, take this class and put your newly acquired skills to good use. Learn how to create beautiful, low-maintenance and drought-tolerant gardens step-by-step. After getting an overview of garden design principles, you’ll learn how to apply practical techniques, where to find the resources you’ll need, and what plants are best for the arid Southwest. You’ll leave feeling comfortable about creating a personalized garden design that works for you.
Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 1, 1 day.
Course #HG352 01/CRN 20414
Bob Pennington, Fee $25
Garden Superstars / November 8th, 2011
When it comes to knowing what will grow in New Mexico, few people have more experience than Bob Pennington, owner of Agua Fria Nursery for more than 20 years. This class will focus on plants and flowers that do incredibly well in our soil and harsh conditions. Some plants, like people, thrive in this special place; this class will look at a dozen or two of the most durable. These are the plants that you can ignore and they still thrive and look beautiful. Learn what you can put in the ground and
forget about. These are not just low-maintenance – these are the no-maintenance plants. Even if your thumbs aren’t green, you can be a success in your garden!
Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 8, 1 day.
Course #HG349 01/CRN 20415
Bob Pennington, Fee $25
