Weld County Colorado
Master Gardener

HELPING OTHERS LEARN TO GROW

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Accepting Applications for the CMG and CGC Programs

2019 applications for Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners & Colorado Garden Certificate are being accepted through November 30th
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Closed for Thanksgiving

The Weld County Extension Office is closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018 in honor of Thanksgiving.
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Extension Demonstration Garden Now Open

Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Demonstration Garden on July 29th. View the progress.
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Gardening Questions?

Do you have a garden, lawn or tree question? If so, Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners can help.
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Demo Garden Blog

The demo garden at the Weld County Extension Office is being improved. Follow the demo garden progress on the demo garden blog.
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Colorado Beekeeping Associations with Swarm Hotlines

There are Swarm Hotlines that can connect you with a local beekeeper about a swarm of bees.
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Emerald Ash Borer tips for Front Range and Northeast Colorado Residents

The emerald ash borer is a wood-boring beetle responsible for the death or decline of ash trees in the United States and Canada.
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17,000 Front Range Trees Already Treated, Removed to Manage for Tree Pest

Cities and towns in the Front Range have treated or removed more than 17,000 public trees in preparation for the emerald ash borer
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Treasure Island Demonstration Garden

If you haven’t been to the Treasure Island Demonstration Garden in Windsor, you must put it on your list of places to visit!
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Weld County Farmers' Market

Visit the Colorado Master Gardeners booth at the Farmers Market. They would love to help you out with your gardening questions.

Quicklinks

PlantTalk Colorado ^TM Current Video Series

Tree Wrapping - Do Now!
Tree Wrapping by Dr. Alison O’Connor, Larimer County Horticulture Agent and Eric Hammond, Adams County Horticulture Agent. Young trees need to be protected during winter. Learn how!
Tree Care in Winter
Tree Care in Winter by Dr. Jim Klett, Landscape Horticulturist. Don’t neglect your trees in the winter!
Winter Watering Trees and Shrubs
Winter Watering Trees and Shrubs by Luan Akin and certified arborist and Tagawa Nursery staff member Mike Landers.
Colorado winters require winter watering of trees and shrubs to stay healthy.
Pine Needle Shed
What is Pine Needle Shed by Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens. Fall needle shed is normal! Don’t panic when your trees sheds needles.
Mulching Leaves into Your Lawn
Mulching leaves into your lawn by Dr. Alison O’Connor, Larimer County Horticulture Agent and Dr. Tony Koski, Turf Specialist. Leaving mulched leaves on your lawn adds organic matter to your soil and feeds the earthworms for a healthy lawn in Spring.
Winter Rose Care or How to Use a Rose Collar
Winter Rose Care or How to Use a Rose Collar by Luan Akin and rose supervisor and Tagawa Nursery staff member Tom. Learn how to protect your roses during the Colorado winters.
Winter Rose Bush Care
Winter Rose Bush Care by Luan Akin and certified arborist and Tagawa Nursery staff member Mike Landers. Learn how to use rose collars to protect your roses from harsh winter conditions, plus other tips for helping your rose bushes through the winter.
Indoor Foliage
Indoor Foliage. Easy to grow foliage plants for homes and offices.
Live Christmas Trees
Live Christmas Trees by Luan Aikin and certified arborist and Tagawa Nursery staff member Mike Landers. Do’s and don’ts of having a live Christmas tree.
Pruning Crossing Branches
Pruning Crossing Branches by Dr. Alison O’Connor, Larimer County Horticulture Agent. Crossing branches can cause problems if not pruned correctly.