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Herb A-Fair: A Celebration of All Things Herbal

Sunday August 10, from noon to 5 pm. We'll be selling several different varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs. Youth activities and hourly presentations will take place throughout the day including information on growing, harvesting, preserving, and the use of herbs for health, craft, home and garden. Admission is free.

Social Gardening

Join us for lively garden conversations Wednesdays from 8:15 - 10:15 am beginning July 9. Willing hands are needed to help with deadheading, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and other summer garden tasks. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Connie Meyer, , if interested in attending.

Summer Birthday Parties at The Gardens

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Celebrate your child's birthday under our green roof shelter located in the Children's Garden. Two large octagonal picnic tables plus two standard garden benches allows for seating, as well as space for food and beverages. For more information about our birthday party packages and to make a reservation contact Connie Meyer, or 970 416-2482

Compost Bins For Sale

Looking for a way to compost yard waste cost effectively? Now's your chance! Pick up your Soil Saver or Green Cone compost bin while supplies last. The Soil Saver backyard composting system will be sold for $60.00 and the Green Cone food digesting system will be sold for $85.00. Come and buy a bin and check out our new compost demonstration site.
Learn more about the Soil Saver (PDF) or the Green Cone compost systems (PDF).

The Garden of Eatin'

The Garden of Eatin' is The Gardens' current fund-raising focus. The design for this 3/4 acre site includes an outdoor kitchen, international and continental U.S. gardens, an orchard and small fruits area. Ground breaking is anticipated for later this summer. Produce will go towards the Food Bank for Larimer County and the numerous volunteers who participate in this garden and its programs.

Light and Lively Brown Bag Lunch Series
Noon to 1:00 PM In the classroom, free, reservations not required

  • Heirloom Tomatoes, Wed. Aug 6. Presented by Connie Meyer, Gardens' staff.

Horticulture - Gardens on Spring Creek

City of Fort Collins Image Address: 2145 S. Centre Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80526
Horticulture Phone: (970) 416-2486
Open Hours:
May 1 - Sep 30 Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00PM
Oct 1 - Apr 30 Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Open Memrial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
Closed all federal other holidays
Educational Programs
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