Kids Container Gardening

Kids, come create your own container garden with a sand pail and edible plants that we provide.  RSVP please.

The Organic Approach to Garden Challenges

This class recognizes the importance of an organic approach to an edible garden, but also the entire landscape.  Learn organic strategies to include fertilizers, pesticides, beneficial insects, and companion planting!

Annual Koi Fish Auction

Phelan Gardens is pleased to sponsor the Southern Colorado Koi Club Annual Auction.  Club members will be on hand to answer questions about fish and ponds.  If you are thinking of putting in a pond, this would be a great event to attend.  There will be some beautiful fish showcased at this auction.  Cash, check and credit accepted.  Club will provide bags and oxygen for purchased koi.   Some goldfish will also be available for sale.   Viewing and Auction times will be posted for this event as it gets closer.

Bugs, Butterflies and Crawlers

This popular kid's class offers a glimpse into the world of beneficial insects. Expect hands on observation and education of the good guys! Attendees get to bring home their own surprise to be released into your garden. RSVP please to (719) 574-8058.  

Perennial Garden Design

Perhaps one of the trickiest to design, flowering perennial gardens--if done well-- are a huge asset to an overall landscape design.  Because of their varied bloom times, textures, and contrasting leaf color, design must be thoughtful.  Let us help you understand the strategies for designing a sustainable, beautiful year-round perennial garden.

Exploring the Rainforest

Kids, you are invited to come learn some fun facts about this treasured eco-system.  You will get to create your own miniature tropical rainforest with plants and a container we provide.  Take your terrarium home to enjoy!  RSVP please to (719) 574-8058.