Join us for our 30th Garden Success Show seminar series and kick-off to our 92st spring in business! We have a great lineup of speakers from Spencer’s and our trusted colleagues.
Registration is FREE but space is limited so you must reserve your spot. Click the links below to register.
Friday, March 6
9:15 Lawn Care for the Pikes Peak Region – Mike Spencer of Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers tells you how to have the best-looking lawn possible. From irrigation to fertilization, Mike will take you through best practices and troubleshoot common problems in our area.
10:30 Seed Starting Made Simple – David Burnside from Botanical Interests and Lake Valley Seed discusses seed starting for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Discover what popular seeds need to get a successful start and how to nurture the seedlings to mature, beautiful plants.
11:45 Triumphant Tomatoes, Victorious Veggies – Todd McNulty of BFG Supply presents products and practices to grow the most amazing vegetables and the biggest tomatoes in your own garden! Learn about common problems and solutions in the vegetable garden. Bring your questions for your most successful summer veggie garden yet!
1:00 Healthy Plants From the Soil Up – Heather Gunnerson of Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers takes you on a journey into the earth- soil, of course. What it is, what it needs, and how the health of your soil affects the health of your plants, your garden, and your whole yard.
2:15 Pollinator Gardening – Megan Bradfield of Apple Valley Farms delves into the world of gardening with pollinators in mind. Learn what it takes to attract and keep important pollinators in your garden, and some pollinators that might be visiting your yard.
3:30 Fertilizing for Success – Join Todd McNulty of BFG Garden Supply as he talks about fertilizers for every part of your yard and garden. Annuals, perennials, grass, vegetable plants, and more benefit from fertilizer feeding. Learn what needs to be fed when, and what products are most beneficial for containers, raised beds, gardens, and more.
Saturday, March 7
9:15 Insect Pest Control – Todd McNulty of BGF Supply helps with all of your insect problems! Find the right product for your plants and the pests that are damaging them.
10:30 Choosing Herbs for Culinary, Tea, Fragrance & Medicinal Gardens – Tammi Hartung of Desert Canyon Farms presents an engaging seminar on herbs you can grow in your own yard for cooking, creating delightful teas, and making your own fragrances.
11:45 New Varieties from Ball FloraPlant & Selecta – Giovanna Romero of Ball Seed talks about exciting new varieties being grown from one of the biggest seed suppliers in the ornamental horticulture market.
1:00 Mythbusting & Common Questions – Heather Gunnerson of Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers goes through some common gardening myths and some of the most common gardening questions we are asked throughout the season.
2:15 Designing and Planting Beautiful Flower Pots – Ernie Koppisch of Spencer’s demonstrates his method of choosing the right plants, planting, and maintaining container gardens.
3:30 Plants for the Western Garden – Dave Dickey of J. Frank Schmidt and Woodburn Nursery will discuss perennials, shrubs, and trees that thrive in our area. Our soil and water conditions can be tricky to work with, and Dave’s expertise can help guide you to make the best purchases for your yard.
Sunday, March 8
10:15 Tomatoes – Daniel Chimeno of Fertilome/Hi-Yield gives his advice on how to have the most successful and delicious tomato garden ever. From planting and fertilizing to pests and pruning, Daniel gives you the confidence you need to get your hands in the soil and give this popular and delicious fruit a try!
11:30 Great Hardy Landscape Trees & Shrubs – Mark Wallace of Monrovia Nursery talks about trees and shrubs that are hardy and beautiful in our area. Find some new varieties or old favorites that are perfect for your landscape.
12:30 FoxFarm – Alyssa Campo Bowman of FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co. is discussing FoxFarm’s fantastic products and the benefits of adding organic materials, microbials, and more.
1:30 Lawn Care for the Pikes Peak Region – An encore! Mike Spencer of Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers and Daniel Chimeno of Fertilome/Hi-Yield tell you how to have the best-looking lawn possible. From irrigation to fertilization, Mike and Daniel will take you through best practices and troubleshoot common problems in our area.
2:45 Beautiful Roses: A Simple Guide to Growing and Nurturing – Maren Goltz of Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers delves into the gorgeous world of roses. Everything from location to pruning to general maintenance of these beautiful and fragrant flowers will be presented.
