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Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course Certificate

The Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course Certificate is designed for Front Range growers seeking flexible, expert-led training to develop gardening mastery in our challenging climate with a short growing season. Choose from our hybrid program or take this series online.  

Price includes all live instruction sessions and access to all recorded instructional programming during the course. Courses are led by Denver Botanic Gardens horticulture staff and longtime instructors. 

 

Registration for each spring session is now open and closes after the first class. 

Register for Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course Certificate 

Register for Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course Certificate - ONLINE

Scholarships: Limited certificate course scholarships are available with a commitment to attendance. Notification will be sent to all applicants by email at least two weeks prior to the start date.

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Grow Smarter in Colorado’s Climate

  • Learn expert techniques tailored to Colorado’s Front Range.
  • Gain practical tools for gardening in extreme conditions.

Who Should Enroll

  • Aspiring horticulturists
  • Hobby and experienced gardeners looking to develop expertise
  • Landscape maintenance professionals and other green industry individuals seeking a deeper knowledge of best Front Range growing practices

Why Choose This Course

  • Flexible online or in-person format
  • Designed specifically for Colorado growers

Hybrid Learning Format

  • Participate in three live sessions (online or in-person) to earn the certificate.
  • Watch five on-demand videos between sessions (available for 30 days)
  • Engage in live Q&A at the start of each session

Ready to Grow?

  • Online Class: Enroll in the online class to participate remotely. Join live sessions via Zoom.
  • Onsite Hybrid Class: Enroll in the hybrid class and attend live sessions at York Street.

 


Contact us at adult.programs@botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3500 with any questions about the Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course programs. 

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