Amazing Vegetables A to Z: Garden Planning Strategies for 3 ½ Seasons of Vegetables

This course delivers expert garden planning strategies for three seasons of vegetables. Every season is a fresh start! In this foundational session, learn how to select the best location for your garden beds and explore the pros and cons of in-ground versus raised beds. This session empowers you to troubleshoot past challenges and set a solid foundation. Learn how to choose your garden location, find the pros and cons of various types of gardens, and prepare healthy soil for a successful season.


  • Learn the best positioning options

  • Get the pros and cons of in-ground, raised beds and container vegetable gardening

  • Find ways to repurpose materials for raised beds

  • Create and amend the soil environment for vegetables

  • This class fulfills one elective requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening full series certificate program.


    Amazing Vegetables A to Z is a four-part course series that helps beginners and intermediate gardeners grow more successfully. Learn science-based techniques, debunk myths, and maximize your harvest. Take the full series or choose individual classes. Sign up for the full series here.




    Price: $60, $51 member


    Location: York Street


    Instructor: Patti O'Neal



    Patti is a horticulturist with a background in nutrition. She is a retired CSU Extension Agent, where she served for 15 years. This is her 23rd year teaching with Denver Botanic Gardens where she continues to inspire gardeners—seasoned and new—across the Front Range.

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