The Art of the Dish Garden

Move beyond the basic potted plant and learn the skills of miniature landscaping. This two-hour class focuses on the principles of scale, focal points and texture using various plants as the medium. Be guided through the technical side of "dish ecology", how to pair plants with similar light and water needs and tips and tricks to get around clashing needs, while styling a sophisticated, long-lasting display. Leave with a custom-made garden and the knowledge to recreate the process for every season. All materials and plants are supplied.

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

Price: $52, $45 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Armando Villa-Ignacio

Armando is a Ph.D. student in horticulture at Colorado State University, where he studies how rooftop agrivoltaic systems can be used to grow fruit crops sustainably. He is passionate about making plant science accessible and connecting research to real-world challenges in food and energy systems.