TIMBERLINE GARDENS

Gardening news, classes & savings

Late Spring 2009

Bringing the Earth Back to Life

I
t’s hard to imagine that there is anyone not
concerned about the condition of our world
(let alone the condition of mankind). For
most of us the changes that we make in our dai-
ly lives can seem insignificant in the big picture
of our world’s health. At Timberline Gardens we
bring you a healthy balance of the best earth-
friendly fertilizers and pest controls and safer
modern pesticides.
I think that the
most important thing Go Wild!
we have to offer is our
Grow it in Pots! Timberline
expertise. Not only do Timberline Gardens has wonderfully unique Gardens is
we sell these products containers for your home, deck, or patio. We your best source
(like Alpha fertiliz- have outdoor durable glazed ceramic pots from for native plants.
ers and Growmore Vietnam as well as from local artisans. There are From native trees and
seaweed extract) but shrubs to perennials
carved stone tinajas from Mexico that are ideal for
we also use them in and groundcovers, we
our own homes and outdoor succulents and cactus. Our alpine troughs have the best selection
gardens. This gives us are made of hyper tufa and are perfect for mini- of indigenous varie-
the confidence in these ature rock garden plants. If you need moss ties in the region.
healthy products to baskets, Timberline has them in many shapes You could easily
convince you that using and sizes. Growing in containers is a great create a whole land-
them will make our world way to garden if you have limited space scape with the native
a better place. If you are species that we grow. We
or just want to limit your yard work.
tired of using toxic pesticides have a great selection of
and fertilizers in your piece of Register now for our container
growing classes instructed by Manzanita, Dwarf Rabbit
the world we can help! Check Brush and dozens of other
out our Rain Gardening class experts (May 17 and 23).
native shrubs and wildflowers.
with
instructor If you would like to recreate
Brian Holmes the beauty of the Southwest’s
on June 6 (see more deserts in your garden, Timberline Gardens
class listings inside). is the nursery with all the plants you’ll need.
Happy Gardening! We have huge yucca palms, century plants,
cacti, bear grass, red yucca and desert wild-
Kelly Grummons flowers. Our staff is passionate about desert
plants and happy to share their experience and
advice for preparing sites for these plants.

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 Find Something New for your Garden!
Exciting New Plants From Around the World Plastic Nursery
If your garden is ready for a renovation, come into Timberline Container Recycling
Gardens and talk to our experts for ideas that you can enjoy Program
for years to come. You can minimize your maintenance with
Keep the plants; we’ll take the
various types of durable, evergreen plants as well as giving
pots! Finally we can recycle the
your garden a needed facelift. It will make you feel better too!
type of plastic used in nursery
We have several classes this spring that will intro- containers including tree and
duce you to the beautiful selection of plants at our shrub pots, perennial pots
nursery as well as classes that will help you look at your and bedding plant cells and
garden with a new perspective. If you want your garden trays. You can bring them to
to look different than your neighbor’s, we can help! Timberline Gardens, where we
Try some of these new varieties: will reuse many of them and
VVChinese Holly ‘Little Rascal’ the rest will go into bins to be
VVArizona Cypress ‘Blue Pyramid’ Fountains! shipped to the recycling facility.

VVCatalpa x erubes- Fountains!

cens ‘Purpurea’
VVRose of Sharon
‘Blue Satin’
VVSmoke Bush
‘Golden Spirit’
VVNinebark ‘Coppertina’
VVPrickly Pear Cactus
‘Citrus Punch’
VVYucca pallida
VVAgave polyantheflora
VVPerennial Snapdragons
‘Cervantes’, ‘La Mancha
Dancer’, ‘Saffron Prince’
VVLandscape Rose ‘Oso Easy’
VVBlue Mediterranean Sea Kale
Customer Loyalty
At Timberline Gardens we
really value our customers.
We would like to show you our
appreciation by signing you
up for our Loyal Customer
Program. With this program
you will be eligible for discounts Did you know that Timberline Gardens is the exclusive Colorado
on products and services.
These days, every little bit
helps. For each dollar spent on tucked under our customers’ arms. The innovative plants from
merchandise, you will receive
one point. For every 100 points sive plants such as Agastache ‘Orange Flare’, Achnatherum
earned, you will receive $5.00
off future purchases! Unused
points are saved and will apply
toward the next saving level.
See cashier for further details.
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Fountains!
We have a great selection of water
fountains at Timberline Gardens.
Choose from many different styles Ask About Our Five-
from manufacturers like Al’s Garden Year Warrenty
Art, and Campania. Whether you Did you know that at
prefer formal, traditional or rustic Timberline Gardens you
styles, we have the fountain for you. can get a 5-Year Warranty
Nothing adds to the ambience of on trees and shrubs? If you
your garden, patio or sunroom buy and use “Myke” root
like a water feature. inoculant for trees and shrubs
it will give you 5 years of peace
of mind. “Myke” is a dry spore
culture of beneficial fungi that
aids virtually all plants in the
uptake of water and nutri-
ents. It also helps the plant to
ward off disease. How many
plants have you lost over the
years and wished that they
were under warranty? Too
many! Ask us about the details
and terms of the warranty.
High Country Gardens
retail outlet for High County Gardens of Santa Fe, NM? Their
wonderful catalog is a favorite among gardeners and is often seen
HCG are always inspiring. At our nursery you’ll find their exclu-
calamagrostis, Salvia pachyphylla ‘Blue Flame, and Oeno-
thera ‘Shimmer’. We also carry “YUM YUM MIX” fertilizer and
soil conditioner that is favored by gardeners across the West.
Give us a call for availability of specific items from the High
Country Gardens catalog.
 Call 303-420-4060 or stop by to register
This year many of our classes are geared toward saving you money. From growing your own food to growing water-wise
plants: we can help! For hands-on planting classes bring your own gloves. Classes must be paid for at time of registration,
and are subject to cancellation if we have less than 5 registered participants so REGISTER EARLY and bring your friends.
THE EVOLUTION OF A GARDENER AND HER GARDEN: Front
range gardener and garden writer Marcia Tatroe will walk you through her life as a
passionate planter. With a dedication to gardening using minimal water, Marcia has
successfully transformed a suburban lot with terrible soil in the hail and ugly weather
belt of Centennial, CO into an amazing garden. She writes about her experiences in the
Denver Post every Friday, in articles in Sunset Magazine and in her book “Cutting
Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West”. Cost: $10
Instructor: Marcia Tatroe
Saturday, May 9, 2009, 9–11 am
XERIC NOT ZERO: The xeric garden doesn’t have to be a zero garden! Instead
of rock to replace your dying turf grass, plant low water shrubs, perennials and grasses.
This type of garden will save water and provide year-round interest. Cost: $10
Instructor: Jennifer Nevins
Saturday, May 9, 1–3 pm
PLANT A MOSS BASKET: Ever wished your hanging baskets looked like those
in garden magazines? The trick is to plant the outside of the basket. We will do that in
this class. Fee includes basket and plants. Cost: $49 Class limit: 12
Instructor: Karen Haataja
Saturday, May 16, 9–11 am
SHADY SITUATIONS: THINK THERE’S NOTHING YOU CAN DO
WITH YOUR SHADY SPOT? (SO YOU LARGELY IGNORE IT!):
From groundcovers to specimen plants there are striking colorful perennials that will
thrive and enliven your shade garden. Conditions from dappled to full shade and dry to
boggy will all be covered. Cost: $10 Instructor: Julie Martin
Saturday, May 16, 1–3 pm
CONTAINER VEGETABLE GARDENING: With limited space and water
resources many folks are choosing to grow vegetables in containers! Find out which
varieties do best on exposed patios and balconies! It can be done quite successfully
with a little advice from veggie expert Kelly Grummons. Kelly has decades of experi-
ence growing all types of vegetables and in no time you’ll be an expert too. As a bonus
you’ll take home a tomato plant ideal for a container. Cost: $10
Instructor: Kelly Grummons
Sunday, May 17, 9-11 am
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT: LET’S DRAW: Participants will tap into
the creative right side of their brain to do a simple botanical drawing. Bring an HB and
#2 or 2B pencils. If you want to do a drawing in colored pencil bring you own. Paper
will be furnished. You will have a matted masterpiece to take home at the end of class!
Cost: $25 Class limit: 15 Instructor: Karen Haataja
Sunday, May 17, 1–3 pm
Add color to your landscape and save $ with moveable con-
tainers. The following two classes are offered on the same day
for the ambitious gardener. You may bring your own container
or use the one provided in class.
 PLANT A SUN CONTAINER: Tired of using the same old petunias and
geraniums in your containers? This is the class for you. We will use unusual and
exciting sun loving plants for unique and beautiful containers. Cost: $15 plus cost
of plants Class limit: 15 Instructor: Karen Haataja
Saturday, May 23, 9–11 am
 PLANT A SHADE CONTAINER: Never know what to put in those shady
areas on the deck or patio? In this class you will plant a container to brighten up
those areas. We will use annuals, perennials and even houseplants for designer-look
containers. Cost: $15 plus the cost of plants. Class limit: 15
Instructor: Karen Haataja
Saturday, May 23, 1–3 pm
Classes
FRED & ETHEL: BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!: (Back by popular demand)
Did you know that Timberline Gardens is located on nearly 20 acres and grows over 3000
varieties of plants? This class is a “behind the scenes” tour of our facility. You’ll get to see
our compost-making operation, the firewood operation, the soil and gravel yard as well
as the plant growing operation, from the propagation area to the growing greenhouses.
Wear sunscreen and a hat and outdoor shoes. This is an excellent opportunity for new
customers and for those starting big projects who want to become familiar with our
products. (By the way, Fred and Ethel are our newest greenhouses!) Cost: Free
Instructor: Chad Griffin
Sunday, May 24, 10-11:30 am
WALLS AND WALKWAYS: Our hardscape specialist, Jess Richardson, will take
you through the planning process of building retaining walls, walkways and patios from
native and exotic stone. He will demonstrate how to level the area and fit the stone.
Class will be outdoors so come prepared with a jacket, hat and gloves! If you’re planning
to build a patio, wall or walkway this year, this class is for you. Cost: $10
Instructor: Jess Richardson
Sunday May 24, 10 am - noon
CRITTER CONTROL AND ALTITUDE PLANTS: This class is for that gar-
dener who perennially finds their garden munched down to nothing by creatures great
and small. Sally will also cover plants that do well at altitudes 6000 feet and up.
Cost: $10 Instructor: Sally Austin
Saturday May 30, 1–3 pm
RAIN GARDENING: A BETTER SOLUTION FOR WATERING
YOUR YARD: Have you ever watched the rain or snow runoff in your yard and said,
“I wonder if I could use this water more to my advantage?” The simple answer is a Rain
Garden: the environmentally sensitive and aesthetically pleasing landscape solution.
In this class, Brian will cover the basics of rain gardening from placement of the garden,
basic design and construction methods to planting options for the greater Denver area.
This class is sure to interest those who are looking for a more environmentally sound
solution for water run-off in their yard. Cost: $10 Instructor: Brian Holmes,
Saturday, June 6, 10 am - noon
GARDENING WITH DESERT CACTI, AGAVES AND YUCCA
RELATIVES: There are so many beautiful cacti, century plants (Agave spp.), yuccas,
and their relatives that thrive in our harsh climate. These plants look as good in the win-
ter garden as they do in the summer. Timberline is well known for its work with these
hardy plants and is expert at using them in the garden. We’ll discuss companion plants,
soil preparation and garden construction. Go home with a hardy cactus seedling!
Cost: $10 Instructor: Kelly Grummons
Saturday, June 13, 10 am-noon
SEE THE DESERT BLOOM: Every year in early June the cactus arboretum
at Timberline Gardens explodes into blossom. The dozens of cacti species
put all their energy into this grand display. Learn the history of the
collection and how the garden was built. Come see the
grandeur on Saturday, June 13 for the Desert Bloom Tour.
Cost: Free Instructor: Kelly Grummons
Saturday, June 13, noon–1 pm
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