What’s New, Broomfield!

Broomfield County Extension collaborates with businesses, organizations, and other counties to extend the reach of programming. Check out new programs and opportunities.

Learn More	Gardening Webinar Lineup for 2026 It’s a new year and that brings an all-new lineup of free online gardening classes from CSU Extension. Join horticulture specialists from around the state as they present lunch and learn webinars the second Wednesday of each month (and sometimes a bonus one!). Catch the first webinar of the year on Jan. 14 and learn about “Indoor Plants: An Introductory Overview for New Plant Parents.” Register for upcoming classes and view recordings on the PlantTalk Colorado webinars page.
Learn More	Green School Short Courses If you love gardening and are looking for in-depth, Colorado-specific classes, look no further! Colorado State University offers four short-course bundles depending on your particular area of interest . Enroll anytime for one or more of the self-paced online classes: Colorado Gardening Foundations, Landscape Management Basics, Plant Diagnostics, and Grow Your Own Food. The price is $195 per course.
Submit a Question	Ask a Master Gardener Year-round! Trained Colorado Master Gardeners are available year-round to answer horticulture related questions. Send an email to BroomfieldMG@colostate.edu, leave a message on the helpline at (303) 464-5554 or submit your question using this online form.
Learn More	Vegetable Garden Basics Gardening in Colorado can be tough! If you want to grow your own food but could use some help, this series is for you. Learn through a season of timely topics and get hands-on practice. Visit compass.broomfield.org for the dates of the 2026 Vegetable Garden Basics series. It’s never too early to pencil them in on your calendar!
Join Now!	Join the Seed Library If you haven’t signed up yet, submit your Membership Form now so you can start borrowing (and donating!) seeds at the Broomfield Seed Library. Look for the seed collection in the repurposed card catalog located on the second floor of the Broomfield Library. The selection varies depending on donations and seasonality, so you’ll want to check frequently to see what’s available.
Learn More	Front Range Tree Recommendations The recently-updated Front Range Tree Recommendation List is now available. Developed through a collaborative Green Industry project, this list is a go-to resource for professionals and consumers alike. Whether you are planning a new landscape or replacing a tree, you will want to check out this comprehensive guide.
Learn More	Plant Select® 2026 Collection Each year Plant Select® introduces a new collection of beautiful, waterwise and resilient plants. Plants are tested and evaluated for a minimum of three to five years at Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University, and public and private gardens across the High Plains and Intermountain West. The 2026 collection includes four perennials and a shrub, all of which excelled in the trials. Explore the new plants, including Silver Shield French sorrel shown left, on the Plant Select® website.
Get Directions	A Garden for All Seasons Thinking about converting turf to xeriscape next year? Winter is a great time to peruse magazines and websites for water-friendly designs, but it’s also helpful to see firsthand what the plants will look like in all seasons. Will they provide winter interest or help sustain wildlife year-round? Find out at the Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, home to a large selection of waterwise perennials, trees, and shrubs. It’s open all day, every day, and you never know what (or who) you’ll see there!
Learn More	Visit the CSU Flower Trial Garden CSU’s trial garden is open daily to the public during daylight hours, and it’s free! Here are just a few testimonials: This is one of the best trials in North America, maybe THE best in North America. So very lovely. A real gem in Fort Collins. Listed as #5 of “Best Things to Do in Colorado” by VacationIdea Magazine. Absolutely beautiful place. Full of joy and happiness.
Learn More	CSU Flower Trial Winners Each year, Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden tests and analyzes the performance of more than 1,000 varieties of annual bedding plants in Colorado’s harsh growing conditions. Learn more about CSU’s Flower Trial Garden — the largest of its kind west of the Mississippi — and the newest award winners.
Upcoming Classes	Online Cottage Food Safety Training Are you interested in producing food items from a home kitchen to sell to the public? If so, the Colorado Cottage Foods Act requires you to complete a food safety training course. CSU Extension offers online training that meets this requirement and (upon passing) provides you with a certificate of training valid for three years. Check this schedule for online courses offered statewide. Registration starts at $55.20.
	Disaster Resources Available CSU Extension has published a guidebook in English and Spanish to aid individuals and communities impacted by the recent Boulder County fires in the recovery process. Here are the links for downloading: After the Disaster Guidebook – Boulder County Después del Desastre Guía – Condado de Boulder
	A Little Free Library, Garden-style! CSU Extension recently installed a Little Free Library at the Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, but there’s a twist: the books for both adults and children are horticulture-related. Consistent with the “Take a Book, Share a Book” philosophy, visitors are invited to borrow a book. Gardening book donations also are welcome at this Little Free Library!
Watch Video	Residential Lawn Care If you missed it in real time, you can watch a recording of this GREEN series class taught by Sarah Schweig, Broomfield County Extension Director & Horticulture Agent.
More Information	Learn, Grow, Share! Grow and Give is a modern victory garden project with an Extension twist. Started in 2020 to make a local impact on food security, Grow and Give connects backyard and community gardens with food donation sites across the state. CSU Extension’s Grow and Give website offers a TON of great gardening resources in English and Spanish. Be sure to check it out! Register your garden to join the Grow and Give community and log your donations to friends, family and neighbors. Looking for a place to donate? Visit the Grow & Give website to find a site near you – there are two in the Broomfield area!
	Container Vegetable Gardening Did you miss it in real time? Watch a recording of this class taught by Sarah Schweig, Broomfield County Extension Director & Horticulture Agent.
	Native Bee Watch Check out the new native bee house recently installed at Broomfield’s demonstration garden! If you’re interested in helping monitor the bee population in Broomfield, read more about CSU Extension’s Native Bee Watch program.
View Recording	Virtual Seed Starting Class You may have missed it in real time, but you can watch a recording of this class taught by Sarah Schweig, Broomfield County Extension Director & Horticulture Agent. Topics include supplies, timing, and techniques for starting vegetables and annual flowers indoors.
Finance Resources	Money Management Basics Learn to stretch your money through these free online workshops offered by Broomfield FISH in conjunction with the City and County of Broomfield and CSU Extension. Check back for the next financial literacy workshop dates. In the meantime, here are resources from the previous series: Budget Basics Understanding Credit Your Financial Wellness Plan de gastos
Más información	¡Recursos Nuevos en Español! CSU Extension’s statewide horticulture team is working hard to offer more gardening resources in Spanish, including videos, numerous publications, and an in-depth Colorado Vegetable Guide. An English version of the guide also is available.
Submit a Question	Need Gardening Advice? Broomfield Master Gardeners are available year-round to answer your horticulture-related questions. Call the helpline at 303.464.5554, send an email to BroomfieldMG@colostate.edu, or submit your question using this form.
View Video	Watch our AmeriCorps Team in Action CSU Extension’s dedicated AmeriCorps members created and distributed more than 650 take-and-make STEM kits to Broomfield area children in the second half of 2020. This effort included a stop at Centennial Elementary in partnership with Community Food Share and the Broomfield Library. Team member Diamila Konate, pictured left, helped hand out STEM kits and free books. Watch this video to learn more about this community outreach effort. Didn’t receive a kit? No problem! Most of the kits can be recreated using common household items. You can follow along with these instructions.
Learn More	Making a Difference in Broomfield! CSU Extension now has three AmeriCorps service members working out of its Broomfield office. These important team members develop and deliver STEM programs in out-of-school settings to local students.
	Our Location Broomfield County Extension is located in the Broomfield Library. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with live horticulture help on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To request a specific appointment time, email csuextension@broomfield.org.