Tagawa Gardens

If you think hot weather and limited rainfall are going to dry up your hopes of a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers, think again! Join us as we consider annuals that have what it takes to make it through the toughest summers!

Join Carole Kastler of Camelot Designs to learn more about the challenges we have in the areas of drainage, water, mulches, plants, and hardscapes in Colorado. What is going on and how can we address these issues with sustainable solutions. Come fully loaded to interact with questions and challenges of your own landscapes that we […]

Have you been dreaming of waking up to a glorious meadow garden at your home? Join John Murgel as he shares about his collaborative project that is investigating meadow gardens for our climate, finding out which plants persist and function well with the goal of making low-maintenance, high-impact plantings. John is the Douglas County CSU […]

We need your help to bring back the birds!  Since 1970, we have lost over 2.9 billion birds in North America according to a study released in the journal Science, in 2019.  Delve into the science behind our continental bird decline, as well as local examples of bird species being impacted right here in Colorado.  […]

Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? Learn all the practical steps, from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class.

Overwatered landscapes not only cost you money in the form of all that wasted water, but they result in the poor performance and even death of the trees and shrubs we plant! Learn how to improve your sprinkler efficiency, conduct an irrigation audit, and program your controller. See what’s new in the way of irrigation […]

Raised Bed Gardens are a fantastic way to grow veggies and flowers.  From being better ergonomically to being able to customize your soil needs, raised beds help you bypass our tricky clay soils and control what you’re growing in.  Come learn the basics of what you’ll need to get started or how to improve a […]

If you’ve been thinking about reducing your water usage or replacing your lawn, join Dr. Tony Koski from Colorado State University for a comprehensive talk about general best practices for your lawn, the pros and cons of turf removal, and the recommended ways to kill and remove your turf grass if you wish to plant […]

Growing in outdoor containers is a fun way to bring nature to different (and movable) parts of your landscape, porch, or patio.  Learn the tools of the trade on how to design and plant a container so you can enjoy your plants no matter where you grow.

Whether you’re new to gardening or a veteran green thumb, this class covers the fundamentals of creating a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Brought to you by Aurora Water and the City of Aurora.