Building a Better Backyard Garden

The Building a Better Backyard Garden program is a hands‑on series designed to help home gardeners grow with confidence. Learn how to plan your garden, improve soil health, manage water wisely, and choose the right plants for lasting success. Sessions also cover season extension techniques and indoor plant care for year‑round growing. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, this series offers practical, locally relevant guidance. Garden tools and giveaways at every event!

February 27 4-6pm: Getting a Strong Start: Season Extension & Seed Selection

March 13 4-6pm: Growing Indoors: Houseplants and Kitchen Crops

March 27 4-6pm: Designing a Successful Backyard Garden

April 10 4-6pm: Healthy Soil, Smart Water

April 24 4-6: Growing Strong Trees from the Ground Up

May 8 4-6pm: Gardening Beyond Your Backyard: Local Resources & Support

Event brought to you by the San Juan County, NM Extension office and the Potting Shed.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating. If you require auxiliary assistance to participate in this program please contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496 two week prior to workshop.

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