Dazzling Container Gardening

Container gardens are one of the easiest — and most impactful — ways to add vibrant color and beauty to patios, entryways, balconies, and outdoor living spaces. Whether you’re gardening at high altitude, working with full sun, or designing for a shady porch, the right container combination can completely transform a space.

Join Valerie Belding of Sunset Greenhouse as she shares the latest and greatest in plant selection, color pairings, and texture strategies for stunning summer containers that shine all season long — and transition beautifully beyond peak bloom.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to choose the right container for your space and conditions
• Plant selection strategies for sun, shade, and high-altitude performance
• Proven color combinations that create depth and harmony
• Texture layering — foliage, height, movement, and spillers
• How to design containers that look great early, peak beautifully, and age gracefully
• Potting soil fundamentals for healthy root systems
• Fertilization schedules that keep plants thriving
• Watering and maintenance tips for Colorado’s dry climate

Valerie will also share insider tips on creating combinations that don’t just rely on flowers — but incorporate foliage, structure, and long-season performers for extended beauty.

Whether you’re planting one statement pot or refreshing your entire patio, this class will give you the confidence and creativity to design containers that truly stand out.

Big color. Smart structure. Season-long beauty

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Phelan Gardens