Objectives of the Gardening Study Schools:

• Stimulate interest in the growth of plant materials to their peak perfection
• Teach soil structure and methods for making the soil more productive
• Offer plant identification instruction
• Explore growing techniques for garden plants, vegetables, fruits, houseplants, trees, shrubs, and specialized styles of gardening
• Illustrate methods for rapid propagation
• Provide an understanding of commercial and natural fungicides and pesticides, growth regulators and other chemicals
• Provide an understanding of plants’ reactions to certain weather conditions and how to modify these conditions to encourage optimum growth

Presented by Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Supported in part by a grant from Colorado Garden Show, Inc.

Audrey Coyle, President
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Renee Blaschke, President
National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Kathy Petersen
Colorado State Chairman
Gardening Study School