Events at the Garden

See what's coming up at the Conservation Garden Park.
FREE Landscape Class

Easy Herbs

Thursday, May 17 from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Herbs are a great addition to any waterwise landscape. Learn which herbs grow well in Utah and how to use them. >> >> Taught by: Beuna Tomalino >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park (8275 S. 1300 W., West... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Edible Landscapes

Saturday, May 19 from 9:00AM-10:00AM

Landscapes can be beautiful and functional. Take advantage of space in your landscape to plant edibles! We'll show you how. >> >> Taught by: Katie Wagner - Salt Lake County Extension >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Designing Successful Parkstrips

Saturday, May 19 from 10:30AM-12:00PM

Parkstrips can be hot, dry, and difficult to landscape and water efficiently. We'll teach you how to design your parkstrip so it looks beautiful, needs less water, and is easier to water. >> >> Taught by: Shaun Moser - Promontory... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Waterwise Trees and Shrubs Tour

Thursday, May 24 from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Not all trees and shrubs are created equal. On this special tour of the Garden, find out which are best suited to Utah's climate. Wear comfortable walking shoes. >> >> Taught by: Mike Lorenc - Conservation Garden Park >> >> Held... learn more

Garden Fair

Plant Sale at Conservation Garden Park

Saturday, June 9 from 9:00AM-2:00PM

Come to the first annual Plant Sale at the Conservation Garden Park. We're bringing local nurseries to the garden to sell plants the plants that work best in Utah. We're also bringing in experts to discuss the latest and... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Sustainable Landscape Design (held during Plant Sale)

Saturday, June 9 from 10:00AM-11:00AM

Properly done designs with waterwise and native plants fit Utah’s high-altitude desert and survive better than the alternative. Find out how to fit your landscape into our climate. >> >> Taught by: Lori Simonich - Inspired by... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

The Best New Perennials (held during Plant Sale)

Saturday, June 9 from 11:00AM-12:00PM

The plant world is constantly changing. Come and discover the newest and best flowers for your waterwise landscape. >> >> Taught by: Paul Klugg - Perennial Favorites >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park... learn more

Special Event

Lauren Springer Ogden - Design Inspiration for Waterwise Gardens ($20 admission)

Saturday, June 9 from 1:00PM-2:30PM

Waterwise gardening has come a long way in the past two decades. With an ever-expanding palette of beautiful adapted plants from which to choose, both native and exotic, now the challenge is designing attractive, sustainable... learn more

Special Event

Home & Garden Club: Summer Soiree & Garden Tour ($10 admission)

Saturday, June 9 from 6:00PM-9:00PM

($10) Come and celebrate the launch of our newest program, the Jordan Valley Home & Garden Club, at a special evening event. Learn from Home & Garden experts, stroll the gardens, and meet new friends who share your interests... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Barney’s Perennial Picks

Saturday, June 16 from 9:00AM-10:00AM

Learn from Barney Barnett, owner of Willard Bay Gardens, about colorful and hardy Utah-friendly perennials and how to care for them. >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park (8275 S. 1300 W., West Jordan... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Waterwise Perennials Tour

Saturday, June 16 from 10:30AM-12:00PM

Come to the Garden to find out which plants are at their peak during the summer. This is a tour, so please bring your walking shoes and sun protection. >> >> Taught by: Karen Eaton - Conservation Garden Park >> >> Held in the Education... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

The Best Kept Secrets of Lawn Care

Thursday, July 12 from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Is your lawn getting the better of you? Find out the little known secrets to improve the color and health of your grass and become the envy of your neighborhood. >> >> Taught by: JayDee Gunnell - Salt Lake County Extension >> >> Held... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

How to Build a Complete Irrigation System

Saturday, July 14 from 10:00AM-12:00PM

Irrigation systems can be confusing to install. Come to this special hands on demonstration to learn everything you need to know about building your own irrigation system, including drip systems. >> >> Taught by: Courtney Brown... learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Creating Curb Appeal

Tuesday, July 17 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Architect Ann Robinson of Renovation Design group will teach you how to improve the ‘wow’ factor of your home and landscape.   learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Accessorizing Home & Garden

Tuesday, August 21 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

It’s the little details that make a good design into a great design. Kathy Lillywhite of Tuscan Garden Works will show how to add art and decorative objects to your home and landscape in a way that’s classy rather than kitschy... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Effective Methods for Controlling Weeds

Thursday, August 23 from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Are the weeds winning in your yard? Come learn the best methods for getting the upper hand in your weed war. >> >> Taught by: Clifton Smith - Conservation Garden Park >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park... learn more

Special Event

Build Your Own Terrarium ($10 admission)

Saturday, September 1 from 10:00AM-11:00AM

Plants are great outside the home, but they can also add some spark to your interior. Find out how to use plants indoors and make your own terrarium to take home. Seating is limited. >> >> Taught by Cynthia Bee of Conservation... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Everything You Need to Know About Gardening

Thursday, September 6 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

Join radio host and garden consultant Joy Bossi on a tour of the Conservation Garden Park where she will share information >> about how to get the most out of your yard. Come with your questions and comfortable walking shoes... learn more

FREE Landscape Class

Turning Over the Garden: Fall Time Yard and Garden Care

Thursday, September 13 from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Perplexed about what to do with your garden in the fall? We’ll show you how to put your yard to bed for the winter. >> >> Taught by: Katie Wagner - Salt Lake County Extension >> >> Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden... learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Outdoor Rooms

Tuesday, September 18 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

Your landscape can be a beautiful extension of your home through the creation of ‘outdoor rooms’. Landscape Designer Eric Hull of Green Spot Landscape Design will show how create these spaces and improve the style and function... learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Developing Your Design Style

Tuesday, October 16 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

Everyone has a personal ‘style’ within them- it’s figuring out what it is that’s the challenge! Designer Kristina Kellett of Alice Land Home Collection will show you how to develop your taste into a design style you can apply... learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Quality on Any Budget, Selecting the Best Home Furnishings

Thursday, November 22 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

Choosing quality home and garden furnishings can make or break a design. Andrea Beckham of RC Willey's "Room To Talk" blog will teach you select quality indoor and outdoor pieces that fit your style but won’t break your budget... learn more

FREE Club Meeting

Home & Garden Club: Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 18 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

Join the Club for a Holiday Open House. Learn more about the Jordan Valley Home and Garden Club, make new friends and enjoy a hands-on demonstration.  We’ll have several experts on hand to give tips and hands-on demonstrations... learn more