Scraps-to-Soil

05/18/2026

FYI, When to plant flowers :)

When should you plant flowers? The short answer is this:

🌱Start seeds indoors weeks before your last frost date
🌻Transplant hardy flowers before or at last frost
🌸Plant tender annuals after frost danger passes
🌷Plant spring bulbs in fall, summer bulbs in spring

However. . .

Different plants need differing amounts of lead time before they are ready to be transplanted into the garden. Starting too soon can result in a weak, lanky plant, while starting too late can give you one that is just not ready for the outside world—both will struggle to survive!

Whichever flowers you're wondering about, wonder no more! Find our guide at Almanac.com/when-plant-flowers

05/18/2026

Thanks to the gardeners & volunteers that showed up to the Garden Opening day on Sunday. It was a little wet but we got a lot of work done. Special thanks to W***y from Idaho Springs Public Works for getting the water set up for the community garden. We are looking forward to a fun gardening season 2026!!

04/15/2026

Join us next Wednesday (Earth Day!) for Composting 101 — a free info session all about how to get started composting in your own backyard! Learn the basics of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil, discover what you can and can’t compost, and choose the right setup for your home. Hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

Join us for our info series #3! We will be talking about the basics of composting and share our experiences composting in the mountains.

We will also be giving an update about our partnership with Clear Creek County to bring a local composting option to the community.

See you on Earth Day!

03/22/2026

Thanks to everyone that joined the 2nd Info Series: What grows best in Clear Creek County? It was a full house!

Special thanks to our presenters Conrad Fredell, Peech Keller & Cris Slaymaker. Also, our appreciation to the Slaymaker Cellars family for hosting our growing community of gardener enthusiasts!

A link to the YouTube video will be posted in the comments.

See you at the next Info Series: Composting 101 on Earth Day. April 22nd at 6pm at Slaymaker Cellars.

03/14/2026

Curious about what grows best in Clear Creek County? Join us for this free info session on Saturday, 3/21 at 6pm at Slaymaker Cellars! You'll hear from local experts who understand the unique challenges—and opportunities—of gardening at our mountain altitude. We’ll explore which vegetables and fruit trees thrive here, talk about soil composition, and share practical tips to help your garden succeed. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your harvest, this event is a great way to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow local growers. Hope to see you there!

03/09/2026

Gardening Season 2026 - Join the waitlist if you are interested in renting a garden bed for the season at the Idaho Springs Community Garden. First come first served basis, we will be contacting you in April.
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01/27/2026

Reminder: Join us THIS SATURDAY for our Introduction to Backyard Chickens & Ducks info session! Learn how to get started with your own backyard flock from local, experienced pros.

Register to join us here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-backyard-chickens-ducks-tickets-1979925755232

The event is free with a suggested donation of $10 to help Scraps-to-Soil continue to offer meaningful community programming. We hope to see you there! 🐓

01/21/2026

Reminder: Our Introduction to Backyard Chickens & Ducks event is coming up soon! If you're interested in learning how to get started with your own happy, healthy flock, this is the event for you! Register to join us here:

Learn how to get started with your own backyard flock from local, experienced pros in this info session presented by Scraps-to-Soil!

01/08/2026

Join us on Jan. 31 at Slaymaker Cellars for an info series: Introduction to Backyard Chickens & Ducks!

Curious about raising chickens or ducks at home? Join Scraps-to-Soil for this info session that's perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of backyard poultry! Local experts will share practical tips on getting started, including choosing the right birds, proper housing, and care essentials to keep them happy and healthy. Whether you're dreaming of fresh eggs or just want to learn more, this session is a great first step toward building a thriving backyard flock.

Register to join us here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-backyard-chickens-ducks-tickets-1979925755232

This event is free with a suggested donation of $10 to help Scraps-to-Soil continue to offer community programming. Thank you for your support of our mission to make Clear Creek County more sustainable!