The Colorado Master Gardener Program: Planting Gardens, Growing People


The Colorado Master Gardener Program
in Broomfield County


In Broomfield County, a dedicated group of 44 Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers bring a variety of projects to life. The majority of projects include one-to-one consultation with Broomfield County residents, but it also includes special events, community gardening projects and other educational activities.

Broomfield CMG at Garden Store ClinicPrimary Outreach Projects


  • Ask a Colorado Master Gardener - During the "busy" season (mid April to mid October), Broomfield Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening-related questions at four locations: the Broomfield County CSU Extension office, Home Depot, Garden Country Nursery, and Anthem Ranch. Contact the Broomfield office for the current "Ask a Master Gardener" schedule.

  • Colorado Master Gardener Helpline - Year-round, residents may leave a message on the Broomfield Master Gardener helpline at 303-464-5554, and a volunteer will return their call and provide assistance by telephone or email. Broomfield residents may email horticultural questions to broomfieldmg@ext.colostate.edu.

  • Broomfield Garden Fair - Each February, the Broomfield Master Gardeners host a mini garden fair with booths, workshops, informational handouts, and door prizes.

  • Xeriscape Demonstration Garden - The Broomfield Master Gardeners designed and maintain a Xeriscape demonstration garden in front of Broomfield's City and County Building, located at 1 DesCombes Drive. The garden gives residents the opportunity to see and identify Xeriscape options in a natural setting, and landscape plans for the different themed areas are available onsite. 

Broomfield CMGsAdditional Outreach Projects


  • Weekly articles in Broomfield Enterprise
  • Speakers Bureau on gardening topics
  • Information booths at local fairs and events, including Broomfield Days, National Trails Day, National Night Out
  • Staffing educational events for the Colorado Garden Show and ProGreen Expo.

Broomfield CMGsEducation for CMG Volunteers


  • Basic training for CMG volunteers is provided by a multi-county partnership with Denver, Jefferson and Broomfield Counties in January through March.

  • Broomfield County Extension offers CMG volunteers a variety of continuing education opportunities.
  • Annual "Writers' Workshop" for CMG volunteers writing for local papers.
  • Multi-county and regional educational opportunities include CMG Plus Classes, ProGreen, CSU Short Course and CSU Field Days.

Summary

CMG volunteers have helped people with their plant questions in Denver for over thrifty years. Check with them for answers to your gardening concerns.

  • CMG volunteers: 44
  • Annual volunteer hours: 1,300
  • Annual value of volunteer time: $28,000

Contact Us

CSU Extension, Broomfield County Office
     One DesCombes Dr
     Broomfield, CO 80020
     Phone: 720-887-2286
     Fax: 303-464-5577
Broomfield CMG Helpline: 303-464-5554
Broomfield Email: broomfieldmg@ext.colostate.edu

Horticultural Staff