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Starting a garden? Here's where to go in Albuquerque for free and low-cost gardening classes
It's finally feeling like spring.
If you are hoping to get a garden started but don't know how to begin, check out these five companies and organizations offering low- and no-cost gardening classes in Albuquerque over the coming months.
To compile this list, I sorted through pages of events on Google and social media in search of garden resources around Albuquerque.
Osuna University
Osuna Nursery has weekly gardening classes on Saturdays covering topics such as soil, container gardening, annuals and perennials, rose growing basics and smart watering.
LOCATION: 501 Osuna NE, 505-345-6644
HOURS: 11 a.m.-moon, most Saturdays through May 4
COST: Free, no registration is required, but seating is limited so come early
Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners
This organization hosts classes most Tuesdays and occasionally on other days of the week. Topics covered include shrubs, composting basics, pruning, native plants and more.
LOCATION: Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs, 10120 Lomas NE, 505-296-6020
HOURS: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. most Tuesdays through September
COST: Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration is required
Albuquerque Garden Center
This garden club hosts various classes, shows and plant sales throughout the year.
LOCATION: Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs, 10120 Lomas NE, 505-296-6020
HOURS: Varies by event, the calendar is updated monthly
COST: Free
City of Albuquerque Open Space events
Join the city for various educational events for all ages, such as the Family Nature Club, free gardening and composting classes, discovery days for children and gardening classes for adults.
LOCATION: Varies by event
HOURS: Varies by event
COST: Free
Albuquerque Public Library
The library offers free gardening classes at various branches throughout the spring and summer.
LOCATION: Varies by event
HOURS: Varies by event
COST: Free
