Building a Better Backyard Garden
Upcoming Events

Building a Better Backyard Garden

Friday Feb 27 2026

4:00pm - 6:00pm

SJC Extension Office
Grow smarter, not harder. The Building a Better Backyard Garden series is a hands-on program designed to help home gardeners thrive with confidence. Learn to plan your garden, boost soil health, manage water wisely, and choose the right plants for long-term success. With tips on season extension and indoor plant care, you’ll be ready to grow year-round—whether you’re just getting started or leveling up your green thumb.

Event Information

SJC Extension Office
400 Gossett Dr. Aztec, NM
NMSU San Juan County Cooperative Extension
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$10 per class
(505) 334-9496

The Building a Better Backyard Garden program is a hands‑on series designed to help home gardeners grow with confidence. Learn how to plan your garden, improve soil health, manage water wisely, and choose the right plants for lasting success. Sessions also cover season extension techniques and indoor plant care for year‑round growing. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, this series offers practical, locally relevant guidance.

Dates and Times:

  • Friday, February 27 | 4-6pm - Getting a Strong Start: Season Extension & Seed Selection
  • Friday, March 13 | 4-6pm - Growing Indoors: Houseplants and Kitchen Crops
  • Friday, March 27 | 4-6pm - Designing a Successful Backyard Garden
  • Friday, April 10 | 4-6pm - Healthy Soil, Smart Water
  • Friday, April 24 | 4-6pm - Growing Strong Trees from the Ground Up
  • Friday, May 8 | 4-6pm - Gardening Beyond Your Backyard: Local Resources & Support

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