Creating Your Hobby Greenhouse

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

So, you want to have a hobby greenhouse? Learn the answers to questions and ideas surrounding the addition of a season-extension structure, such as a greenhouse, to your property. This class covers essential information about location, cost, logistics and the practicality of each structure and device. This course is designed to allow you to explore individualized options for the use of a greenhouse or other season-extending structure.

Special Instructions: Bring writing materials for notes and questions specific to your needs.

Price: $57, $45 member

Instructor: Thaddeus Gourd

Thaddeus Gourd attended New Mexico State University where he graduated with a B.S. in pest management and horticulture. He earned a master's degree with thesis study in entomology at New Mexico State University and a Ph.D. in plant pathology with emphasis on plant parasitic nematodes at North Carolina State University. Thaddeus has worked for more than 19 years in the private sector of the plant science business, and since 2000, has worked at Colorado State University Extension as an agriculture agent and director for Adams County. He has extensive experience of gardening, weed science, entomology, plant pathology and greenhouse management and has been involved in the practice of integrated pest management for more than 30 years. Thaddeus retired from Colorado State University Extension in 2020 and now designs hail protection devices for home gardens and consults on hobby greenhouse designs.