What makes a landscape sustainable? There are so many answers to this question; everyone has a different idea. If you are one of the many who think that reducing turf areas around your home is a big step towards gardening with less water (and it is), then you might want to attend our Lifestyles Al Fresco class next Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Curtis Manning of Curtis Manning Design will present a wide range of cutting-edge ideas to make your backyard into a true four-season living space. Come and hear the latest, most innovative concepts in outdoor amenities: outdoor fireplaces; patios; built-in grills and kitchens (which are all the rage these days); pergolas and more. While this program is not geared towards sustainable landscaping as such, it is chock full of creative ideas that can be utilized in this manner, and it’s a one-time offering at Denver Botanic Gardens this year. This is your only chance to hear about these cutting-edge ideas for garden rooms.