Fort Collins, Colorado
Join us for hands-on workshops and events that celebrate gardening, folk herbalism, and seasonal living.
Connect with nature, community, and the rhythms of the earth.
Upcoming 2025 Workshops
February 22⋅Saturday⋅1:00 – 4:00pm
Wild Earth Rhythms Series:
Dreaming, Planning and Planting With Intuitive Gardening
About
Step into the quiet stillness of winter and embrace the creative energy of a new gardening year. This workshop weaves together the reflective planning and the hands-on planting preparation of February, offering participants a comprehensive and inspiring start to their gardening journey. Together, we’ll learn the basics of designing personalized gardens for the year ahead, guided by the seasonal wisdom of dreaming herbs like mugwort and lavender. Participants will learn the art of intuitive gardening and craft with dreaming herbs. Then, discover the magic of seeds and master the art of soil blocking in a hands-on session. Create cold-stratification propagation planters while learning a blessing of the seeds ritual. No prior experience is required- just an open heart. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these workshops are designed to inspire creativity, nurture your well-being, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Join us in cultivating seasonal harmony, practical skills, and a community rooted in the beauty of the earth’s cycles. This workshop is open to all genders, offering a safe space for everyone to explore, create, and connect with the magic of the garden. Workshop is aimed for adults, tweens/teens and for children 9 and older. We request that children 9-12 be accompanied by an adult. $68 per/person
February 27⋅THURSDAY⋅6:00 – 9:00pm
Women's Circle: Rose
About
Join us for a late-winter circle to rest, dream, and honor the wisdom of the season before spring stirs. Inspired by Imbolc, a celebration of light and renewal, we’ll nurture hope and rekindle inner warmth. Together, we’ll share in a heartfelt circle to connect with what’s on everyone’s hearts, fostering deeper bonds and understanding. We’ll also craft rose medicine as a symbol of the heart’s resilience and beauty, sharing the strength of sisterhood in a supportive community. The gathering includes a gentle ritual to welcome light and love, fostering connection, reflection, and renewal.Cost: $30 per woman, all supplies included. No experience needed—come as you are!
March 8⋅THURSDAY⋅1:00 – 3:00pm
Women's Circle: Cottonwood
About
As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first hints of spring awaken, we gather in sacred circle to honor the wisdom of Cottonwood, a tree deeply connected to the flow of life. Cottonwood teaches us about resilience, surrender, and the gentle strength found in moving with, rather than against, the currents of change. In this gathering, we’ll explore the element of water, reflecting on how we can embrace fluidity, trust, and renewal in our own lives.Through ritual, reflection, and shared connection, we’ll honor the shift from winter’s stillness into the promise of new beginnings, carrying forward the lessons of patience, trust, and grace.Cost: $30 per woman, with all supplies provided. No previous experience is necessary—come as you are and step into the season’s quiet unfolding.
March 12⋅SUNDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
From Soil to Supper:
Edible Garden Design Made Simple
Sproutin' Up Fundraiser
About
Discover the art of designing and planning an edible garden tailored to Fort Collins’ unique climate. This hands-on workshop will guide you through sustainable practices, seasonal planting strategies and the integration of native edible trees and shrubs like apple elderberry and serviceberry. Create your personalized garden plan with step-by-step guidance and leave inspired to grow a productive and beautiful edible garden.This event is hosted by Sproutin' Up: Our mission is to improve the lives of children, teens and families living in under-resourced neighborhoods in Fort Collins through farming and job-skill training.All proceeds goes towards Sproutin' UpCost- $37 a personPresenters: Cortney Kern with Mother Gardener and Colson with Save A Tree
March 30⋅SUNDAY⋅1:00 – 4:00pm
Wild Earth Rhythms Series:
Waking the Earth
About
Come earn about plants for a first aid garden, featuring powerful healing herbs like yarrow and calendula, while exploring their traditional and practical uses in crafting salves and oils for wound care and wellness. Beyond personal healing, we’ll delve into the concept of land healing, creating talismans with natural materials to honor and restore balance to the earth. These symbolic tools will embody care and intention, fostering a deeper connection to the land we tend. This session weaves together practical herbalism, land stewardship, and soulful rituals, empowering you to create a garden that supports personal wellness and environmental healing. No prior experience is required- just an open heart. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these workshops are designed to inspire creativity, nurture your well-being, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. This workshop is open to all genders, offering a safe space for everyone to explore, create, and connect with the magic of the garden. Workshop is aimed for adults, tweens/teens and for children 9 and older. We request that children 9-12 be accompanied by an adult. $68 per/person.
April 10⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Dandelion
About
Spring is fully upon us, and with it comes Dandelion, a plant of deep nourishment, resilience, and joyful transformation. This often-overlooked plant is a powerful teacher, reminding us of the beauty in adaptation, the strength in lightness, and the importance of clearing space for new growth. In this circle, we will explore what it means to awaken gently, clearing stagnation and embracing the season’s fresh energy. Through ritual and reflection, we’ll explore how we can release what no longer serves us, making space for renewal and growth.Join us in community as we welcome spring’s rising energy, celebrating both the soft unfolding and the steady resilience that Dandelion so beautifully embodies.Cost: $30 per woman, with all supplies provided. No previous experience is necessary—come as you are and embrace the wisdom of the season.
COMING SOON:
May 4⋅SUNDAY⋅1:00 – 3:00pm
Bee-utiful Habitats:
Build a Sanctuary for Pollinators
Sproutin' Up Fundraiser
May 8⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Nettle
May 11⋅SUNDAY⋅11:00 – 1:00pm
Wild Earth Rhythms Series:
Garden Guardians
June 9⋅SUNDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Linden
July 27⋅SUNDAY⋅10:00 – 1:00pm
Brunch and Bouquets
Sproutin' Up Fundraiser
June 17⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Yarrow
August 21⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Motherwort
September 18⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Oak
October 9⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Calendula/Marigold
November 6⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Marshmallow
December 4⋅THURSDAY⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
Women's Circle: Valerian
About Wild Earth Rhythms
Join Mother Gardener & Wild Roots Studio in Fort Collins, Colorado, for a season or a year as we plant, tend, and harvest medicinal plants while learning to create our own apothecary and embrace the rhythms of seasonal living. Wild Earth Rhythms invites you to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in the art of working with nature.
About Women's Circles
At Wild Roots Studio, the Women’s Circles provide a sacred space for connection, reflection, and growth. Rooted in seasonal themes, these gatherings bring women together to honor nature’s cycles, share stories, and engage in meaningful practices like herbal crafting, meditation, and ceremony. Whether you’re seeking community, inspiration, or a deeper connection to the earth, the Women’s Circles offer a welcoming environment to nourish your spirit and celebrate the beauty of the seasons.
About Sproutin' Up
Sproutin’ Up is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering food security, community engagement, and hands-on education through urban farming and youth programs. As a board member and advocate for their mission, I am honored to organize and create educational events that reflect their values of sustainability, empowerment, and connection to the land. These workshops provide opportunities for participants to learn about gardening, local food systems, and the transformative power of growing and sharing food. Together, we’re cultivating a future where communities thrive through stewardship and care for the earth.
Contact:
support@mothergardener.com
Fort Collins, Colorado
80524