Garden Party

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COB Garden Party

Join the City of Bozeman and Friends for a Garden Party!

Mark your calendars and grab your sun hats because our fourth annual Garden Party kicks off on June 6th and were giving away free plants, compost, native seed mixes, and more to all you water conservation warriors!

Here are the details:

1. Garden Party Giveways for City of Bozeman Water Customers

While supplies lasts, residents connected to City of Bozeman water for outdoor watering can take home the following FREE items:

Three drought tolerant plants
Up to five gallons of compost- please bring your own bucket!
Drip irrigation supplies
Our Newest edition of the Water Smart Plant Guide
Other raffles and prizes!

Proof of Water Account required! Bring along your paper utility statement or an e-statement. Or, keep things simple and show us your Dropcountr account on your smart phone. Without proof of water account, you will not be permitted to take home free items.

2. Guided Drought Tolerant Garden Tours with the Landscape Designer

Join drought tolerant demonstration garden designer, Linda Iverson, for an interactive tour of the Museum of the Rockies water-wise gardens. Learn about the philosophy behind each garden bed design and take a look at the efficient irrigation design that keeps these water-wise plants thriving, year after year. Plus, you’ll have a chance to ask questions along the way. Scheduled tour times at 10:30 and 11:30

3. Water Smart Irrigation Technology Demonstrations

Ready to take control of your irrigation timer? Need advice on existing issues within your irrigation system?Wondering how to convert your sprinklers to drip irrigation? If so, then these demonstrations are for YOU! Learn about each of these topics, and more, during our free hands-on irrigation demos with water conservation specialists.

4. Free Water-Wise Plant Exchange

If you’ve recently divided a perennial, identified surprise garden volunteers, or simply decided you want to remove a plant from your landscape, we encourage you to pot it up and bring it along to our water-wise plant exchange. Because sharing is caring, and sharing plants makes us (and the plants) happy!

5. Connect with Local Community Groups

Chat with local community groups and gardening experts from across the valley to gain local intel on important landscaping considerations. Learn about bird-friendly landscaping, invasive weed management, the importance of building healthy-living soil, and beyond!

For all inquiries related to the Garden Party, please contact the Water Conservation Division at waterconservation@bozemanmt.gov or (406) 582- 3220.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I arrive?

People tend to arrive early before the event begins to get 'first plant picks'. That being said, we have had plants available up until the end of the event! Feel free to come by at a time convenient for you.

What if I'm not a City of Bozeman Water Customer?

We encourage everyone to attend the Garden Party! The Gallatin Conservation District will have free seed mix and the plant swap table is open to all. The raffle is also open to all attendees! It is a fun event for all and we encourage anyone in the community to come by and interact with our local community groups.

What should I bring?

Please bring proof that you are a water customer in the form of paper bill, e-statement, or Dropcountr app. This will make the check in process smoother. If you forget, we can look you up by name in our system. Bring a bucket a bucket to take compost home and a reusable bag for any free goodies! As always, please dress accordingly to the weather conditions and bring water.

Can I enter the Museum of the Rockies?

The Garden Party is a separate event and does not grant you admission to the Museum. Museum attendance is encouraged, but please be ready to pay upon entry.