Plant Growth Facilities
The Plant Growth Facilities are always blooming with new research and ideas. We are an Institutional Core Research Facility, managed by the Agriculture Experiment Station. Our facility houses over 60,000 square feet of research space including greenhouses, growth and biocontainment chambers, teaching greenhouses, classrooms, and of course, a conservatory.
Watch CSU’s Rare Corpse Flower Bloom for the First Time
The Corpse Flower bloomed at the CSU Plant Growth Facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. This rare phenomenon occurred after the plant sat dormant for 8 years.
More than 8,600 visitors came to see the bloom and numerous research staff and faculty used the occasion to advance their studies and work.
Research Facilities
We pride ourselves in the breadth and variety of the work we do at the PGF. Our staff includes 40 faculty and primary investigators, 250 research and support staff, and 300 undergraduate students all working in our facility. We represent 5 different colleges and study plant material ranging from Wheat, Salt Grass, Arabidopsis, to Hemp. The Conservatory serves our public and our lab courses with an extensive tropical and desert plant collection.
Teaching Facilities
Plant Growth Facility Access Requirements
To keep our facilities secure, and our staff safe, we require you to complete the following prior to receiving access to our greenhouses.
- PGF Orientation Training
- Worker Protection Standard Training
Upcoming Center Events and News
CSU’s rare corpse flower poised to bloom for first time
Plant Growth Facilities complete over $1.4 million in renovations
Contact Information
Plant Growth Facilities
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Appointments appreciated
PGF Manager – Tammy Brenner
Room 115 | (970) 491-7140
PGF Assistant Manager/Foreman – Paul Freebury
Room 115 | (970) 491-7430
Brian Hadley
Email: Brian.Hadley@colostate.edu
Facilities Dispatch
After Hours Emergency:
TEXT (970) 986-9427
Phone: (907) 491-0077
Email: fac_dispatch@Mail.colostate.edu
Website: www.fm.colostate.edu
Address and Maps
Mailing Address
200 West Lake Street
3030 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-3030
Phone: (970) 491-7140
Fax: (970) 491-7396
Email: CAS_Greenhouse@mail.ColoState.Edu