January 2006
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EVENTS GARDEN TOURS GARDEN & HOME SHOWS CLASSES / LECTURES LOOKING AHEAD
Events and classes are subject to change. Please call in advance to verify information.
| EVENTS |
| Jan. 1 - 22 |
Blossoms
of Light Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 6 - 9 p.m. nightly; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants; entertainment, refreshments; Fee: Adults - $8, Seniors (65+) and Youth (ages 4 - 15) - $6, Children 3 & under are free; 720-865-3500 |
| Jan. 1 |
Free
Sunday Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 970-245-3288 |
| Jan. 6 |
Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-973-3705 |
| Jan. 16 |
Free
Day Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 720-865-3544 |
| GARDEN AND HOME SHOWS |
| GARDEN TOURS |
| CLASSES/LECTURES |
| Please note: Classes are subject to change. Please call in advance to verify information. | |
| Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
"Read and Seed" The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; For children ages 4 - 6. Fee: $2.50 per session or $10 for 5 sessions; Reservations suggested; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 4 |
"The Ins and Outs of
Indoor Plants"
by the Fort Collins Nursery Staff The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: Noon - 1 p.m.; a Light & Lively Brown Bag Lunch Series class; Free; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 7 |
"Introduction to Growing
Orchids"
by Dee Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722 |
| Jan. 10 |
"Making Fresh and
Fragrant Eucalyptus Wreaths"
by Sue Oberle The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee (including all wreath materials): $25 members, $30 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 11, 25 |
"Garden Journeys" The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 4 -5 p.m.; For ages 6 - 12; Healthy snacks, art, music, science and all around plant fun; reservations suggested; Fee: $5 per session or $22.50 for 5 sessions; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 19 |
"The Beauty of Small
Trees and Shrubs"
by Allison Sheldon The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee : $15 members, $20 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 26 | Bonfils-Stanton
Lecture: "Heirlooms for the 21st Century"
by Rosalind Creasy, author of
Complete Book of Edible Landscaping Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 7 p.m.; Fee: $16 members, $21 nonmembers with pre-registration; Early Bird Special for series of 3 Bonfils-Stanton lectures is $39 members, $49 nonmembers. Reservations must be made by January 12. 720-865-3580 |
| Jan. 28 |
"Introduction to Growing Bonsai"
by Dee Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722 |
| Jan. 28 |
"Seed Starting -- the
Basics & Beyond"
by Susan Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722 |
| Jan. 29 |
"Natural Skin Care"
by Christina Blume, Herbalist Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Learn how to make several skin care items and take home an extensive handout, bag of steaming herbs, a month's supply jar of moisturizer and a pot of lip balm. Materials fee: $25; 303-690-4722 |
| Jan. 30 |
"In Love with
Aromatherapy"
by Mary Axelrod The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $25 members, $30 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 31 |
"Cold Frames for the
Garden"
by Tom Throgmorton The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $15 members, $20 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Jan. 31 |
"Romancing the Site: Inspired Gardening with
Regionally Adapted Plants" Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Horticulture 2006 Symposia Series; Speakers include Nan Blake Sinton, Page Dickey, Rosemary Alexander, Judith Phillips and Dan Hinkley. Please see www.hortmag.com for details. |
| NOTE:
Denver
Botanic Gardens Center for
Continuing Education offers numerous classes throughout the year. You
will find something for everyone -- adults, families, and kids. Call
720-865-3610 to request a free catalog of classes or visit www.botanicgardens.org. Hudson Gardens in Littleton also offers classes throughout the year in conjunction with the Community Education Department of Arapahoe Community College. Please see www.hudsongardens.org for information. |
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| LOOKING AHEAD | |
| Feb. 1 |
"Orchids 101"
by Linda Schneider of Gulley
Greenhouse The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: Noon - 1 p.m.; a Light & Lively Brown Bag Lunch Series class; Free; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 2 & 9 |
"The Beneficial
Backyard"
by Arthur Fairburn of Blue Spruce
Design The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $23 members, $28 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 3 |
Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-973-3705 |
| Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 |
"Read and Seed" The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; For children ages 4 - 6. Fee: $2.50 per session or $10 for 5 sessions; Reservations suggested; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 8, 22 |
"Garden Journeys" The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 4 -5 p.m.; For ages 6 - 12; Healthy snacks, art, music, science and all around plant fun; reservations suggested; Fee: $5 per session or $22.50 for 5 sessions; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 10 - 12 | Landscapes
West -Gardening Conference & Garden Show Location: Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St., Grand Junction Time: Lectures and demonstrations: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. - Noon. on Sunday Garden Show Noon - 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday Fees: $25 on Friday, $50 on Saturday, $25 on Sunday; Garden Show only: $2; Pre-registration must be received by Feb. 3 or a $5 late fee will be added. For details and to download the registration form please visit www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/TRA/Special/LW06Brochure.pdf or call 970-244-1836. |
| Feb. 11 - 19 |
Colorado
Garden & Home Show Colorado Convention Center in Denver Time: Sat.10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. - Wed. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. Noon - 9 p.m. Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids 12 & under free. Discount tickets are available for $10 at King Soopers. Visit www.gardeningcolorado.com or call 303-932-8100 for more information. |
| Feb. 13,, 20, 27 & Mar. 6 |
"A Comprehensive Approach to Landscape
Design" by Jack Armstrong of Garden
Art Landscaping The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 9 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $65 members, $70 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 16, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 |
"The Colorado Kitchen Garden" by
Sue Oberle of Oberle Botanical The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $55 members, $60 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 20 |
Free
Day Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 720-865-3544 |
| Feb. 21 & 28 |
"An Overview of Botanical Illustration" by
Denise Newberry of DNL Designs The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $27 members, $32 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 22 |
"Just Do It! Starting Seeds Indoors" by
Jeff Sorenson of Rabbit Shadow Farm The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $20 members, $25 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 23 |
"The Secret Lives of Conifers in the
West" by Pat Hayward The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $15 members, $20 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information. |
| Feb. 23 | Bonfils-Stanton
Lecture: "Establishing a Prairie Meadow in Your Own Back Yard"
by Neil Diboll Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 7 p.m.; Fee: $16 members, $21 nonmembers with pre-registration; Early Bird Special for series of 3 Bonfils-Stanton lectures is $39 members, $49 nonmembers. Reservations must be made by January 12. 720-865-3580 |