September

MARCH 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

Mar. 3	Free Day Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-973-3705

Mar. 3 - 5	Echter's Echxpo Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3 - 5:30 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Sat. & 12 - 4 p.m. on Sun.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 4	Fourth Annual Water-Smart Gardening Expo Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exhibit hall; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. lectures; Fee: $12 members and $15 non-members who pre-register, $20 day of the event; Lectures include "Introduction to Xeriscape" by Alan Rollinger, "Water-Wise Irrigation" by Brent Mecham, "Colorado Wildscapes" by Ken Strom and "My Favorite Water-Smart Plants" by Dan Johnson. 720-865-3580

Mar. 4 - 5	High Desert Orchid Society's Orchid Show Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 970-245-3288

Mar. 5	Free Sunday Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 970-245-3288

Mar. 7	"Get Wet -- Water Gardening Fun in 2006" Sponsored by Colorado Water Garden Society Denver Botanic Gardens Gates Hall; Time: 7 - 9 p.m.; Free; For more information call 303-843-9619.

Mar. 11 - 12	Denver Orchid Society Show & Sale Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 303-465-1166

Mar. 17	Free Admission -- for People Wearing Green! Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 970-245-3288

Mar. 20	Free Day Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 720-865-3544

Mar. 25 - 26	Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-799-9058

GARDEN AND HOME SHOWS

Mar. 3 - 5	2006 HBA Colorado Springs Home and Garden Show Location: Phil Long Expo Center in Colorado Springs Time: 1 - 9 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sat., and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sun. Fee: Adults $6, Seniors and Military $4, Children under age 17 free Information: www.cshba.com

Mar. 3 - 5	Fort Morgan Home & Garden Show Location: Fort Morgan High School Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sat. and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sun. Information: 970-867-6702

Mar. 11 - 12	Pueblo's Original Home and Garden Show Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds Ag. Palace in Pueblo Time: Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee: $5 on Sat. & Sun., Ages 12 and under free; Information: www.homebuilderspueblo.org or call 719-545-9484.

Mar. 16 - 19	Spring Home and Patio Show Location: National Western Complex in Denver Time: 3 - 9 p.m. on Thurs., Noon - 9 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sun. Fee: $8, Seniors $6 on Thurs. & Fri., Kids under 12 free; Information: www.bigasalloutdoors.com or call 303-892-6800

GARDEN TOURS

CLASSES/LECTURES

*Please note: Classes are subject to change. Please call in advance to verify information.*

Mar. 1	"Community Supported Agriculture" by Bailey and Dennis Stenson of Happy Heart Farm 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.

Mar. 1	"Water Smart Irrigation" by Bill Wobido and Scott Kolowitz Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.; Free, no registration required; Sponsored by City of Aurora Utilities Dept.; 303-739-7356.

Mar. 2	"Rock Gardening" by Panayoti Kelaidis HEAT Auditorium at 1059 Alton Way, Building 758, at Lowry in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 3	"Continental Ideas for American Gardens" by Lauren Springer Ogden Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.; Advanced ticket purchase required for this class; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 3	"Ten Great Perennials for Container Gardens" by Debi Borden-Miller, Hardy Boy Plants Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3:30 - 4 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 3	"African Violet Care and Propagation" by Harry Weber, Rocky Mountain African Violet Council Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 4:30 - 5 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 3 - 4	2006 Sustainable Landscaping Short Course Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont; Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sat.; Sponsored by Boulder County Cooperative Extension; For information on topics, speakers and fees please visit www.coopext.colostate.edu/boulder and click on the links to see the Short Course brochure or call 303-678-6238.

Mar. 4	2006 High Plains Landscape Workshop Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins; Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Fee: $25 (lunch included), $30 after Feb. 15 postmark; For details and a registration form please visit www.fcgov.com/utilities/highplains.php. Or, call 970-221-6877.

Mar. 4	"Organic Gardening & Composting" by Julaine Kennedy from Age Old Organics Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11 a.m. - Noon.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 4	"Design Your Own Landscape" by Carole Kastler of Camelot Design Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 4	"Make a Wild Choice -- Establishing Wildflowers Along the Front Range" by Don Eversoll of Beauty Beyond Belief Wildflower Seed Company Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 4	"Organic Lawn and Garden Care" by Tim Gilpin and Kathleen Christensen Community Montessori at 805 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder; Time: 1 - 4 p.m.; Fee: $29; Offered by Boulder Valley School District Lifelong Learning; For information or to register call 303-499-1125 ext. 222 or visit www.bvsd.org/LLL

Mar. 4	"The Old, the New and the Weird" by Becky Eterno, The Flower Bin in Longmont; Time: 11 a.m.; 303-772-3454

Mar. 4	"The Grass Class" by Michael Morris and Harvey Nail The Flower Bin in Longmont; Time: 2 p.m.; 303-772-3454

Mar. 4	"Stone: Heart of the Mountain" by Susan Yetter Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Mar. 4 - 5	Echter's Echxpo Gardening Classes Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Echter's will offer 13 classes on Mar. 4 and seven classes on Mar. 5; Classes will be one-half hour to one hour in length. To see a schedule of classes and speakers please visit www.echters.com. 303-424-7979

Mar. 5	"Pruning 101" by Craig Miller Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 6, 13 & 20	"Home Xeriscape Design" Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; This 3-evening course is for CSU customers only. Fee: $75; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. See www.csu.org for details. Call 719-668-4555 to register.

Mar. 7	"Feng Shui for Your Garden" by Gary Hendrickson The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $30 members, $35 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Mar. 7,14 & 21	"Home Xeriscape Design" Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; This 3-evening course is for CSU customers only. Fee: $75; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. See www.csu.org for details. Call 719-668-4555 to register.

Mar. 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.

Mar. 8	"Creating Herbal Bodycare Products" by Kathryn Higgins of Motherlove Herbal Company The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $23 members, $28 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Mar. 8 & 12	"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.

Mar. 10 - 11	Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs Landscape Design School - Course 1 CFGC Headquarters, 1556 Emerson St., Denver; Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Fee: Full Course - Members and Master Gardeners $30, Non-members $35, One day - Members and Master Gardeners $20, Non-members $22. Please see www.coloradogardenclubs.org and click on "Education" for information on sessions and speakers and a registration form. 303-439-8836

Mar. 11	"Pushing the Limit: Growing Zone 6 & 7 Succulents, Cacti and Other Plants Utilizing Micro-Climates and Winter Protection Devices" by Scott Preusser, Kelly Grummons and Steve Miles Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Mar. 11	"Starting from Scratch: Preparing the Soil for a New or Renovated Landscape or Garden" by Kelly Grummons Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Mar. 11	"Arugula to Zucchini - Basics of Vegetable Gardening" by Ryan Schmitt The Flower Bin in Longmont; Time: 2 p.m.; 303-772-3454

Mar. 11	"Pamper Your Irrigation System" by Dave Cooper United Artist Theater Complex at the Colorado Center, I-25 & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 11	"Earth Friendly Gardening" by Chris Woodburn and Harriett McMillan Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 11	"Xeriscape: Planning Four Seasons of Color" by Carol O'Meara Lafayette Public Library in Lafayette; Time 9 a.m. - Noon; For Lafayette Water customers only; Pre-registration required; Call 303-441-3278 Ext. 25 or visit www.conservationcenter.org to register or for more information.

Mar. 12	"Glorious Grasses: Plumes with Panache" by Marilyn Raff Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 14	"Pamper Your Irrigation System" by Dave Cooper Harvey Park Baptist Church at 2112 S. Patton Court in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 14	"Trees for Aurora" by Rick Bowser Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora; Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free, no registration required; Sponsored by City of Aurora Utilities Dept.; 303-739-7356.

Mar. 16	Bonfils-Stanton Lecture: "The Livable Landscape" by Rick Darke Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 7 p.m.; Fee: $16 members, $21 nonmembers with pre-registration; 720-865-3580

Mar. 16	"Pamper Your Irrigation System" by Dave Cooper HEAT Auditorium at 1059 Alton Way, Building 758, at Lowry in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 18	"Introduction to Bonsai" by Dee Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 18	"Creating a Budget and Plan for a New or an Improved Existing Landscape" by Carole Kastler of Camelot Design Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.; See www.tagawagardens.com for details; Fee: $125; 303-690-4722

Mar. 18	"Tree Fruit and Grapevine Pruning for Beginners" Western Colorado Research Center at 2168 B 1/2 Road in Grand Junction; Time: 12:30 - 4 p.m.; Fee: $20 for those who register by noon on Mar. 10; $25 at the door. Contact Dr. Harold Larsen at 970-434-3264 ext 205 for information.

Mar. 18	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Mar. 18	"Introduction to the World of Cacti and Succulents" by Scott Preusser Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Mar. 18	"Pruning Trees" by Darrel Havener, arborist Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 am.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 18	"Pruning Shrubs" by Darrel Havener, arborist Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 19	"Plant Partners" by Harriett McMillan Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 19	"Great Spring-Flowering Trees & Shrubs" by Craig Miller Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 20	"Adding Pizzazz to Your Landscape" by Ken Ball Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora; Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Free, no registration required; Sponsored by City of Aurora Utilities Dept.; 303-739-7356.

Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3 & 10	"Yoga for Gardeners" by Will Moore The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 5:45 - 7 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $36 members, $41 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Mar. 21, 25, 28, Apr. 4 & 11	"The Vine for Wine 2006: Growing Wine Grapes on the Front Range of Colorado Location: sites in Longmont and Boulder; Times: class times vary. Sponsored by Boulder County Cooperative Extension and the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board; For information on topics, speakers and fees please visit www.coopext.colostate.edu/boulder and click on the link "Vine for Wine" to see the brochure or call 303-678-6238.

Mar. 22, 25 & Apr. 5	"Garden Photography for 35mm and Digital Cameras" by Britt Ripley The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m. on Mar. 22, 4 - 5:30 p.m. on Mar. 25 and 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Apr. 5;; Advance reservations required. Fee: $40 members, $45 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Mar. 25	"Getting Your Pond Ready for Spring" by Dee Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 25	"Yes, You Can Plant Now! All About Cold-Hardy Vegetables & Annuals" Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m..; 303-690-4722

Mar. 25	"Where Do I Start?" by Susan Yetter Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Mar. 25	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Mar. 25	"Less Lawn, Not Lawn-less" by Ken Ball United Artist Theater Complex at the Colorado Center, I-25 & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 25	"Xeriscape Workshop" Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Office, 31717 United Ave., Pueblo; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; Topics: How to Apply the Principles of Xeriscape to Your Landscape, Plants That Prosper in a Low Water Garden, and Water-Wise Irrigation. Call 719-948-2023 to register.

Mar. 25	"Great Gardens with Less Time" by Krystal Keistler Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time:10 - 11:30 a.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 26	"Creating Classy Containers for Sun or Shade" by Krystal Keistler Echter's Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979.

Mar. 26	"Sundays with Rob -- Design Tips and Inspirations" by Rob Proctor Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11 a.m. - Noon.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 26	"Xeriscape -- The Basics" by Craig Miller Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722

Mar. 28	"Less Lawn, Not Lawn-less" by Ken Ball Harvey Park Baptist Church at 2112 S. Patton Court in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Mar. 29	"Mile High Gardening" by Abby Schreiber Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora; Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Free, no registration required; Sponsored by City of Aurora Utilities Dept.; 303-739-7356.

Mar. 30	"Less Lawn, Not Lawn-less" by Ken Ball HEAT Auditorium at 1059 Alton Way, Building 758, at Lowry in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

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.

LOOKING AHEAD
Apr. 1	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Apr. 1	"The Glory of Grasses: Plumes with Panache" by Marilyn Raff Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 1	"How Do I Save Ailing or Neglected Houseplants?" by Kelly Grummons Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 1	"Got Grass? Got Sprinklers? Get Answers That Can Make Life Easier" by Brent Mecham Lafayette Public Library in Lafayette; Time 9 a.m. - Noon; For Lafayette Water customers only; Pre-registration required; Call 303-441-3278 Ext. 25 or visit www.conservationcenter.org to register or for more information.

Apr. 1	Colorado Dahlia Society Annual Spring Tuber Sale Paulino Gardens, 6300 N. Broadway, Denver; Time: 9 a.m. until sold out; Tubers are $3 each or 2 for $5 unless marked otherwise. For information call 303-776-6150 or visit www.dahlias.net.

Apr. 1 - 2	Rocky Mountain African Violet Council Show and Sale Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 1 - 4:30 p.m. on Sat. and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sun.; 303-216-9232

Apr. 1, 8 & 15	"Home Xeriscape Design" Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; This 3-part course is for CSU customers only. Fee: $75; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. See www.csu.org for details. Call 719-668-4555 to register.

Apr. 2	"Laying Stone for Beginners" by Charles Richardson Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 2	Free Sunday Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 970-245-3288

Apr. 3	"Introduction to Xeriscape" by Abby Schreiber Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora; Time: 6 - 8 p.m. An over-view of the 7 steps of Xeriscape; Free, no registration required; Sponsored by City of Aurora Utilities Dept.; 303-739-7356.

Apr. 3, 10 & 17	"Home Xeriscape Design" Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; This 3-evening course is for CSU customers only. Fee: $75; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. See www.csu.org for details. Call 719-668-4555 to register.

Apr. 4, 11 & 18	"Home Xeriscape Design" Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration Garden, 2855 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; This 3-evening course is for CSU customers only. Fee: $75; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. See www.csu.org for details. Call 719-668-4555 to register.

Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25	"Waterwise Flower Garden" by Lauren Springer Ogden The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 9 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $70 members, $75nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25	"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.

Apr. 5	"The Ease and Elegance of Ornamental Grasses" by Jack Fetig of Fossil Creek Nursery 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.

Apr. 7	Free Day Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (formerly Chatfield Nature Preserve) in Littleton Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 303-973-3705

Apr. 7 - 9	Denver Flower, Plant and Landscaping Show and Sale Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver Time: 1 - 8 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sat., and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sun. Information: See www.rjpromotions.com; 303-904-4414.

Apr. 7 - 30	Floral/Garden Art Show Gallery Gustave at 4267 Tennyson St. in Denver; An opening reception for the show will be held on Friday, April 7, from 6 - 10 p.m.; For more information please visit www.gallerygustave.com or call 303-458-0209.

Apr. 8	"Shrub Pruning Simplified" by Tim Buchanan, Fort Collins City Forester The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 a.m.- Noon; Advance reservations required. Fee: $20 members, $25 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Apr. 8	"Controlling Your Controller" by Dennis Lynch United Artist Theater Complex at the Colorado Center, I-25 & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 8	"Trees for Smaller Landscapes" by Jennifer Nevins Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 8	"Propagating Cacti and Succulents" by Scott Preusser Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 8	"Designing a Colorado Garden" by Karla Dakin, Community Montessori at 805 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder; Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fee: $65 plus a $5 materials fee payable in class; Offered by Boulder Valley School District Lifelong Learning; For information or to register call 303-499-1125 ext. 222 or visit www.bvsd.org/LLL

Apr. 8	"Xeriscaping: Easy Water-Wise Beauty" by Alison Peck Lafayette Public Library in Lafayette; Time 9 a.m. - Noon; For Lafayette Water customers only; Pre-registration required; Call 303-441-3278 Ext. 25 or visit www.conservationcenter.org to register or for more information.

Apr. 8, 22, 29 & May 6	"The Waterwise Flower Garden" by Lauren Springer Ogden Manhattan Middle School at 290 Manhattan Dr., Boulder; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; Fee: $95; Offered by Boulder Valley School District Lifelong Learning; For information or to register call 303-499-1125 ext. 222 or visit www.bvsd.org/LLL

Apr. 11	"Xeriscape Workshop" Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Office, 31717 United Ave., Pueblo; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; Topics: How to Apply the Principles of Xeriscape to Your Landscape, Plants That Prosper in a Low Water Garden, and Water-Wise Irrigation. Call 719-948-2023 to register.

Apr. 11	"Controlling Your Controller" by Dennis Lynch Harvey Park Baptist Church at 2112 S. Patton Court in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 12 & 26	"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..

Apr. 13	"Controlling Your Controller" by Dennis Lynch HEAT Auditorium at 1059 Alton Way, Building 758, at Lowry in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 15	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Apr. 15	"Hardy Cacti And Succulents in the Landscape" by Kelly Grummons Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 19	"The Best of Xeriscape" by Scott Skogerbee of Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 9 p.m.; Free; For more information please see www.fcgov.com/utilities/eps.php or call 970-221-6877.

Apr. 20	"Container Gardens are IN! by Jeff Sorenson of Rabbit Shadow Farm The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Advance reservations required. Fee: $20 members, $25 nonmembers; See http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.

Apr. 21 - 22	Summit County HBA Home and Garden Show Location: Keystone Conference Center in Keystone Time: 4 - 8 p.m. on Fri. and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sat. Fee: Free Information: 970-668-6013

Apr. 22	Free Day Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 720-865-3544

Apr. 22	Rose Symposium Denver Botanic Gardens Gates Hall; Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Sponsored by the Denver Rose Society; Basics of rose care and a keynote speaker; For information call 303-278-3521 or e-mail Mary at yak2000@msn.com.

Apr. 22	North American Rock Garden Society Show and Sale Denver Botanic Gardens Mitchell Hall; Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 303-699-8958

Apr. 22	"Hanging Baskets and Other Containers for Hot, Windy and/or Other Tough Locations" by Karen Haataja Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 22	"A Little Fruit Tree Grew in the Big City - Fruit Trees and Other Fruit Bearing Plants for City Gardens" by Diane Badertscher Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 22 - 23	Four Corners Home and Garden Show Location: Montezuma Fairgrounds in Cortez Information:970-565-1771

Apr. 22	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Apr. 22	"The Thrifty Man's (and Woman's) Landscape" by Jeff Tejral United Artist Theater Complex at the Colorado Center, I-25 & Colorado Blvd. in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 22 - 23	Spring Open House Lafayette Florist and Greenhouses in Lafayette; Free hot dogs & sodas, appearance by Gard'N-Wise Guys on Sat., Master Gardeners on hand to answer gardening questions; 303-665-0771

Apr. 23	"Stone: Heart of the Mountain" by Susan Yetter Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 25	"The Thrifty Man's (and Woman's) Landscape" by Jeff Tejral Harvey Park Baptist Church at 2112 S. Patton Court in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 27	"The Thrifty Man's (and Woman's) Landscape" by Jeff Tejral HEAT Auditorium at 1059 Alton Way, Building 758, at Lowry in Denver; Sponsored by Denver Water; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free. Seating on first come, first served basis. For information see www.denverwater.org or call 303-628-6330.

Apr. 29	Rose Pruning Demonstration Jefferson County Sheriff's Complex in Golden; Sponsored by the Denver Rose Society; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; In the event of snow the date will be May 6; For information call C & D Lohman at 303-233-8394.

Apr. 29	"Xeriscape Planning & Design Clinics" Denver Water Three Stones Bldg., 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver; Clinics consist of a private 2-hour session at Denver Water with a landscaping professional. Prior to this session, participants will receive a kit with materials and instructions for drawing a site plan and taking a photo-panorama of their existing landscape. A time will be scheduled when you register. Fee: $85 for residents of Denver Water's service area, $170 for others. For information see www.denverwater.org. Call 303-628-6330 for reservations.

Apr. 29	"Fall and Winter: The Forgotten Seasons" by Marcia Tatroe Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $5; Call 303-420-4060 to register.

Apr. 30	"Who in the World Are Lucy, Grace and Ethel?" by Chad Griffin Timberline Gardens in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Free; This class is a walking , behind the scenes tour; Call 303-420-4060 to register.