Evening Garden Party
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 6 p.m.; Enjoy refreshments and create a
movable garden to take home; Fee: $10 for potting material; For ages 10 and
over; Reservations required;
970-226-4924
Denver Botanic Gardens
Plant Sale
Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on
Fri. and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sat.; Parking is limited; a free shuttle to and
from the Gardens is available at Church in the City, 1530 Josephine St.
(corner of Josephine & Colfax); 720-865-3544
May
9 - 10
Denver Rose Society Plant
Sale
Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on
Fri. and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sat.;
They will be selling roses, Mile-Hi Rose Feed and the "Growing Roses in
Colorado" booklet.
May
10 - 11
Annual Mother's Day Spring Open
House
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: Store hours; Free refreshments, entertainment, special sales; 303-690-4722
May
15
Auction & Sale of Organic Garden Plants -- Sponsored by Front Range
Organic Gardeners
Denver Presbytery Hall,
1710 S. Grant St. in Denver; Time: 6:30 p.m. - Sale of pre-priced
common varieties; 7:30 p.m. - Auction of specialty and heirloom varieties;
Tomatoes, peppers, 20 other vegetables, herbs, flowers, and much more; CA$H
only please; Bring watertight containers to carry home your purchase;
303-744-7871
May
17 - 18
The Ginormous Plant Sale!
N. E. Corner of Broadway and Iris
in Boulder; Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Vegetables, annuals and
perennials; All proceeds benefit the Growing
Gardens and Boulder County Master Gardeners; 303-678-6238
Herb Society of America -Rocky
Mountain Unit's Herb
Sale
1710 S. Grant St. in Denver,
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; For
information contact Tanya at zitort@att.net.
May
24
National Wildlife
Federation's Native Plant Sale
Environmental Center of the Rockies,
2260 Baseline Rd. in Boulder;
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
303-441-5163
May
25
American Iris Society Show &
Sale
Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.;
303-798-9103
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
May
31
Boulder County Home & Garden
Expo
Omni Interlocken Hotel &
Resort, 500 Interlocken
Blvd. in Broomfield; See
www.boulderhomeandgardenexpo.com.
GARDEN
TOURS
May
18
Harlequin Garden Tour: Plant
Select Garden
by Eve Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 1:45 p.m.; Free; 303-939-9403
May
31
Fairmount Heritage
Foundation's Fairmount Cemetery Rose Tour and Sale
Fairmount Cemetery,
430 S. Quebec St., Denver;
The "Heritage Rose" tour and sale will be held at the 1890 Gate Lodge, near
the Alameda entrance; Time: The Rose Sale takes place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
and include 17
varieties of Colorado hardy and historical roses along with a new botanical
art print; The walking tour starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 12:30 p.m.;
Fee for the tour: $12 adults, $10 children and $5 for members; 303-322-3895.
"Preparing for Your Design
Consultation"
Aurora Central Library
at 14949 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
May
3
"Spring Fling Blossoming
Tree Tour/Hay Ride"
Cherry Creek Tree Farms,
10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette;
Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Call
303-926-8733 for information.
May
3
"How to Make an Herb Topiary"
by Helen of Herb Crafters
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; Fee: $14; Pre-registration required; 303-690-4722
May
3
"The Sippin' Secret of Herbal
Teas"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee: $9 for materials; Pre-registration required; 303-690-4722
May
3
"Xeriscape Basics: An
Overview" and Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Tour
Colorado Springs Utilities' Demonstration
Garden, 2855 Mesa
Road, Colorado
Springs; Time: 9 - 10 a.m.; A tour of the Xeriscape Demonstration
Garden will be offered at 11 a.m. after the overview class. See www.csu.org
for details or call 719-668-4555.
May
3
"NBSC I Non-Boring Sun
Containers" by Karen Haataja
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $39 includes
materials; Bring gloves;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
3
"NBSC II Non-Boring Shade
Containers" by Karen Haataja
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $39 includes
materials;
Bring gloves; See
www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
3
"Using Native Perennials in
the Landscape" by Dr. Irene Shonle
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
3
"Organic Backyard Beekeeping"
by Corwin Bell of Backyard Hive
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fee:
$50; Co-sponsored with
www.backyardhive.com;
See
www.bouldersustainability.org or call 720-300-2102 for details.
May
3
"Backyard Composting Workshop"
Boulder County Fairgrounds,
Natural Resources Building classroom;
9595 Nelson Rd. in Longmont;
Time: 10:00 - Noon; RSVP to
slambright@bouldercounty.org
or 720-564-2242
May
4
"Shady Characters!
My Shade Garden Is So Boring" by Regan Fuqua
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
4
"Sunday Gardening with 9News Rob
Proctor, Session 3"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
4
"Colorado Gardening for
Beginners"
by Susan Stauber
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
5
"Water Wise Irrigation"
SE Colorado Water Conservancy
District Office in
Pueblo; Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; Fee: $15, limited scholarships are available;
To register call 719-583-6566.
May
6
"Composting 101 Workshop"
Boulder County Fairgrounds,
Natural Resources Building
classroom, 9595 Nelson Rd. in Longmont; Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; RSVP to
Eco-Cycle at 303-772-7300
May
6, 13, 20 & 27
"Read and Seed"
The Gardens on Spring Creek
in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; For
children ages 4 - 5. Fee: $4.50 per session or $17.50 for 5 sessions;
Reservations required; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture for each week's topic or call 970-416-2486
for information.
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
7, 14, 21 & 28
"Ultimate Plants" Butterfly
Pavilion & Insect Center,
in Westminster,
Classroom E; Time: 1:30 p.m.;
Fee: Included with general admission; 303-469-5441
May
9
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by
Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
10
"Tough and Easy Roses for
Colorado" by Marilyn Raff
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
10
"Container Vegetable
Gardening" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
10
"Xeriscape: Start to Finish"
AMC Xeriscape Garden
at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
May
10
"Practical Permaculture Design"
by Natalie Shrewsbury
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $10; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
May
10
"Basics of BioDynamic Preps"
by Jamie Furstoss of Earthstar Farm
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.; Fee: $35; See
www.bouldersustainability.org
or call 720-300-2102 for details.
May
10
"Backyard Composting Workshop"
Boulder County Recycling Center,
1901 63rd St. in Boulder; Time:
10:00 a.m. - Noon; RSVP to
slambright@bouldercounty.org
or 720-564-2242
May
10 - 11
"Mother's Day - Create a Dream
Container Garden"
Cherry Creek Tree Farms,
23203 E. Bromley Lane in
Brighton; Time: 9 - 10 a.m.; 720-685-7733.
May
14 & 16
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
14 & 28
"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
required; Fee: $6.50 per session or $30 for 5 sessions; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture for each session's topic or call
970-416-2486 for information.
May
17
"Spring Garden Expo"
Griswold Xeriscape Garden
at 14201 E. Hampden Ave. in Aurora; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
May
17
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
May
17
"Let's Go Native: Native
Perennials and Grasses for Your Garden" by
Marcia Tatroe
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
17
"Six C's of Container
Gardening" by Karen Haataja
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
17
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by
Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
17 & 18
"Create a Dream Container
Garden"
Cherry Creek Tree Farms,
10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette;
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.; Call
303-926-8733 for information.
May
18
"Sunday Gardening with Rob
Proctor, Session 4"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722
May
18
"Noxious Weeds for Homeowners"
by Craig Miller
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
20
"Free Gardening Program"
Sponsored by the Lakewood Garden
Club
Jeffco Fairgrounds;
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.;
303-232-4267
May
21
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
May
23
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by
Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
24
"Blossoms and Butterflies"
by Jean Morgan and Jan Chu
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Free; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
May
24
"Best Long-Flowering
Perennials for Your Garden" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
24
"What's Bugging Your Roses"
by Lynne
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time:11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
24
"Think Outside the Window Box
Container Gardening Demos"
by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.; A series of 15 min. demos followed by Q & A; 303-690-4722
May
24
"How to Contract Your Landscape
to Professionals"
by Carole Kastler
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
25
"Fred & Ethel: Back Together
Again!" by Chad Griffin
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; Free;
A behind the scenes tour of Timberline Gardens. See
www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
May
25
"The Genius of Geraniums"
by Jere
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
31
"Success with Orchids"
by Dee
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
31
"Curb Appeal: Explore Three
Designs & Three Approaches for a Fabulous Front Yard"
by Carole Kastler
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time:1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
May
31
"What's New for 2008? Hot New
Plants from High Country Gardens, The Plant Select Program and Timberline
Gardens" by Kelly Grummons
Timberline Gardens
in Arvada; Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Fee: $8;
See www.timberlinegardens.com
for details. Call 303-420-4060 to register.
NOTE:
Denver
Botanic Gardens Center for
Continuing Education offers numerous classes throughout the year. You
will find something for everyone -- adults, families, and kids. For
information on classes 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.
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 2 - 4 p.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
June
14
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
June
14 - 15
Rocky Mountain Bonsai
Society Show
Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Mitchell Hall; Time:
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 303-944-8355
June
15
Harlequin Garden Tour: The Rose Garden
by Eve Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 1:45 p.m.; Free; 303-939-9403
June
18
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
June
18
"Colorado's Natural Gardens"
-- a slide show with Niki Hayden
REI Store Community Room,
1789 28th Street in Boulder; Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Free; 720-300-2102
June
19
"Composting 101 Workshop"
Broomfield Recycling Center,
225 Commerce St. in Broomfield; Time:
12 - 1:30 p.m.; RSVP to
Eco-Cycle at 303-404-2839
June
20 - 21
Longmont Symphony Guild's 31st Annual Garden Tour: Festival of
Flowers
Location: 5 gardens in Longmont
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tickets: Advance tickets are $10 from May 15 - June 19, Day of event: $12;
Tickets may be purchased at The Flower Bin, Twin Peaks Mall Information Booth,
Ute Trail Greenhouse, , Adorn Gift Shop, Front Range Mercantile, Budget Home
Center and Duran's Hobby Acres.
Benefits: The Longmont Symphony Orchestra
June
22
"Learn
to Compost" (Worm Composting Workshop)
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 2 - 4 p.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
June
26 - 30
Gems of the Rockies American
Rose Society 2008 Spring National Convention and Rose Show
Four Points Sheraton
Southeast;
Register before May 15 for a
discount; See
www.2008arsdenver.com
for details or call
303-691-2790.
June
28
"The Builders in the Garden -
Urban Microclimates, Colored Walls"
by Scott Calhoun and Judith
Phillips Denver
Botanic Gardens, Time:11 a.m.; This lecture is part of the Bonfils-Stanton Lecture Series; Fee: $17 members, $22 non-members,
and $25 day of event. Register at
www.botanicgardens.org or call
720-865-3580.
June
28
"Learn
to Compost"
Denver Backyard
Composting Demonstration Site at Denver Urban Gardens' Gove Community
Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
in Denver; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.;
Register at least one week in advance at
www.dug.org/education.asp#dd
or by calling 720-865-6810.
June
28
"Managing Insect Pests and
Identifying Beneficial Insects"
by Carol O'Meara
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $10; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
