Crested Butte Wildflower
Festival
Various sites in Crested
Butte, Colorado; Garden tours, classes on gardening, photography,
etc. See
www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com
for detailed information.
July
11
Pulling for Colorado Flagship Event
Lamb Spring - just south of Chatfield Reservoir in Douglas County;
Join friends and neighbors to learn more about noxious weeds and help battle
these invaders. This event is for the entire family.
Pre-registration is required. See
www.cwma.org/p4c.htm. Click Events 2009 and scroll down to
"2nd Annual Pulling for Colorado Flagship Event."
July
14
Music in the Gardens:
Young Artists-in-Residence - Vuillaume String Quartet presented by Bravo
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
July
20
Free
Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 8
p.m.; 720-865-3544
July
25
Iris Sale
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 a.m. -
6 p.m.; Free with regular admission; 303-797-8565
July
27
Music in the Gardens:
Young Artists-in-Residence - Vuillaume String Quartet presented by Bravo
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing
Docent Tours of Betty
Ford Alpine Gardens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time:
10:30 a.m. on every Mon., Thurs. and Sat.; Donation: $5; For information call 970-476-0103.
July18
Strings Music Festival High Country Kitchen &
Garden Tour
Location: 8 gardens in the Steamboat Springs area
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tickets: $25 for self-guided tour, $65 for VIP tour
Information:
www.stringsinthemountains.org/special_events.php
July
25
Summit County Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Summit County
Time: Registration is from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tickets: $15 at the door (cash or check only), $10 if ordered by July 17th (see website)
Information:
www.summitcountygardenclub.org
Benefits: All proceeds from the tour go to the enhancement of community
planted spaces in Summit County through grants and the work of club members.
Aug. 22
Harlequin Garden Tour: Native Shrubs by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Free; 303-939-9403
Aug. 22 - 23
Colorado Parade of Ponds
Location: over 50 water gardens in the south Denver metro area
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m. - 5
p.m. on Sun.
Tour options: a self-guided tour or a bus tour (available first
come, first serve). The bus tour includes a box lunch and is an
additional $25 per adult.
Tickets: Early-bird tickets through the end of July are $10. After
July 31 tickets are $15. Children under 15 are free. Purchase
tickets at Arapahoe Acres Garden Center, Tagawa Garden Center, True Pump &
Equipment, Hudson Gardens. Nick's, Timberline, Denver Botanic Gardens,
Castle Pines Florist, Enery Water Gardens and paradise Pond & Landscaping.
Benefit: Hudson Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens, National American Water
Garden Society and various charities
Information:
www.BRDLandscape.com,
303-660-5015; www.truepump.com,
303-744-3505
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
July
1
"Art in the Gardens: Plein
Air Demonstration Featuring Cheryl St. John"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
July 2, 9, 16, 23,
30 & Aug. 6
Pre-Kinder-Garden Fun
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.; For
ages 3 through pre-K; Garden activities, plant crafts, nature art and more;
Fee: $60; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.
July 7
Twilight Garden Series: "Grasses for the Masses"
CSU Plant Environmental Research Center (PERC), 630 Lake St. in Fort
Collins; Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Fee: $5; See
www.hla.colostate.edu or call 970-491-7019.
July
8
"Art in the Gardens:
Photography Workshop and Demo by Jon Sheppard"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.;
A photography workshop & demo; For information call 970-476-0103.
July
11
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
July
11
"Xeriscape: Start to Finish"
AMC Xeriscape Garden
at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora; Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
July
12
"Opportunities and Tricks
of Xeriscape"
by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
July
15
"Art in the Gardens:
Watercolor Demonstration Featuring Patricia Barr-Clarke"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
July
18
"Learn
to Compost - Worm Composting" (Workshop focuses exclusively on how to
compost using a worm bin and worms.)
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 by calling 720-865-6810.
July 18
Demonstration: "Making Your Own Ceramic Pot
Fountain" by Dee
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722
July 18
"Is Your Lawn Suffering from Heat Stroke?"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
July 19
"Spring Flowering Trees for Colorado" by
Craig Miller, Arborist
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722
July 19
"Cold Process Soap Making" by Christina
Blume, Herbalist
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.; Fee: $25 payable to instructor; Pre-registration
required; 303-690-4722
July
19
The Garden Discovery Series:
"Native Plants" by Lenore Mitchell Butterfly
Pavilion & Insect Center
in Westminster; Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Pre-registration and payment required by Tuesday before the class; See
www.butterflies.org
for details; 720-974-1868
July
19
"Identifying and Attracting
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.
July
20
"Grow Your Mind - Green
Your World: Birds and Declining Habitats"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
July
22
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
July
25
"Four Season Gardening with
Home Grown Salads November thru February"
by Eric
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $10; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
July
25
"Alternative to Turf"
AMC Xeriscape Garden
at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
July
25
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
July
25
"Grilling with Herbs" by Deb Whittaker
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Pre-registration required; 303-690-4722
July
25
"Your Pond in Winter: Planning for the
Weather to Come" by Cyndie Thomas
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
July
26
"Flower Containers that L-O-V-E the Heat"
by Patty
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
July
26
"Ten Things NOT to Do in Your Landscape" by
Craig Miller, Arborist
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora;
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-690-4722
July
29
"Art in the Gardens:
Watercolor Demonstration Featuring Patricia Barr-Clarke"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
July
29
"Art in the Gardens:
Photography Workshop and Demo by Jon Sheppard"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.;
A photography workshop & demo; For information call 970-476-0103.
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.
"Water Harvesting"
Delany Farm
at 170 S. Chambers in Aurora; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
Aug. 1
Harvest Fair - Learn how to preserve your
harvest of vegetables and fruit
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; 303-690-4722
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. "Introduction to Garden
Pollination" by Steve Lechner of Busy Bee Farm
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "Tried and True Kid's
Refrigerator Jam" by Miss Lynne & Grandma Mimi
Fee: $5 for
materials; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please pre-register.
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Honey Harvest Demonstrations by
Steve Lechner of Busy Bee Farm
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. "Preserving Your Herbal Harvest"
by Deb Whittaker
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. "Making Your Own Herb Muffins,
Yum!" by Jill
Aug. 2
Harvest Fair - Learn how to preserve your
harvest of vegetables and fruit
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; 303-690-4722
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. "Children's Garlic
Pickles" by Becca
Fee: $5 for materials;
Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please pre-register.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Demonstration: "Herbal Gifts
from Your Summer Harvest" by Christina Blume
Fee: $6 payable to the
instructor; Please pre-register.
"Art in the Gardens:
Watercolor Demonstration Featuring Elaine Kuntz"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 5
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
An Herb A-Fair: A Celebration of All Things
Herbal
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
Classes, demonstrations, tour, exhibitors, and herbs for sale; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or call 970-416-2486 for information.
Aug. 8
"Learn
to Compost - Worm Composting" (Workshop focuses exclusively on how to
compost using a worm bin and worms.)
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 by calling 720-865-6810.
Aug. 8
"Xeriscape: Start to Finish"
AMC Xeriscape Garden
at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora; Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
Aug. 8
Great American Bake Sale
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
Proceeds will benefit children in need; 303-690-4722
Aug. 8
Great Perennial Demonstrations by Rob Proctor
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
2 - 4 p.m.; Learn about perennials for late summer container gardens; 303-690-4722
Aug. 9
"Pruning for Strength, Health and Beauty"
by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $10; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
Aug. 9
Sunday in the Garden with Rob Proctor:
"Wonderful Plants to Include in the Perennial Garden"
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Aug. 9
"Creating Aroma Misters" by Jackie Robb,
Herbalist
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.; Fee:
$10 payable to instructor; Pre-registration required; 303-690-4722
Aug. 10
"Grow Your Mind - Green Your World: Backyard
Composting 101" Presented by High Country Conservation Center
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.; For information call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 12
"Art in the Gardens:
Plein Air Painting Workshop" by Cheryl St. John
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Fee: $50; To register call 303-425-8820 or send email
to
Cheryl@cherylstjohn.com.
Aug. 15
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
Aug. 15
"Efficient Irrigation"
Griswold Xeriscape Garden
at 14201 E. Hampden Ave. in Aurora; Time: 9 - 11 a.m.; Free; Sponsored by
Aurora Water; 720-238-5081
Aug. 15 & 16
Rocky Mountain Koi Club 20th Annual Show
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; 303-690-4722
"Pruning for Strength, Health and Beauty"
by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $10; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
Aug. 16
The Garden Discovery Series:
"Landscaping with Natives" by Lenore Mitchell Butterfly
Pavilion & Insect Center
in Westminster; Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Pre-registration and payment required by Tuesday before the class; See
www.butterflies.org
for details; 720-974-1868
Aug. 19
"Art in the Gardens:
Photography Workshop and Demo by Jon Sheppard"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.;
A photography workshop & demo; For information call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 19
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
Aug. 20
Free
Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3544
Aug. 20
"Meadows by Design" by John Greenlee Denver
Botanic Gardens, Time: 7 p.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.
Aug. 20 & 27
"Learn How to Make a Trough Planter"
Southeast Colorado Water Conservation District Office, 31717 United Ave. in
Pueblo; Call 719-948-5726 for details.
Aug. 22
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
Aug. 22
Chile Fiesta
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; 303-690-4722
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. "Salsa Making with Children" by Becca
Fee: $5 for materials;
Children must be accompanied by an adult; Please pre-register.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "Gourmet Peppers & Sassy
Salsas" by Deb Whittaker
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. "Authentic Mexican Salsa
Recipes" by Alicia
Aug. 23
Xeriscape Seminar: "The Basics and Principle 1,
Design" by Craig Miller
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Aug. 26
"Art in the Gardens:
Photography Workshop and Demo by Jon Sheppard"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardensin Vail.
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.;
A photography workshop & demo; For information call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 29
"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 by calling 720-865-6810.
Aug. 29
"Low-Tech Greenhouse Design and Operation"
by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling 303-939-9403.
Aug. 29
"Tropical Patio Plant Care & Over-Wintering Your
Outdoor Tender Plants Inside Your Own Home" by Dee
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 10 a.m. - Noon; 303-690-4722
Aug. 29
"Fall Clean Up & Winterization of Your Pond" by
BR&D Landscape
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 303-690-4722
Aug. 30
Xeriscape Seminar: "Principles 2, 3 & 4: Soil
Preparation, Turf & Plant Selection" by Craig Miller
Tagawa Garden Center in Aurora; Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-690-4722
