Some garden events
have been canceled, put on hold or postponed
due to Covid-19.
June 4 - 6
Annual
Plant Sale
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; The plant sale features plants that thrive in a mountain
environment. Troughs, both planted and unplanted, will also be
available for purchase. Early access for members is on June 3rd from 1
- 4 pm. For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 6
Colorado Water Garden Society Plant Sale
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10 am -
1 pm (may end earlier if run out of plants) 303-423-9216
June 12
Denver Rose Society Rose Show Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Fee: Included with paid admission to DBG; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
June 26
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Community Book Launch and Gardens Celebration
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; time: 2 - 4 pm; Free; Copies of the new book about the gardens will
be available for purchase; book signing, refreshments, tours; For
information see website or call 970-476-0103.
June 25 - 27
Colorado Lavender Festival
Town of Palisade and nearby areas in western Colorado; See
www.coloradolavender.org for opportunities
that include special tours on Friday, a festival in the park and
the Lavender and Wine dinner on Saturday,
plus self-guided farm tours on Sunday.
Hudson Gardens in Littleton Self-guided Public Art Tours and Nature Tours: The gardens are
open daily sunrise to sunset; Fee: Free; Nixon's Coffeehouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm and on
Saturday and Sunday from 8 am - 5 pm.; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Ongoing to
Labor Day
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail
Guided Tours: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fee: $10 per person. For information
or to purchase tickets see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
June 5
Colorado Native Plant Society South Denver
Garden Tour
Location: 6 gardens in the South Denver area (see list on website)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Tickets: $35 See website to register online.
Information:
www.conps.org
Benefits: Colorado Native Plant Society's mission and programs
June 11 - 12
Longmont Symphony Guild "Festival of Flowers" Garden
Tour
Location: 4 gardens in Longmont
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15; See website for ticket information.
Information:
www.longmontsymphony.org
Benefits: Longmont Symphony Guild
June 12
Colorado Native Plant Society Loveland/Ft.
Collins Garden Tour
Location: 5 gardens in the Loveland/Ft. Collins area (see list on website)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Tickets: $35 See website to register online.
Information:
www.conps.org
Benefits: Colorado Native Plant Society's mission and programs
June 12
Walking Garden Tree Tour with Tim Buchanan
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30
am -
12:30 pm;
Fee: $18; See website for details. Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
June 13
Park Hill Garden Walk
Location: gardens in the Park Hill neighborhood, Denver
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Tickets: Advance tickets $15, Seniors (65+) advance tickets are $12, Ages 12
& under free; $18 day of event. See website.
Information:
www.parkhillgardenwalk.org Click on
"Tickets" for details.
Benefits: Greater Park Hill Community's projects
including their food program
June 19
Loveland Garden Tour & Art Show
Location: 6 gardens in Loveland - just west of the downtown area
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Available online only at Loveland Youth Gardeners website
Information:
www.LovelandYouthGardeners.org,
970-669-7182
Benefits: Loveland Youth Gardeners' programs
Notes: Features displays/sale of art for the garden and a silent auction
for custom corn hole game boards.
June 19
Lyons Garden Club "Mountain Blooms" Garden Tour
Location: 10 gardens in Lyons
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Tickets: Free, donations welcome; See the club's website to register online
and get a map and ticket for this event.
Information:
www.lyonsgardenclub.com
Benefits: Donations benefit the garden club
June 26
Junior League Terrace and Garden Tour
Location: 7 gardens in Le Jardin (Le Garden) neighborhood in southwest Fort Collins
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tickets: Available online only to facilitate timed entry to the event- see website..
Information:
www.jlfortcollins.org
Benefits: The Junior League of Fort Collins' education and charitable
endeavors
June 26
Colorado Native Plant Society Boulder/Longmont
Garden Tour
Location: 6 gardens in the Boulder/Longmont area (see list on website)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Tickets: $35 See website to register online.
Information:
www.conps.org
Benefits: Colorado Native Plant Society's mission and programs
July 10
Strings Music Festival Guild's "Pockets of Paradise" Garden Tour
Location: 6 gardens in Steamboat Springs area
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: Start at $45 (purchase by July 1st for best price) Purchase tickets
online - see website.
Information:
www.stringsmusicfestival.com
Benefits: Strings' free music education and community programs
July 17 - 18
Colorado Springs Garden Tour
Location: gardens in historic Old North End of Colorado Springs
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25 Available online and at several garden centers, which are
listed on the website
Information:
www.coloradospringsgardentour.org
Benefits: Friends of Extension (FOX), which supports CSU Extension projects,
Master Gardener programs, 4H, and more.
July 31
NoCo Urban Homestead Tour
Details: TBA
Benefits: Gardens on Spring Creek and Loveland Youth Gardeners
NOTES:
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. Several
classes are now being offered online.
Due
to Covid-19 some sites are
now offering
their classes online.
June 9
"Actively
Green Responsible Landscaping Workshop" by Colin Lee and experts from
Walking Mountains
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Free; This is a virtual workshop; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 9
Drop-In: "Meet the Water Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Colorado Water Garden Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 9
Drop-In: "Meet the Rose Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Denver Rose Society; no registration necessary. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 12
Drop-In: "Meet the Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
12:00 p.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 12
"Growing Terrific Tomatoes" by Luan Akin
Tagawa Garden Center in Centennial; Time: 9:00 - 9:30 am;
This is a virtual class on Zoom followed by a Q/A session; Register
online at
www.tagawagardens.com; 303-690-4722
June 17
"Introduction to Gardening with Native Plants"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 p.m. Fee: $25;
This class includes a walking tour of the gardens to see native plants; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 19
"Vegetable Gardening: Mid-Summer Must Knows" by
Andrea Vanderbilt
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30
am -
12:30 pm;
Fee: $10; Note: This is an online class. Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
June 19
"Growing Roses in Colorado and Rose Garden Tour"
by Denver Rose Society Rosarians
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10 a.m. Fee: $25; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 23
"How
Plants Have Adapted Through Deep Time" by Dr. Ian Miller
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Drop-In: "Meet the Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
12:00 p.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
July 17
Lavender Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fee: Varies; Enjoy hundreds of blooming lavender plants, free demonstrations,
workshops, farm tours, live
music, food, beverages and products sold by vendors. See website for
workshops that will be offered. Must purchase tickets for this event in
advance for a specific time at
www.botanicgardens.org. No onsite
tickets sales. 720.865.4346
JUNE 2021