Rocky Mountain Society of
Botanical Artists Exhibit: Lost in the Woods
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Education Center, in Vail; Time: 10 am - 4 pm; Enjoy an exhibit of 27
botanical illustrations featuring trees. Donation of $5 suggested; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Ongoing to Jan. 3
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly - Note: Timed tickets are issued to avoid overcrowding; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase;
Fee: Varies; See
www.botanicgardens.org for details; 720-865-3501
Orchid Showcase Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; See a special display of orchids in Marnie's Pavilion; 720-865-3501
Jan. 20
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
Feb. 22 - Mar. 1
Colorado
Garden & Home Show
Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver
Time: Sat.10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Noon - 7
p.m.
Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids 12 & under free; Monday - Thursday
2 for 1 admission for tickets purchased onsite
Information:
Visit
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org for more information
about parking, seminars, ticket discounts,etc.
Benefits: Dedicated to furthering the horticultural industry, Colorado
Garden Foundation provides grants and scholarships.
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing
Self-Guided Snowshoe Walk
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Days: Monday - Saturday; Time: 10 am - 3 pm; Enjoy hot chocolate
and drop-in activities in the Education Center; Snowshoes/poles rental is $5; Donations welcome; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Jan. 7,14, 21, & 28
Garden Tree Trail
Guided Snowshoe Walk
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am; Fee: $10, includes snowshoe rental; This
walk is on a level trail; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the
Education Center; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Jan.1, 8, 15, 22, &
29
Winter Web of Life Trail
Guided Snowshoe Walk
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am; Fee: $10, includes snowshoe rental; This
walk is on an intermediate trail; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities
in the Education Center; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
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. Tagawa Gardens offers many classes for both adults and children.
Because the list is so extensive they are listed here only occasionally.
Please see
www.tagawagardens.com.
Jan. 25
"Shaping Young Trees & Shrubs" by Tom
Throgmorton
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Jan. 25
"A Naturalist Loose in the Garden" by Kevin Cook
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Jan. 29
"Starting Your Garden from Seed"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6:30 -
8:00 p.m. Fee: $24 members, $27 non-members; Hands-on class - includes
materials; Advance registration required; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
"Soil Savvy Series" by Jean Reeder
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins;
Fee: $18 per class or $75 for the 5-class series; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 1 "Introduction to Soil Health & Management" Time: 10:30
am - 12:30 pm
Feb. 1 "Exploring the Physical Properties of Soil" Time: 1:30
- 3:30 pm
Feb. 15 "Exploring the Chemical Properties of Soil" Time:
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Feb. 22 "Exploring the Soil's Biological & Organic Properties"
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Feb. 22 Using Soil Testing as a Landscape Management Tool"
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Feb. 1
"Gardening Tips for Colorado Newcomers" by
Alison O'Connor
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Feb. 1
"Essentials of a Productive Home Veggie Garden"
by Andrea Vanderbilt
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
"Habitat Hero: Wildscaping 101 - Planting a
Better World for Birds & People" by Lisa Boesen & Jamie Weiss
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Feb. 8
"Houseplant Care & Design" by Randy Meyer
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Feb. 8
"Demystifying Your Home Veggie Garden" by Andrea
Vanderbilt
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 8
"Emerald Ash Borer Update" by Ralph Zentz
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.;
Fee: Free; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 15
"The Autumn Garden: Planting for a Grand
Reprise" by Lauren Springer
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 pm;
Fee: $22; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Feb. 15
"Cut Flower Gardening" by Kathy Hatfield
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 pm;
Fee: $18; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Feb. 15
"Backyard Greenhouses" by Ted Schaaf
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 am -
12:30 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 15
"Trees to Replace Ash" by Alison O'Connor
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 17
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Feb. 22
"Sustainable Garden Design Workshop" by Anne
Clark, Loretta Mannix and Sally Guthart
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.;
Fee: $55; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 29
"Introduction to Urban Homesteading" by Connie
Meyer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Feb. 29
"Summer Blooming Bulbs & Tubers" by Alison
O'Connor
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
JANUARY 2020