Exhibition: Calder Monumental - Sculptures by Alexander
Calder Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: Garden hours; Enjoy the artist's
sculptures displayed throughout the gardens; 720-865-3501
July 7 - 9
Colorado Lavender Festival
Town of Palisade and nearby areas in western Colorado; See
www.coloradolavender.org for opportunities
that include a motor coach tour, a festival in Palisade, seminars, workshops
and self-guided tours.
July 7 - 16
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Town of Crested Butte and nearby areas; See
https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com for
information about gardening workshops, garden tours, hikes and other events/fees.
July 15
Free Day Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Note: Butterflies at Chatfield will be open
for a fee. 720.865.4346
July 15
Lavender Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Free; Vendors,
demonstrations, farm tours, activities for adults and kids,
classes (fee), See website for details; 720.865.4346
July 17
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing to Labor
Day
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail
Guided Tours: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at
10:30 a.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours last about 45
minutes. Fee: $5 per person. For information see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
July 1
Native Plant Garden Tour
Location: 5 gardens in the Boulder area
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
Tickets: $20 member, $30 non-member; See website.
Information and Tickets:
https://conps.org/mfm-event-calendar
Presented by the Colorado Native Plant Society in partnership with Audubon
Rockies and Boulder Audubon Society
July 15
Strings Kitchen and Garden Tour
Location: Homes/Gardens in Steamboat Springs area
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: $40 ($45 after July 1st), VIP Bus $75 (includes lunch) Purchase
online at
www.tickets.stringsmusicfestival.com
Information:
www.stringsmusicfestival.com
Benefits: Strings Music Festival
July 22
Summit County Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Frisco, Silverthorne and Keystone
Time: Registration from 8:30 - 10:45 a.m. at
the Summit County Community and Senior Center, Peak One Blvd./ 83
Nancy's Place, Frisco.
The self guided tour is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 at the door (cash or check only), $10 if purchased
online before day of tour (see website) **Note: You must exchange the
ticket for a guidebook/map at registration prior to 10:45 a.m.;
Includes a free continental breakfast.
Information and Tickets: Please see
www.summitcountygardenclub.org for
detailed information and directions.
Benefits: Funds a scholarship for a Summit High School senior who will be
studying plant related science and provides grants for county & town
public gardens.
July 22
NoCo Urban Homestead Tour
Location: 6 homesteads - 3 in Ft. Collins & 3 in Loveland
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: $15; ages 12 and under free
Information: See
www.fcgov.com/gardens
Benefits: Gardens on Spring Creek and Loveland Youth Gardeners
July 29 & 30
Rob Proctor's Garden Tour
Location: 3030 W 46th Ave., Denver
Time: 7 am - 1 pm
Tickets: $10 donation suggested payable at the garden on day of event, $8 if
purchased in advance at Tagawa Gardens
Information:
Rob.TagawaGardens.com
Benefits: Dumb Friends League
Aug. 26
Hudson Gardens Rose Garden Tour by Denver Rose Society Members
Location:
Hudson Gardens in Littleton
Time: 9 -
10:30 a.m.
Fee: $10 Members, $12 Non-members
Information: 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
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.
Ongoing
Read and Seed
The Gardens on Spring Creek
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m. or 11 - 11:45 a.m. on Mondays
and Tuesdays; A drop-in program for 2 - 4 year olds; Story time plus a
hands-on activity; Parents are asked to participate; Fee: $3 per child; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture
for information on weekly topics; 970-416-2486.
"Butterflies of the Colorado Front Range" by
Sarah Garrett
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 10
"Garden Maintenance"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
July 11 & 25
Drop-In: "Meet the Vegetable Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from the master gardeners
who plan & maintain the vegetable garden at Hudson Gardens. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
July 12
"Building Backyard Greenhouses" by Tom & Alyssa
San Filippo
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
July 15
"Basic Landscape Design" by Elaine Walker
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 16
"Tips and Tricks of Xeriscape" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 16
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and repeated at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; For
adults and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
July 23
"Gardening with Mushrooms: The Magic of
Mycelium" by Zach Hedstrom
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 29
Drop-In: "Meet the Rose Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Denver Rose Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Free Day Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Note: Butterflies at Chatfield will be open
for a fee. 720.865.4346
Aug. 5
"Foraging Rocky Mountain Mushrooms: Regional
Mushroom ID" by Zach Hedstrom
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Aug. 5
Water Garden Society Water Blossom Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 2
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Aug. 6
"Pruning for Strength, Health and Beauty" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Aug. 8 & 22
Drop-In: "Meet the Vegetable Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from the master gardeners
who plan & maintain the vegetable garden at Hudson Gardens. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 13
"Make Your own Hyper-Tufa Trough" by Tamara
Winter
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m. (Meet at 9:45 am and follow
Tamara to her nearby studio); Fee $40 - includes materials for the trough
you will make; Bring particle mask, rubber gloves, bandana; Forms provided
or you may bring one. Dress to get dirty. Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and repeated at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; For
adults and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Aug. 21
"Workshop: Seed Collecting"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; Registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Aug. 27
"Low Tech Greenhouse Design and Operation" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Aug. 29
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
JULY
2017