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
Sept. 9
Taste of Tomato - Offered by Harlequin's Garden
and Boulder County CSU Extension
Gateway Park, 4800 N. 28th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring and taste tomatoes and
have some fun. Discover the best tasting tomatoes; Admission: Free with home
grown tomatoes, 3 of a named variety, 10 if a cherry variety, or $3 if
not bringing tomatoes. For more information see
www.harlequinsgardens.com or call 303-939-9403.
Sept. 9
Calabash Gourd Festival
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction;
Time: 9 am - 3 pm; Games, vendors and fun!
https://www.westerncoloradobotanicalgardens.org
970-245-3288
Sept. 9 - 10
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Fall Show Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 am - 9 pm on Sat. and 9 am - 4
pm on Sun.; View demonstrations,
consult experts, purchase supplies from vendors; 720-865-3501
Sept. 9 - 10
Colorado Dahlia Society's Annual Northern
Colorado Dahlia Show
The Loveland Public Library in Loveland; Time: 1 - 4 pm; Speak with Society members and view
hundreds of blooms and arrangements; For information
see
www.coloradodahlias.net.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 29
Corn Maze Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Times: Times vary depending on date; See website.
Fee: $12 member/$14 non-member adult, $13 students, seniors (65+), military,
$9 member/$11 non-member ages 3 - 12; Price includes a hay ride and jumping pillow.
Other activities available at an additional fee. Mini-maze available
for ages 10 and under; An After Dark Corn Maze and Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze are open on select dates. Food vendors will
be on-site.
For details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org
or call 303-973-3705.
Sept. 16
Nature's Harvest Fest
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 am - 2 pm;
Fee: $2 donation per person suggested; Artisans, butterfly release,
workshops, activities for kids/families, entertainment and food vendors.
See website for details.
Colorado Fall Home Show
Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver
Time: 10 am - 8 pm on Fri. and Sat., 10 am - 5 pm on Sun.
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors, Ages 12 & under free; Adults get $2 off
with a donation of non-perishable food at the show.
Information and tickets:
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org
Benefits: Horticultural-related grants and scholarships
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.
Sept. 2
"Landscaping Your Colorado Garden" by Dan Lee Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 2
"Planting for Success" by Brian Anglin Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 5
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
Sept. 9
"Gardeniing in the Fall" by Karly Scheuerman &
Jeffrey Burke Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 9
"Planting Fall Bulbs" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 9
"Homemade Salves and Balms" by Connie Meyer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12
p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 9
"Making Herbal Jellies" by Richard W. Bender
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3
p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 16
"Harvesting and Preserving Herbs" by Chris
Doolittle Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 16
"The Late Season Garden" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 17
"Pruning for Strength, Health and Beauty" by Mikl Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; (Repeat of Aug. 6th
class); Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Sept. 17
"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.
Sept. 23
"Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass" by Whitney
McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.;
Materials fee: $75, registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 23
"Succulent Planter Workshop" by Whitney McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.;
Materials fee: $75; Registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 23
"Macro (Close-up) Photography in the Garden" by
Bob Dean
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12
p.m.;
Fee: $40; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 23
"Beekeeping through the Four Seasons: Fall" by
Dr. Tom Cavanagh
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3
p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 25
"Workshop: Seed Collecting and
Basic Propagation"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; Registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Sept. 28
Bonfils-Stanton Series: "The Summer-Dry Garden"
by Saxon Holt Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm; Fee $20, $15 member;
Register online at
www.botanicgardens.org or call
720.865.3580.
Sept. 30
"Orchids: Exotic but Easy" by Shirlee McDaniels Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 30
"The Art of Bonsai" by Richard Bender Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
"Workshop: Bulb Planting"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; Registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Oct. 6 - 7
Ikebana International - Denver Chapter Show Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 10 an - 5 pm; 720-865-3501
Oct. 7
Harvest Fest
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Taste and vote for your
favorite fruits and berries that grow well in Colorado; 970-226-4924
Oct. 7
"Preparing Your Yard for Fall and Winter Bird
Feeding" by Lauren Derosa
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12
p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 13 - 15
Pumpkin Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 9 am - 5 pm; Fee: Includes admission to
pumpkin patch and activities; The Corn Maze is an additional fee. For
details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 303-973-3705.
Oct. 14
"Intimate Evening: Rare and
Imperiled Plants of Colorado" by Susan Panjabi
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 5:30 - 7 pm; Fee: $20, $25 day of presentation; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Oct. 14
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fall Jamboree
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10:00 am - 3:00
pm; ; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com for details. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 14
"Design in the Gardens" by Mary Beth McCubbin
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 12
p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 14
"Artisan Pumpkin Desserts" by Margaret Gilfoyle
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3
p.m.;
Fee: $30; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 15
"Spooky Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; Create a Halloween or classic garden; For
adults and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 15
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 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.
Oct. 18, 19, 25 &
26
Glow at the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Displays, music,
costume contests, activities and more; For fees and more
information see
www.botanicgardens.org.
Oct. 21
Halloween Enchanted Garden
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 2
p.m.; For children ages 2 - 8; Fee: $5 per child. Enjoy various
activities. See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information
Oct. 28
Family Class: "Mini Pumpkin Centerpieces " by
Nancy Frank
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $30 Adults/ $15 Child (ages 12 and up); Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 28
"Mini Pumpkin Centerpieces" by Nancy Frank
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $30; Adults only class; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
SEPTEMBER
2017