Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
Feb.9 - 17
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. - Thurs. Noon - 7 p.m.,
Fri. Noon - 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids 12 & under free; Monday - Thursday
2 for 1 admission
Information:
Visit
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org for more information
about parking, seminars, ticket discounts,etc.
Mar.22 - 24
Denver Home Show
Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humbolt St. in Denver
Time: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
on Sun.
Tickets: Adults - $11 (Save $2 when you buy tickets online at
www.homeshowdenver.com), Seniors (Age 60+) -
$5.50 online and at the box office; Active/Retired Fire, Police & Military - Free on Friday with
valid ID, Children 12 and under free;
Information:
www.homeshowdenver.com
Apr. 26 - 28
Northern Colorado Annual Spring Home and Garden Show
Location: Larimer County Fairgrounds - First National Bank Exhibition Hall
Time: Noon - 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. on Sunday
Fee: Free
Information:
www.mile-high-productions.com
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing on Mon. -
Sat.
Self Guided Snowshoe
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Days: Monday - Saturday; Time: 10 am - 4 pm; Enjoy hot chocolate
and drop-in activities in the Education Center; Free use of snowshoes and
poles; Donations welcome; 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.
Feb. 2
"Micro-Farming: Big Food, Small Spaces" by
Andrea Vanderbilt
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. 2
"Houseplant Care" 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. 9
"The Wonder of the Spring Garden" by Lauren
Springer Ogden
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. 9
"Dwarf Conifers You'll Grow to Love" by Pat
Hayward
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. 9
"Fairy Garden Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 am; Materials fee: $40; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
"Seed Starting Made Simple" by Ted Schaaf
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - Noon; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
"Aromatherapy with Rainforest Plants and Herbs" by Candice McClay Butterfly
Pavilion & Insect Center,
in Westminster; Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.; Fee: $13.50 members ($18 at
door), $15 nonmembers ($20 at door); Learn about essential oils and
rainforest plants, and create your own aromatherapy spritzer to take home; See
www.butterflies.org for details or to register.
2019 High Plains Landscape Workshop
Drake Center, 802 W. Drake Rd. in Fort Collins; All proceeds benefit
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 8:15 am - 3 pm; Fee: $65
members, $75 nonmembers, $85 after Feb. 22; Includes snacks, beverages,
boxed lunch, silent auction, book sale, workshop packet and presentations by
four keynote speakers on the topic of Localscaping; Register online
at
www.fcgov.com/gardens; See website for details; 970-416-2486
Mar. 16
"Grow Your Own Veggies" by Mary Miller
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - Noon; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Mar. 16
"Interpreting and Using Your Soil Science Test"
by Jean Reeder
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Mar. 22
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Mar. 23
"An Introduction to Medicinal Plants" by Kenna
Castleberry and Sue Abernathy
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - Noon; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Mar. 23
"Planting for Pollinators" by Kelly Kellow
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Mar. 23
"The Best Roses for Colorado Gardens: New &
Overlooked Varieties" by Dave Ingram
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $21 members, $24 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Mar. 30
"Backyard Composting Workshop" by a Master
Composter
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10 - 11
a.m. Fee: $10 members, $12 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Mar. 30 - 31
Denver Orchid Society Show and Sale: Celebrate
the Orchid Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 10 a.m. - 4
p.m.; 720-865-3501
FEBRUARY 2019