Garden of Lights
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 5 - 9 p.m.;
Fee: $5 suggested donation per adult, $2 per child, ages 2 and under free. Enjoy lights, shopping for
gifts, entertainment and more. Weekend nights include additional features; See
www.fcgov.com/gardens for details.
Ongoing to Jan. 1
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase; Entertainment on selected evenings;
Fee: Advance purchase at reduced rates, prices higher at the door; 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. 21
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 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.
Jan. 1
Guided Snowshoe - Garden Tree
Trail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm; A beginners level walk will be led by a
naturalist from BFAG; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the Education
Center; Fee: $10; 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. 19
"Compost: Making It & Using It" by Dr. Jean
Reeder
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. 19
"Gardening Tips for Colorado Newcomers" by
Alison O'Connor
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. 26
"The Fine Art of Pruning" by Robyn Dolgin
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. 26
"Woody Plant Propagation: Secrets Revealed" by
Scott Skogerboe
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.
"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.
"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. 18
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
JANUARY 2019