Butterflies at Chatfield Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fee: $4 Adult, Child, Senior, Ages 2 and under
free, plus $5 parking fee per vehicle; Discounts for members; 720.865.4346
Aug. 3
Water Blossom Celebration presented by
Water Garden Society Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Fee: Included with paid admission to DBG; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 720-865-3501
Aug. 6
Free Day Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Butterflies at Chatfield will be open with paid
admission for the butterfly house; 720.865.4346
Aug. 11
Mushroom Fairpresented by Colorado Mycological Society Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Fee: Included with paid admission to DBG; 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 720-865-3501
Aug. 24 - 25
"Dahlia Society of Colorado Annual Dahlia
Show" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 9 am - 6 pm on
Sat. and 10 am - 5 pm on Sun.; 303-424-7979
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
Sept. 20 - 22
Colorado Fall Home Show
Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver
Time: 10 am - 7 pm on Fri. and Sat., 10 am - 5 pm on Sun.
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors
Information and tickets:
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org
Benefits: Horticultural-related grants and scholarships
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing to
Labor Day
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail
Guided Tours: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fee: $10 per person. For information see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 24 - 25
Rob Proctor's Garden Tour
Location: 3030 West 46th Ave., Denver
Time: 7 am - 1 pm
Tickets: $10 at event, $8 for advance tickets at Tagawa Gardens
Information: rob.tagawagardens.com
Benefits: Dumb Friends League
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.
Aug. 4
"Creating Beautiful Terrariums" by Trevor Kuntz Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Free; This is a hands-on class; Materials not included.
Bring or purchase a glass container; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Aug. 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 Master
Gardeners; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 7
Drop-In: "Meet the Water Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Colorado Water Garden Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 7
"Bee Friendly to Pollinators" by Lisa
Mason, CSU Extension Horticulture Agent
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6
p.m.
Fee: $12 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug.11
"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.12
"Pruning" by Bill Stufflebeem
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Registration required - call
970-476-0103.
Aug.14
Drop-In: "Meet the Rose Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Denver Rose Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug.19
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 Master
Gardeners; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 21
Drop-In: "Meet the Water Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Colorado Water Garden Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 25
"Low Tech Greenhouse Design & 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
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Sept. 4
Drop-In: "Meet the Water Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Colorado Water Garden Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 7
Taste of Tomato - Offered by Harlequin's Garden
and Growing Gardens
Check website for details and location; Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring and taste tomatoes and
have some fun. Discover the best tasting tomatoes; For more information see
www.harlequinsgardens.com or call 303-939-9403.
"How to Mulch" 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
Sept. 9
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 Master
Gardeners; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept.11
Drop-In: "Meet the Rose Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Denver Rose Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept.15
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; For
adults or a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Sept.15
"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.11th
class.)Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Sept.16
"Garden Cleanup the Right Way" by Colin Lee
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:10:30 am - 12 pm; Registration required - call
970-476-0103.
Sept.18
Drop-In: "Meet the Water Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
10:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Colorado Water Garden Society; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 20 - Oct. 27
on Fri., Sat., & Sun.
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Times: 10 am - 6 pm
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.
Other activities are available free or at an additional fee. Mini-maze available
for ages 10 and under. Food vendors will
be on-site. Note: Masks and costumes are not permitted. Additional events
will be available in October.
For details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org
or call 303-973-3705.
Sept. 23
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 Master
Gardeners; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
AUGUST 2019