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
Sept. 3
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Sept. 7
Taste of Tomato - Offered by Harlequin's Garden
and Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens' new barn, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder; 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.
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. 21
Rocky Mountain African Violet Council Annual
Sale
Tagawa Garden Center in Centennial; Time: 9 am - 3 pm; 303-690-4722
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.
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.
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
"Landscaping Your Colorado Garden" by Dan Lee Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 7
"Planting Fall Bulbs" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 8
"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. 11
"Plant a Succulent Garden" by Whitney McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 5 - 6 p.m.;
Fee: $75 for materials; Registration is required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 14
"Planting for Success" by Daniel Corse Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 14
"Gardening in the Fall" by Karly Scheuerman Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
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. 18
"Terrariums: Gardens in Glass" by Whitney
McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 5 - 6 p.m.;
Fee: $75 for materials; Registration is required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 19
"Trees & Woody Plants Care" by Donnetta Wilhelm,
Master Gardener
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 - 7:30
p.m. Fee: $18 non-members, $15 members; Register on line or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 21
"Growing Great Garlic" by Betty Cahill Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 21
"Wine Making for Gardeners" by Richard Bender Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.;
Richard will have copies of his book, "Wild Wine Making", available
for sale and signing. 303-424-7979
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
Sept. 28
"Orchids: Exotic but Easy" by Shirlee McDaniels Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 28
"Harvesting & Preserving Herbs" by Whitney
McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Pumpkin Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 9 am - 5 pm; Fee: Includes admission to
pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks and lots of activities; The Corn Maze is an additional fee. For
details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 303-973-3705.
Oct. 12
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fall Jamboree
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10:00 am - 3:00
pm; Games, activities and more; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com for details. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 15
"Preparing Your Garden for Winter"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 - 7:30
p.m. Fee: $18 non-members, $15 members; Register on line or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Oct. 19
Bounty & Brews Beer Dinner
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 5 - 9 p.m.; The nursery hosts this dinner to
benefit The Growing Project; See website for details and to purchase
tickets: www.fossilcreeknursery.com
or call 970-226-4924.
Oct. 20
"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. 21 - 25
Glow at the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Fee: $21
adults, $17 ages 3 - 15, Ages 2 and under free, discounts for DBG members; Displays, music,
hands-on crafts, activities, and more; For more
information see
www.botanicgardens.org.
SEPTEMBER 2019