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
June 1
Plant Sale
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 9 am - 5 pm; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 2
Butterfly Appreciation and Awareness Day Western
Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction; Time: 9
a.m. - 1 p.m.; Entertainment, crafts, free seeds and more; 970-245-3288
June 2
Gardener's Expo
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Free; Learn about new
trends and products; See website or call
970-226-4924
June 2
Fairmount Heritage Foundation Annual Rose Sale
Chapel in the Pines at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver; Time:
8 am - 4 pm; See
www.fairmountheritagefoundation.org for
information.
Colorado Lavender Festival
Town of Palisade and nearby areas in western Colorado; See
www.coloradolavender.org for opportunities
that include a motor coach tour, a festival in Palisade, seminars, workshops
and self-guided tours.
June 30
"Around the World in 80 Roses" Rose Show
presented by Denver Rose Society Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Fee: Included with paid admission to DBG; 1 - 5 p.m.; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
GARDEN
TOURS
May 28 - Ongoing
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: $5 per person. For information see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
June 2
Whittier-Mapleton Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Mapleton Hill Historic District
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15 purchased online before June 1, $20 day of event at 840
Mapleton; See website for ticket
information.
Information:
www.whittiergardentour.com
Benefits: Whittier International School
June 3
Fairmount Heritage Rose Garden Tour
Location: 430 S. Quebec St., Denver
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members of Fairmount Heritage Foundation;
Purchase tickets online.
Information and tickets:
www.fairmountheritagefoundation.org
Benefits: Fairmount Heritage Foundation projects
June 8 & 9
Longmont Symphony Guild Festival of Flowers Garden
Tour
Location: 5 gardens in Longmont
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information:
www.longmontsymphony.org Click on
Support.
Benefits: Longmont Symphony Guild
June 9
Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver Garden
Tour
Location: Public and private gardens in NW Denver
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Information and tickets: $20 before May 15, $25 after May 15; Ages 14 and
under free with paid adult; See
www.conflictcenter.org
Benefits: The Conflict Center's programs and classes that promote peaceful
management of conflict.
June 16
Native Plant Garden Tour
Location: 4 gardens in the Boulder area
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Tickets: $20 member, $30 non-member; See website for information about book
signing, special guests, etc.
Information and Tickets:
https://conps.org/mfm-event-calendar
Presented by the Colorado Native Plant Society in partnership with Boulder
County Audubon Society
June 23
Greeley Garden Tour
Location: gardens in the Greeley area
Tickets and
Information: $15, Purchase online or see website for locations where tickets may be purchased;
www.GreeleyGardenTour.org
Benefits: Poudre Learning Center
June 23
Junior League Terrace and Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Landings Neighborhood in Southeast Fort Collins
Time:
Tickets: $20; $35 VIP; Available online - see website..
Information:
www.jlfortcollins.org
Benefits: The Junior League of Fort Collins' education and charitable
endeavors
June 23
Loveland Garden Tour & Art Show
Location: gardens in Springs at Mariana in SW Loveland
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15 - $21 Available
online and at Loveland Youth Gardeners.
Information:
www.LovelandYouthGardeners.org,
970-669-7182
Benefits: Loveland Youth Gardeners programs
Notes: Features the sale of art for the garden, including a silent auction.
June 23
Arvada Historical Society Garden Tour
Location: 7 gardens in Arvada
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Tickets: $15 cash only, purchase at the Arvada Center on day of the event.
Information:
www.arvadahistory.org
Benefits: Arvada Historical Society
June 24
Park Hill Garden Walk
Location: 10 gardens in the Park Hill neighborhood, Denver
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: Advance tickets $12, Seniors (65+) advance tickets are $10, Ages 12
& under free; $15 day of event. See website.
Information:
www.parkhillgardenwalk.org
June 30
Native Plant Garden Tour - Denver Area
Location: 6 gardens in the Denver area - see website for detailed info
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Information and Tickets: $20 member, $30 non-members, See
https://conps.org/mfm-event-calendar
Benefits: Colorado Native Plant Society
July 14
Pockets of Paradise Kitchen and Garden Tour
Location: Homes/Gardens in Steamboat Springs area
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: $40, VIP Bus $75 (includes lunch) Purchase
online at
www.tickets.stringsmusicfestival.com
Information:
www.stringsmusicfestival.com
Benefits: Strings Music Festival
July 21
NoCo Urban Homestead Tour
Location: homesteads in Ft. Collins & Loveland
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Tickets: $20; ages 12 and under free
Information: See
www.fcgov.com/gardens
Benefits: Gardens on Spring Creek and Loveland Youth Gardeners
July 28
Summit County Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Breckenridge area
Time: Registration from 8:30 - 10:45 a.m. at
the Summit County Community and Senior Center, Peak One Blvd./ 83
Nancy's Place, Frisco.
The self guided tour is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 at the door (cash or check only), $10 if purchased
online before day of tour (see website) **Note: You must exchange the
ticket for a guidebook/map at registration prior to 10:45 a.m.;
Includes a free continental breakfast.
Information and Tickets: Please see
www.summitcountygardenclub.org for
detailed information and directions.
Benefits: Funds scholarships for students studying plant-related science and provides grants for county & town
public gardens.
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.
June 3
"Introduction to Permaculture" by Tara Rae Kent
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 3
"Berries & Small Fruits for Colorado" 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
June 3
"Designing French Gardens" by Cyndy de Chelly Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 9 am; Free; This is a hands-on class; Bring
your own pot or buy one; Materials not included. Call 303-442-6663 to register.
June 5, 12 & 19
Twilight Garden Series
June 5: "Positively Pleasing Perennials" CSU Trial Gardens, 1401
Remington St., Fort Collins
June 12: "Uninvited Garden Guests" CSU Trial Gardens, 1401
Remington St., Fort Collins
June 19: "Eat & Grow with Us" Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre
Ave., Fort Collins
Time of all sessions: 6 - 8 pm; Fee: $10 for one session or $25 for all
three.
June 6 & 20
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
June 9
"Gardening Advice from Mother Nature" by Alison
Peck
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 9
"Natives for Every Garden" by Dan Johnson
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 10
"Successful Home Composting" 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
June 10
"Creating Beautiful Terrariums" by Connie Smith Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Free; This is a hands-on class; Bring
your own or buy a container; Materials not included; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
June 11 & 25
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
June 13
"So You Want to Be a Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Fee: $12
member, $15 non-member; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 13
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
Drop-In: "Meet the Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe beekeepers managing their hives, ask questions and get advice; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
June 17
"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 and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
June 23
"Honey Bee Meet & Greet" by Kristina Williams
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Please wear long
sleeves and pants; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 23
"Habitat Hero - Wildscaping 101" by Laura Somers
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Free; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 24
"Colorado Native Bees" by Kristina Williams
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee: $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 24
"Managing Garden Pests Without Poisons" 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
June 30
"Battle Against the Japanese Beetle" by Lisa
Mason, CSU Extension
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Fee: $10 member, $12 non-member; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Town of Crested Butte and nearby areas; See
https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com for
information about gardening workshops, garden tours, hikes and other events/fees.
July 9 & 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
July 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
July 15
"Tips and Tricks of Xeriscape" 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
July 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 and a child accompanied by an adult; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
July 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
Drop-In: "Meet the Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe beekeepers managing their hives, ask questions and get advice; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
July 21
"Basic Landscape Design" by Elaine Walker
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee: $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 21
Lavender Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fee: $7 non-members, $5 members, ages 13 and under
free; Enjoy hundreds of blooming lavender plants, free demonstrations, live
music, food, beverages and products sold by vendors. See website for
classes that will be offered. 720.865.4346
JUNE 2018