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
July 2
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
July 5 - 14
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Town of Crested Butte and nearby areas; See
https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com for
information about workshops, garden tours, hikes and other events/fees.
July 10
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
July 20
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
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
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.
July 13
Pockets of Paradise: Kitchen and Garden Tour
Location: 8 Homes/Gardens in Steamboat Springs area
Time: 9 am
Tickets: $50 for self-guided tour, VIP Bus $90 (includes lunch at Low
Country Kitchen) Purchase
online at
www.tickets.stringsmusicfestival.com
Information:
www.stringsmusicfestival.com
Benefits: Strings Music Festival
July 20
NoCo Urban Homestead Tour
Location: 3 homesteads in Ft. Collins & 3 in 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 20
Summit County Garden Tour
Location: gardens in Silverthorne, Frisco and Dillon
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.
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.
July 11
"Perennials and Ornamental Grasses" by CSU
Master Gardeners
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 - 7:30
p.m.
Fee: $18 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
July 13
"Houseplant Propagation" by Trevor Kuntz Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Free; You'll leave with cuttings to
try out skills at home; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
July 14
"Tips & 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 14
"Houseplant Propagation" by Trevor Kuntz Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Free; Materials not included. You'll
take home cuttings. Call 303-442-6663 to register.
July 14
"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 20
"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
July 20
"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
"Ikebana Workshop" by Jane Carpenter Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Fee: $10 includes supplies minus the
purchase price of flowers; This class includes a demonstration followed by
participants creating their own arrangement; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
July 21
"Foraging for Rocky Mountain Mushrooms, Part 1:
Regional Mushroom ID" by Zach Hedstrom
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 21
"The Wild Wisdom of Weeds" by Katrina Blair and
Tyler Van Gemert
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
July 28
"Foraging for Rocky Mountain Mushrooms, Part 2:
Foraging Field Trip" with Zach Hedstrom
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15, Pre-payment required;
Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes and bring water; Location
will be given at registration. Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403.
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. 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. 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
"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. 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. 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
JULY 2019