Some garden events
have been canceled, put on hold or postponed
due to Covid-19.
July 9 - July 18
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Town of Crested Butte and nearby areas; See
www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org for
information about workshops, garden tours, hikes, other events/fees
and to register.
July 10
Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society
Show and Sale
Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd.,
Golden; Time: 9 am - 5 pm; Fee: $5, kids ages 12 & under free.
See
www.coloradocactus.org for
information.
July 17
Lavender Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fee: Varies; Enjoy hundreds of blooming lavender plants, free demonstrations,
workshops, farm tours, live
music, food, beverages and products sold by vendors. See website for
workshops that will be offered. Must purchase tickets for this event in
advance for a specific time at
www.botanicgardens.org. No onsite
tickets sales. 720.865.4346
Hudson Gardens in Littleton Self-guided Public Art Tours and Nature Tours: The gardens are
open daily sunrise to sunset; Fee: Free; Nixon's Coffeehouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm and on
Saturday and Sunday from 8 am - 5 pm.; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Ongoing to
Labor Day
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail
Guided Tours: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fee: $10 per person. For information
or to purchase tickets see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
July 7 & 14
Take a Walk on the Wild Side Wildflower Guided
Tour
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail; Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Fee: $10; See
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org to purchase tickets.
July 10
Strings Music Festival Guild's "Pockets of Paradise" Garden Tour
Location: 6 gardens in Steamboat Springs area
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: Start at $45 (purchase by July 1st for best price) Purchase tickets
online - see website.
Information:
www.stringsmusicfestival.com
Benefits: Strings' free music education and community programs
July 17 - 18
Colorado Springs Garden Tour
Location: gardens in historic Old North End of Colorado Springs
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25 Available online and at several garden centers, which are
listed on the website
Information:
www.coloradospringsgardentour.org
Benefits: Friends of Extension (FOX), which supports CSU Extension projects,
Master Gardener programs, 4H, and more.
July 31
NoCo Urban Homestead Tour
Location: 6 homesteads in Northern Colorado (Berthoud, Loveland and Ft.
Collins)
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Tickets: $20 adults and ages 12 and above, $5 ages 5 - 11, ages 4 and below
free; purchase online at
www.fcgov.com/gardens
Benefits: Gardens on Spring Creek and Loveland Youth Gardeners
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. Several
classes are now being offered online.
Due
to Covid-19 some sites are
offering
their classes online.
July 1
"High Altitude Vegetable Gardening" by Geena
Poulter
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail; Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Fee: $10;
See
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org to purchase tickets.
July 3
"Japanese Beetle: How to Fight Back" by Luan,
John P.
Tagawa Gardens, Time: 10:00 am; this is a virtual class. See
www.tagawagardens.com or call 303-690-4722..
July 10
Drop-In: "Meet the Beekeeper"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:30 -
12:00 p.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
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
July 14
Drop-In: "Meet the Rose Gardeners"
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Fee: Free; Observe, question and get advice from members of the
Denver Rose Society; no registration necessary. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
"How to Get Your Nutrition from Plants" by Kyle
Dickens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail; Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Fee: $10;
See
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org to purchase tickets.
July 24
"Bonsai Basics"
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 5:45 p.m.; Fee: $35 or $55 depending on size
of set up chosen; Fee includes tree, pot, soil and set up. See website for details and to
register for this class: www.fossilcreeknursery.com.
Ford Twilight Garden Series
presented by The Gardens on Spring Creek and CSU -- Details TBA
Aug. 24th: "Exploring Garden Design"
Aug. 31st: "Winning Displays"
Sept. 7th: Putting Your Garden to Bed and Preparing for Spring"
JULY 2021