Exhibition: Calder Monumental - Sculptures by Alexander
Calder Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: Garden hours; Enjoy the artist's
sculptures displayed throughout the gardens; 720-865-3501
Aug. 1
Free Day Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Note: Butterflies at Chatfield will be open
for a fee. 720.865.4346
Aug. 5
Water Garden Society Water Blossom Festival Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 2
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Colorado Dahlia Society's Denver Area Dahlia
Show
Paulino Gardens, 6300 N Broadway, Denver; Time: 9 am - 4 pm; Speak with Society members and
view hundreds of blooms and arrangements; For information see
www.coloradodahlias.net.
Aug. 29
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
Sept. 8 - 10
Colorado Fall Home Show
Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver
Time: 10 am - 8 pm on Fri. and Sat., 10 am - 5 pm on Sun.
Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors, Ages 12 & under free; Adults get $2 off
with a donation of non-perishable food at the show.
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. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours last about 45
minutes. Fee: $5 per person. For information see
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org or call 970-476-0103.
Aug. 26
Hudson Gardens Rose Garden Tour by Denver Rose Society Members
Location:
Hudson Gardens in Littleton
Time: 9 -
10:30 a.m.
Fee: $10 Members, $12 Non-members
Information: 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
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.
Aug. 5
"Foraging Rocky Mountain Mushrooms: Regional
Mushroom ID" by Zach Hedstrom
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
"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. 8 & 22
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 the master gardeners
who plan & maintain the vegetable garden at Hudson Gardens. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Aug. 12
"Beekeeping Through the Four Seasons: Summer by
Dr. Tom Cavanagh
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12
pm; Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Aug. 13
"Make Your own Hyper-Tufa Trough" by Tamara
Winter
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m. (Meet at 9:45 am and follow
Tamara to her nearby studio); Fee $40 - includes materials for the trough
you will make; Bring particle mask, rubber gloves, bandana; Forms provided
or you may bring one. Dress to get dirty. Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Aug. 19
"Building Backyard Greenhouses" by Tom & Alyssa
San Filippo
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12
pm; Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Aug. 20
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and repeated at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.; 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.
Aug. 21
"Workshop: Seed Collecting"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; Registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Aug. 27
"Low Tech Greenhouse Design and 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
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 the master gardeners
who plan & maintain the vegetable garden at Hudson Gardens. 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 9
Taste of Tomato - Offered by Harlequin's Garden
and Boulder County CSU Extension
Gateway Park, 4800 N. 28th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring and taste tomatoes and
have some fun. Discover the best tasting tomatoes; Admission: Free with home
grown tomatoes, 3 of a named variety, 10 if a cherry variety, or $3 if
not bringing tomatoes. For more information see
www.harlequinsgardens.com or call 303-939-9403.
Sept. 9 - 10
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Fall Show Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 am - 9 pm on Sat. and 9 am - 4
pm on Sun.; View demonstrations,
consult experts, purchase supplies from vendors; 720-865-3501
Sept. 9 - 10
Colorado Dahlia Society's Annual Northern
Colorado Dahlia Show
The Loveland Public Library in Loveland; Time: 1 - 4 pm; Speak with Society members and view
hundreds of blooms and arrangements; For information
see
www.coloradodahlias.net.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 29
Corn Maze Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Times: Times vary depending on date; See website.
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 and jumping pillow.
Other activities available at an additional fee. Mini-maze available
for ages 10 and under; An After Dark Corn Maze and Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze are open on select dates. Food vendors will
be on-site.
For details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org
or call 303-973-3705.
Sept. 16
Nature's Harvest Fest
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 am - 2 pm;
Fee: $2 donation per person suggested; Artisans, butterfly release,
workshops, activities for kids/families, entertainment and food vendors.
See website for details.
"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. 6th
class); Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Sept. 17
"Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and repeated at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.; 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.
"Workshop: Seed Cleaning and
Basic Propagation"
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time:11 am - 12 pm; Free; Registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Sept. 28
Bonfils-Stanton Series: "The Summer-Dry Garden"
by Saxon Holt Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm; Fee $20, $15 member;
Register online at
www.botanicgardens.org or call
720.865.3580.
AUGUST
2017