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
Ongoing to Nov. 2
Exhibit: H2O=Life: Wet, Wild &
Wonderful
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Education Center
in Vail; Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Fee: $5 donation appreciated;
970-476-0103.
Sept. 8 - 9
Colorado Dahlia Society's Dahlia
Show
Paulino Gardens, 6300 N Broadway, Denver; Time: 9 am - 4 pm; Speak with Society members and
view blooms and arrangements; For information see
www.coloradodahlias.net.
Corn Maze Opens at Chatfield Farms 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.
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.
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, Adults get $2 off
with a donation of non-perishable food at the show. Discounted tickets
available online.
Information and tickets:
www.coloradogardenfoundation.org
Benefits: Horticultural-related grants and scholarships
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing to Sept. 3
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.
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.
Sept. 1
"Gardening in the Fall" by Karly Scheuerman Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 1
"Planting for Success" by Daniel Corse Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 5
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. 8
"Landscaping Your Colorado Garden" by Dan Lee,
Black Forest Landscape Designs Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 8
"Planting Fall Bulbs" by Dan Lee Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 9
"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. 10
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. 12
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. 12
"Plant a Succulent Garden" by Chris Doolittle Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 5 - 6 p.m.;
Materials fee: $30; Registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 15
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
Sept. 15
"Use the Garden to Boost Immunity" by
Evie Yang
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 - 11
a.m. Fee: $60 - includes supplies and a syllabus; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 15
"Terrariums: Gardens in Glass" by Chris
Doolittle Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.;
Materials fee: $30; Registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 15
"My Favorite Perennials" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 15
"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
Sept. 15
"Urban Homesteading for Beginners" by Connie
Meyer
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 16
"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. 5th
class); Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Sept. 16
"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.
Sept. 19
"Terrariums: Gardens in Glass" by Chris
Doolittle Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 5 - 6 p.m.;
Materials Fee: $30; Registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 19
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. 22
"Growing Natives: Garden Tour" by Lucinda Greene
and Valerie Seale
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Fee: $10 members, $12 Non-members; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Sept. 22
"Plant a Succulent Garden" by Chris Doolittle Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.;
Materials fee: $30; Registration required; 303-424-7979
Sept. 22
"Harvesting and Preserving Herbs" by Whitney
McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 24
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. 29
"Orchids: Exotic but Easy" by Shirlee McDaniels,
Denver Orchid Society Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 - 11 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 29
"Wine Making for Gardeners" by Richard Bender,
author of Wild Wine Making Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Sept. 29
"Backyard Composting" by Cassie Anderson
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Sept. 29
"Autumn Guided Forest Walk" by Maria Fenty
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
"Pumpkin Carving with an Expert" by Barry Brown Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.;
Materials fee: $40 includes a pumpkin, carving tools and pattern;
Registration required; Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an
adult; 303-424-7979
Oct. 6
"Photographing Fall Color" by Bob Dean
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $30; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 6
"Fall Care for Native Plants" by Ann Grant
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 12 - 14
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 activities; The Corn Maze is an additional fee. For
details please visit
www.botanicgardens.org or call 303-973-3705.
Oct. 13
African Violet Show and Sale - hosted by
Gloxinia, Gesneriad Growers Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Oct. 13
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fall Jamboree
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10:00 am - 3:00
pm; ; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com for details. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 13
"Habitat Hero Garden" by Diane Banta
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12 p.m.;
Fee: $10; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 13
"Putting the Garden to Bed"
by Andrea Vanderbilt
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 1 - 3 p.m.;
Fee: $18; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Oct. 17 -18, 23 -
25
Glow at the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Displays, music,
hands-on crafts, activities, cash bar and more; For fees and more
information see
www.botanicgardens.org.
Oct. 18
Intimate Evening: "Travels Down
the Silk Road" by Nick Courtens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 5:30 - 7 pm; Fee: $25;
970-476-0103.
Oct. 20
Show: World of Orchids
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 9 am - 3 p.m.;
Suggested donation: $5 adults, $2 children; Displays, educational exhibits,
repotting demonstrations at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm; 970-416-2486
Oct. 21
"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. 27
"Putting Your Rose Garden to Bed" by Peggy
Williams, Consulting Rosarian
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10:00 -
11:30 a.m. Fee: $21 members, $24 Non-members; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Oct. 27
Halloween Enchanted Garden
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 2
p.m.; Especially for children ages 2 - 8; Fee: $5 per child. Enjoy various
activities. See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486 for information
SEPTEMBER 2018