Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Nov. 11 - Ongoing
Rocky Mountain Society of
Botanical Artists Exhibit: Lost in the Woods
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Education Center, in Vail; Time: 10 am - 4 pm; Enjoy an exhibit of 27
botanical illustrations featuring trees. Donation of $5 suggested; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Nov. 16
Grand Re-Opening at Gardens on Spring Creek
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: Remarks and
ribbon cutting at 9 am, doors open 10 am - 5 pm; Visit the new butterfly
house and tour the gardens; Fee: $8 - $11, members free; 970-416-2486
Nov. 21
Party with a Purpose: Girlfriends Night Out Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 5 - 8 p.m.;
Enjoy music, door prizes, food/wine sampling, special vendors, and
more. Fee: Tickets are $25, includes 2 drinks (wine or beer), with proceeds going to
Ralston House.
See website for details. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets, which
should be purchased in
advance.
Holiday Open House
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 3
pm; Music, treats, Santa and holiday specials; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
Holiday Open House
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Live music,
refreshments, locally made gifts; 303-939-9403
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
on Wed.- Sun.
Holiday Gift Market
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 am - 5 pm on every Wednesday through Sunday,
November 29 to Dec. 22; Gifts for gardeners and
non-gardeners; 303-939-9403
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
on various evenings
Santa's Village at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Holiday lights, stories
and songs with Mrs. Claus, 1880's decorated,
restored homestead, photos, hayride, play in snow globe, watch a movie, vendors; Fee
varies; See
www.botanicgardens.org for dates open, details and
ticket prices;
720.865.4346
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1,
6-8, 13 - 24, 26-31
A Hudson Christmas
Hudson Gardens in Littleton,
Time: 5 - 9 pm; Enjoy holiday lights, visits with Santa, refreshments, and more; See website
for ticket information and details or call 303-797-8565.
Nov. 29 - Jan. 3
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly - Note: Timed tickets are issued to avoid overcrowding; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase;
Fee: Varies; See
www.botanicgardens.org for details; 720-865-3501
Nov. 30
Pine Cone Bird Feeder Activity and Visits/Photos
with Santa Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 4 pm; Free;
Bring your own camera for photos; Please bring a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank; 303-424-7979
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
GARDEN
TOURS
Dec. 2 - Ongoing
Self Guided Snowshoe Walk
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Days: Monday - Saturday; Time: 10 am - 3 pm; Enjoy hot chocolate
and drop-in activities in the Education Center; Snowshoes/poles rental is $5; Donations welcome; For information see website 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.
Nov. 9
"Thanksgiving Tablescapes" by Stefany Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am.; Free, materials not included; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Nov. 19
"Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangements" by
Mandy Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 12 pm.; Free, materials not included;
Bring or purchase a container; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Nov. 20
Bonsai Class
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.; Fee: $35; Pick your own pot
and plant and learn how to create your bonsai. Wine and snacks
included; 970-226-4924
Nov. 30
"Holiday Wreath Class" by Stefany Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am.; Free, materials not included;
Techniques, design and bow making are some topics covered; Select and
purchase a fresh mixed evergreen wreath and bring or purchase decorations; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Nov. 30
"Wreath Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 am, repeated
at 2 pm; Materials fee: $25; Please bring
pruners. A form and boughs will be provided, bring or purchase decoration
for the wreath; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
"Porch Pot Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 11 am; Materials fee: $30;
Create a decorative pot with fresh greens for your entry; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 1
"Wreath Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 pm; Materials fee: $25; Please bring
pruners. A form and boughs will be provided, bring or purchase decoration
for the wreath; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 1
Pine Cone Bird Feeder Activity and Visits/Photos
with Santa Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 4 pm; Free;
Bring your own camera for photos; Please bring a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank; (This is
the best day to bring your pet for a photo with Santa); 303-424-7979
Dec. 7
"Make Your Own Holiday Wreath"
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: Offered
twice: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm; Fee: $30; Materials provided;
Register online or call 970-416-2486.
Dec. 7
"Wreath Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 am; Materials fee: $25; Please bring
pruners. A form and boughs will be provided, bring or purchase decoration
for the wreath; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 7
"Porch Pot Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 pm; Materials fee: $30;
Create a decorative pot with fresh greens for your entry; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 7
Pine Cone Bird Feeder Activity and Visits/Photos
with Santa Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 4 pm; Free;
Bring your own camera for photos; Please bring a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank; 303-424-7979
Dec. 7
"Holiday Tablescapes and Gift Wrap" by
Stefany Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am.; Free, materials not included;
Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Dec. 8
"Porch Pot Make-and-Take Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 11 am; Materials fee: $30;
Create a decorative pot with fresh greens for your entry; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 8
"Gingerbread House Make-and-Take Workshop" by
Barry Brown Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 - 3:30 pm; Materials fee: $30;
Decorate a gingerbread house with icing and candies; Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 8
"Holiday/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; Create a holiday or classic
garden; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Dec. 10
"Floral Design with Evergreens and Berries" by
Mandy Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 1 pm.; Free, materials not included;
Bring or purchase a container; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
NOVEMBER 2019