Behind the Scenes Greenhouse Tours - led by
staff Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: M - F at 2 pm,
Sat. & Sun. at 11 am and 2 pm; 303-424-7979
Apr. 11
Girlfriends Night Out - A Party with a Purpose Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time:
5 - 8 p.m.; Enjoy an evening of food and wine sampling, music and fun
shopping in the greenhouses, special discounts and more. This event benefits
Hope House of Colorado, empowering teenage moms to achieve personal and
economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. See
www.hopehouseofcolorado.org for more
information. Tickets are $20 and include 2 complimentary drinks (beer or
wine) from the
bar; Call 303-424-7979 to reserve your ticket. Tickets should be purchased in
advance.
Apr. 14
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Apr. 19 -
to Sept. 15
Human Nature: Figures from the Craig Ponzio
Sculpture Collection Opens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
Apr. 20
North American Rock Garden Society and Colorado
Native Plant Society Show & Sale Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Free with paid admission to the Gardens; 720-865-3501
Apr. 27
Spring Open House
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Booths, entertainment, activities for kids,
special deals, grand opening of newly expanded store
and more; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Spring Open House
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Booths, entertainment, activities for kids
and more; See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
Apr. 26 - 28
Northern Colorado Annual Spring Home and Garden Show
Location: Larimer County Fairgrounds - First National Bank Exhibition Hall
Time: Noon - 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. on Sunday
Fee: Free
Information:
www.mile-high-productions.com
GARDEN
TOURS
May 27 - 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.
June 29 - 30
FOX Garden Tour: Westward Hoe - Taming the Wild
West Garden
Location: gardens in Colorado Springs
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Tickets: $20 through
www.eventbrite.com and local gardening
outlets
Information:
Benefits: FOX (Friends of Extension)
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.
Apr. 6
"Getting Started in Vegetable Gardening" by Mimi
Yanus (repeat of the class offered on March 16th)
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 6
"Succession Planting: Optimizing Planting Times
to Increase Garden Yields" by Tracey Parrish
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 6
"Organic Gardening in Raised Beds" by Trevor
Kuntz Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 11 am; Free; Materials not included. Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Apr. 6
"Micro-Farming: Commercial Farming Techniques on
a Residential Garden Site" by Andrea Vanderbilt
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - 12 pm; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Apr. 6
"Rose Selection and Growing: Best Practices and
Tips" by Roger Heins
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Apr. 6
"Pruning and Training Your Roses" by Denver Rose
Society member
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $21 members, $24 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Apr. 6
"Xeriscape Gardening" by David Winter Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 6
"New Varieties for Exciting Containers" by Susan
Stauber Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 6
"The Gardener is the Cook" by Marilyn Raff Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3 - 4 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 7
"Organic Lawn Care" 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
Apr. 7
"Orchids . . . Exotic and Easy" by Keith Funk Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 7
"A Rose is a Rose is a Rose" by Peggy Williams Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3 - 4 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 8
"Pond in a Pot" by Daniel Corse Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 6 - 7 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 9
"Windowsill Herb Garden Workshop" by Whitney
McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 6 - 7 p.m.;
Fee: $ 40 for materials; You will plant an herb windowsill garden to take
home; Please call 303-424-7979 to reserve a spot.
Apr. 10
"Yoga for Gardeners" by Lis Griffin Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 6 - 7 p.m.;
Please bring a mat; 303-424-7979
Apr. 11
"Hummingbirds of the Front Range" by Tom
Bush
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 6 - 8:30
p.m. Fee: $10 members, $12 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Apr. 13
"How Well Do You Know Your Sprinkler System?" by
Eric Olson
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - 12 pm; Fee: $10;
970-416-2486
Apr. 13
"Uncommon and Underused Perennials" by Sherry
Fuller
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $10;
970-416-2486
Apr. 13
"Edible Landscaping" by Alison Peck
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 13
"Do-It-Yourself Drip Irrigation" by Alison Peck
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 13
"Landscaping Your Colorado Garden" by Dan Lee Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 13
"Birds on the Brain" by the Audobon Society of
Greater Denver Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 13
"Hanging Basket Demonstration" by Chris
Doolittle and Barb Isaacson Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 14
"The Art And Science of Planting
Drought-Tolerant Plants" by Panayoti Kelaidis
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 14
"Spring Pruning" 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
Apr. 14
"Paradise on the Patio and in the Garden" by
Jordon Rasmussen Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 14
"My Favorite Perennials: Foliage, Flowers and
Friends" by Harriett McMillan Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 3 - 4 p.m.; 303-424-7979
Apr. 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.
Apr. 20
"Waterwise Irrigation Basics and Landscape
Watering Strategies" by Jason Brown
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - 12 pm; Fee: $10;
970-416-2486
Apr. 20
"Weekend Water Savings: Simple Outdoor Projects
for Water Savings" by Katie Collins
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $10;
970-416-2486
Apr. 20
"Fearless Rose Pruning" by Eve Brawner
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 27
"Vermicomposting Workshop" by Denver Compost
Collective member
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $21 members, $24 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
Apr. 27
"Just Drip It!" by Dilloon Hancock
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 10 am - 12 pm; Fee: $10;
970-416-2486
Apr. 27
"Growing Fruit Trees on the Front Range" by
Susan Bonsall, CSU Extension Master Gardener
Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (west of Old Town Library)
in Fort Collins; Offered by
The Gardens on Spring
Creek; Time: 1 - 3 pm; Fee: $18;
970-416-2486
Apr. 28
"Dryer Plants for a New Landscape Era" by Kelly
Grummons
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $20; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 28
"Growing Grapes on the Front Range" by John
Martin
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
Apr. 28
"Introduction to Planting Annuals, Perennials,
Shrubs and Trees" by Jason Shimmel Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 8:30 am; Free; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Apr. 28
"Rose Pruning Demonstration and Workshop" by
Denver Rose Society members
Jefferson County Detention Center, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden;
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; Free; Bring pruners and gloves; See
www.denverrosesociety.org for details.
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
May 5
"Shrubs 101: Techniques for Keeping Your Shrubs
and Berries Looking Their Best" by Jason Shimmel Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 8:30 am; Free; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
May 8
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
May 10 - 11
Spring Plant Sale Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday; Free admission to
the Gardens and plant sale; 720-865-3501
May 11
Loveland Garden Club Plant Sale and Antique &
Artisan Market
All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., Loveland; Time: 9 am - 2 pm;
Annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, silent auction, bake sale, and
vintage garden collectibles.
May 11
"Vermicomposting" by John Anderson
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403 **Worms will be available for purchase at the class for $40.
There is a $5 discount if preordered by April 30. Call 303-939-9403 to
preorder.
May 13
"Growing Your Roots: Seed
Propagation
Workshop" by Nick Courtens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 10 am - 11:30 am; Fee: $10, free for members and volunteers; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
May 13
"All About Roses" Peggy Williams and Sue
Longhini, Denver Rose Society Rosarians Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 6:30 pm; Free; 20% discount on rosebushes
for participants; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
May 15
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
May 18
"Gardening with Friends: Inviting Wildlife into
Your Garden" by Alison Peck
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
May 18
"Successful High-Altitude Landscape Gardening"
by Irene Shonle, Director of Gilpin Co. CSU Extension
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
May 18
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
May 19
"Tomato Tutelage: What You Need to Know to Grow
Great Tomatoes!" by Kelly Grummons
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $20; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
May 19
"Best Fruit Trees for Colorado" 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
May 25
Butterflies at Chatfield Opens 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
JUNE
June 1
"Japanese Beetles" by Kristina Williams
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 1
"Dog Tuff Grass" by Kelly Grummons
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 p.m.; Fee $20; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 1
"Summer Floral Crown-Making Class" by Heather
Herring Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 10 am; Free; This is a hands-on class; Materials not included. Call 303-442-6663 to register.
June 2
"Designing French Gardens" by Cyndy de Chelly Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 8:30 am; Free; This is a hands-on class; Bring
your own pot or buy one; Materials not included. Call 303-442-6663 to register.
June 2
"Berries & Small Fruits for Colorado" 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
June 4
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
June 4
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 720-865-3501
June 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
June 8
"Vegetables with Altitude"
by Denyse Schrenker, Eagle Co. CSU Extension
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Fee: $10, free for members and volunteers; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 8
"Growing Roses in Colorado and Rose Garden Tour"
by Denver Rose Society consulting rosarians
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $21 members, $24 non-members; Register online or call 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
"Successful Home Composting" 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
June 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
June 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
June 14
"Trough Planting" by Dominique
Turnbull
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 10 am - 4 pm; Fee: $10, free for members and volunteers; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 15
"Preserving Food" by Glenda
Wentworth, Eagle Co. CSU Extension
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Fee: $10, free for members and volunteers;For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
June 15
Galactic Rose Show
presented by Denver Rose Society Denver
Botanic Gardens,;
Fee: Included with paid admission to DBG; 1 - 4:30 p.m.; 720-865-3501
June 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
June 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
June 22
"Beneficial Insects" by Kristina Williams
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 22
"Habitat Hero - Wildscaping 101" by Laura Somers
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 1 - 2 p.m.; Free; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 23
"Colorado Native Bees" by Kristina Williams
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 a.m.; Fee $15; Pre-register by calling
303-939-9403
June 23
"Managing Garden Pests without Poisons" 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
June 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
APRIL 2019