EVENTS
Water plant swap and sale
SA|Bring in extra plants Friday, 2-5 p.m., and swap on Saturday. Plants will be for sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Colorado Water Garden Society|2001 W. 58th Ave., 303- 843-9619 or 303-755-1885
See Hudson Gardens for free
W|A free day at Hudson Gardens and Event Center| 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, 303-797-8565, hudsongardens.org|LITTLETON
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Trees
SA|Choose the right tree for location and needs 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens |Free7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Water garden celebration
SA|How to build and maintain a water feature with fish in your garden, 9:30-4:30 p.m. at Echters|5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979 echters.com|ARVADA
Organic gardening
SA|Learn the basics of organic gardening without pesticides or commercial fertilizers from 9:30-11 a.m. at Kuiper Xeriscape Garden|14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-326-8806 or 303-739-7356|AURORA
Eliminating algae
SA|Tips, tricks and product recommendation for getting rid of algae in your pond, 10 a.m.-noon at Tagawa Garden Center and Florist| Free |7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4711 or tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Plants for shaded areas
SA|Think nothing grows in the shade? Learn what you can do, 10 a.m.-noon at Timberline Gardens| $5 |11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060, timberlinegardens.com |ARVADA
Antique Rose varieties
SU|Eve Reshetnik-Brawner will talk about heirloom and hardy roses at 1 p.m. at Harlequin’s Gardens| $10 |4795 S. 26th St., 303-939-9403|BOULDER
Water conservation
SU|Tips on Xeriscape, irrigation, fixing leaks and wise water use, 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens|Free|7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722,tagawagardenscom|AURORA
UPCOMING
Learn to compost
SA, JUNE 18|Neighborhood compost seminar at Emerson Community Garden, 10 a.m.-noon | Free |East Eighth Avenue and Emerson Street, 720-865-6810
Alternative ground covers
SA, JUNE 18|Learn what plants keep out weeds, require less water and don’t need mowing, 9:30-11 a.m. at Kuiper Xeriscape Garden|14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-326-8806 or 303-739-7356|AURORA
Bonsai
SA-SU, JUNE 18-19|Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society show at Denver Botanic Gardens, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.|1005 York St. 303-320-0417
Choice perennials
SU, JUNE 19|Are you a plant junkie? Learn about the newest and hottest perennials at Timberline Gardens, 9 a.m.-noon| $10 |11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060, timberlinegardens.com |ARVADA
Herb festival
SA-SU, JUNE 25-26|Alternative medicine and wellness options at Tagawa Gardens| Free7711 S. Parker Road., 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Extreme lawn makeover
SA, JUNE 25|How to go from lawn to Xeriscape, 9:30-11 a.m. at Kuiper Xeriscape Garden| Free14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-739-7662|AURORA
Herbs
SA, JUNE 25|Learn to grow herbs to assist the body during illness, 1:15-2:15 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens| Free |7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Adding stone to your garden
SA, JUNE 25|Using flagstone and other stonework in your garden for paths and walls, 9:30-11 a.m. at Kuiper Xeriscape Garden| Free14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-739-7662|AURORA
Houseplants for health
SA, JUNE 25|Houseplants will help clean your environment and add oxygen to your space, 3:15-3:45 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens| Free7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Water-smart gardening
SA, JUNE 25|Learn to grow fabulous gardens in Colorado’s climate at the Denver Botanic Garden. Tours at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.| $8 members, $12 non-members, $15 day of the event |1005 York St., 720-865-3580
Herbs in containers
SA, JUNE 25|Growing herbs for the patio or deck, 2:30-3 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens| Free7711 S. Parker, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Common garden herbs
SU, JUNE 26|How to grow them and ideas for use, 12:30-1 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens| Free7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Wild wines and weed tastingSU, JUNE 26|For the over-21 crowd. Taste native plants and sample wines made from native fruits, 1:15-1:45 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens| Free7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com|AURORA
Mail information 14-20 days in advance to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post Features Department, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, fax to 303-820-1679, or e-mail living@denverpost.com.
