EVENTS
Gloxinia Gesneriad Growers
SUN|The show meets in Mitchell Hall, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|TU-SEPT. 30|Glass Artists Fellowship show meets in Mitchell Hall, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 303-452-8774.|Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 303-781-2406, botanicgardens.org
Herbs for Relaxation
SUN|Learn which herbs aid in sleeping and relieving tension, 1-2 p.m.|SA|Identify and eliminate noxious weeds, 3-4 p.m. |Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, rmkc.org| AURORA
Free Day
M|Denver Botanic Gardens offers a free day to Colorado residents, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|1005 York St., 720-865-3500, botanicgar dens.org
Historic Renovations Projects
TH |Unico, Inc. hosts a workshop on the logistics of retrofitting historic homes and buildings for heating and air conditions, 7 p.m.|$10|First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant St., 303-534-5288, ext. 16, his toricdenver.org
Compost Class
SA|Free class at the Denver Backyard Composting Demonstration site, 9-11 a.m.|Gove Community Garden, East 13th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, 720-865-6810
Flower Bulbs for Spring Color
SA |Offers planting tips and techniques, 10-11:30 a.m.|Echters, 5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979, echters.com|ARVADA
Seed Collecting
SA|Collecting this year’s seeds for use in next year’s garden, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Kuiper High Plains Xeriscape Garden| Free|14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-739-7356|AURORA
The Market at Belmar
-OCT. 9|An urban-garden series and cooking demonstrations in a European-style farmers market with fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, baked goods and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sunday. Cooking demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Sunday. Garden classes at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by master gardeners of Jefferson County Cooperative Extension. This week’s urban gardening class:All About Apples for Children| Free|Alaska Drive at Belmar (South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue), belmar colorado.com| LAKEWOOD
UPCOMING
Fall Cleanup
OCT. 1|Learn how to prepare your watering system flower beds for winter from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Kuiper High Plains Xeriscape Garden| Free|14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-739-7356|AURORA
Bulbs
OCT. 8|What to do to your bulbs this fall to have a beautiful garden next year, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Kuiper High Plains Xeriscape Garden| Free|14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-739-7356|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.
