EVENTS
Enchanted Gardens Tour
SA|Stroll through gardens in the metro area starting at The Conflict Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |$15|4140 Tejon St., 303-433-4983
Guided tours
SA-SU|Denver Botanic Gardens’ tour of 45 gardens, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Xeriscape Garden Tour
SA-SU|The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and Colorado WaterWise Council host a tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |7030 Garrison St., 303-814-0679|ARVADA
Plant Swap and Sale
SU|Colorado Water Garden hosts its annual event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sell out. |2001 E. 58th Ave., 303-843-9619
Ecological Lecture
M|Janet Marinelli discusses the role of plants, ecological problems and conservation, 7-8:30 p.m.|$14|1005 York St., 720-865-3580
Pond Plants
M|North American Water Garden Society holds its monthly meeting, 7 p.m.|first meeting free|Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. 303-660-5024|CASTLE ROCK
Greenhouse tour
10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Saturdays; noon and 3 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Monday-Friday|Echter’s, 9170 W. 52nd Ave., 303-424-7979|ARVADA
Free mulch
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST|Dig-your-own option, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday|Havana Nursery, 10450 Smith Road, 720-865-6810
CLASSES
Build a Pond
SA|Learn how to lay out a pond, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring a shovel, gloves, sun protection and drinking water. Registration required. |$50|Echter’s, 9170 W. 52nd Ave., 303-424-7979 |ARVADA
Irrigation Check-Up
SA |View seven different types of irrigation systems, 1-2 p.m. No registration required.|Free|Aurora Xeriscape Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-427-6013 |AURORA
Composting
SA |Learn what to keep and the steps to enrich soil, 9:30-11 a.m. No registration required. |Free|The Kuiper Xeriscape Garden, 14201 E. Hampden Ave., 303-427-6013 |AURORA
Composting basics
SA|Denver Urban Gardens offers a free composting class, 9-11 a.m. |Free|East 13th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, 720-865-6810
10 Things Not To Do
SU|Learn great ideas for the landscape, 1-2 p.m. |Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4277, tagawa gardens.com|AURORA
Healthy Ponds
SU|Get tips on maintaining water quality, clarity and fish health in the pond, 2-4 p.m. No registration required. |Free|Echter’s, 9170 W. 52nd Ave., 303-424-7979 |ARVADA
Cooking with Edible Flowers
TU|6:30-8:30 p.m. |$35|The Gardens on Spring Creek, 970-416-2486 |FORT COLLINS
Mail info to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202; fax to 303-820-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
