EVENTS
Reptiles and Orchids of the Rainforest
Today & SA | Lizards, frogs, snakes and orchids on display, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fantasy Orchids, 830 W. Cherry St., 303-666-5432, fantasyorchids.com | LOUISVILLE
Gardening Help
SA & TU | Colorado Master Gardeners answer gardening questions in person at Helen Fowler Library, noon-4 p.m., by phone or e-mail at gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3575, botanicgardens.org
Volunteers needed
The Youth Garden and Farmers Market Program at Fairmont Elementary School seeks volunteers to help plant, maintain and harvest its garden. | 303-377-1397
CLASSES
Be Green
SA | Learn to create a compost pile and use it as fertilizer, 10 a.m. Call or visit website for locations. | Free | Home Depot, 800-430-3376, homedepot.com
From Blueberries to Asian Pears
SA | Learn about culture, pests, diseases, pollination issues and more, 9-11 a.m. | $5 | Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060 | ARVADA
Planting Pretty Pots and Baskets
SA | Discover tips, techniques and advice on selecting and combining plants for style and care, 9:30-11 a.m. | Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979 | ARVADA
Choosing the Right Tree
SU | Discover which trees enhance and add value to landscape, 1-2 p.m. | Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, ext. 101, tagawagardens.com | CENTENNIAL
Pond Ecology
SU | Learn to work with nature for a healthy pond environment, 3-4:30 p.m. | Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979 | ARVADA
Tropical Delights
SU | Integrate tropical foliage into outdoor annual pots, 1-2:30 p.m. | $5 | Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060, 719-668-4555 | ARVADA
Composting for the Health of the Earth
W | Learn easy ways of utilizing material available in yards to create nature’s “health food,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-1206
Container Gardening with Herbs
W | Discover the benefits of growing fresh herbs in small spaces, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St., 720-865-1206
Xeriscape on a Budget
TH | Gather useful ideas on cost-effective ways to renovate landscape, 6:15-8 p.m. No registration required. | Free | Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road, 720-236-5081 | AURORA
GARDEN CLUBS
Gardenfest Garden Club
W | The club meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. | 970-223-3133 | FORT COLLINS
Greeley Morning
W | The garden club meets the third Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. | 970-356-0543 | GREELEY
Lakewood Garden Club
TH | Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 3232 Depew St., 303-233-0836 | LAKEWOOD
EXHIBITS
Big Bugs
Through JUNE 24 | Events and educational activities that showcase the world of plant and insect relationships. | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3585, botanicgardens.org
Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Through JUNE 29 | Watercolor, pastel and other media by students in the Garden’s Botanical Art and Illustration Cerficate Program on display in Gates Garden Court. | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3585, botanicgardens.org
Mail calendar items at least 14 days in advance to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202, or fax to 303-954-1679, or living@denverpost.com.
