EVENTS
The Trees of Crown Hill
Today | Arbor day celebration features a tree planting and information on tree care, 10 a.m. | Olinger Crown Hill, 7777 W. 29th Ave., 303-233-4611 | WHEAT RIDGE
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
Plant Society show
SA | North American Rock Garden Society hosts a show and sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3585, botanicgardens.org
Free Day
SU | Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a free day for Colorado residents. | 1005 York St., 720-865-3585, botanicgardens.org
Sundays with Rob Proctor
SU | The 9News garden expert hosts demonstrations on container gardens, perennials, patio pot designs, 11 a.m.-noon. | Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, ext. 101, tagawagardens.com
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
Xeriscape Planning and Design
M | Learn how to design a to-scale drawing of property and how to obtain a site map, 6-8 p.m. | City Council Chambers, Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., 720-238-5081 | AURORA
X-Rated Gardening
W | Discussion on xeriscaping, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-1206
GARDEN CLUBS
Trowel and Error
M | Meets the fourth Monday of the month. | 720-838-4588 | LOUISVILLE
Pikes Peak Designer’s Guild
TH | Meets the fourth Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. | 719-488-3462 | PALMER LAKE
EXHIBITS
Big Bugs
Through JUNE 24 | Showcasing 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
UPCOMING
Plant sale
MAY 11-12 | Denver Botanic Gardens annual sale features perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12. | 1005 York St., 720-865-3585, botanicgardens.org
Best in Class
MAY 12-13 | Hosts a home and garden show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13. | Broomfield Event Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane. 303-660-9669 callbestinclass.com | BROOMFIELD
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.
