EVENTS
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@botanic gardens.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
Composting for the Health of the Earth
SA | Learn easy ways of utilizing material available in yards to create nature’s “health food,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Free | Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1206
Edible flowers
SA | Tips on taking care of herbs and edible flowers, 3-4 p.m. | Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, ext. 101, tagawagardens.com |
Learn to prune roses
SA | Denver Rose Society offers hands-on instruction, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring gloves and pruners | Jefferson County Sheriff’s Complex AARS Rose Garden, 200 Jefferson Co Parkway, 303-278-3521 | GOLDEN
Ten Commandments of Roses
SA | Learn to choose and grow healthy roses, 10 a.m. | Free | Paulino Gardens, 6300 Broadway, 303-429-8062
X-Rated Gardening
SA | Discussion on xeriscaping, 3-4:30 p.m. | Free | Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1206
Noxious weeds
SU | Learn how to get rid of weeds, 3-4 p.m. | Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, 303-690-4722, ext. 101, tagawagardens.com | CENTENNIAL
A tree is a tree
SU | Learn which trees or shrubs work for certain landscapes, 1-3 p.m. | $5 | Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060 | ARVADA
GARDEN CLUBS
Happy Transplants
W | The garden club meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. | 303-469-4121 | WESTMINSTER
Northglenn Garden Club
TH | Meets the first Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. | 303-452-7868 | NORTHGLENN
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, botanic gardens.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
Free Day
MAY 4 | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield hosts a free day for Colorado residents | 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, 303-973-3705, botanicgardens.org
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 call bestinclass.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.
