EVENTS
Free day
Today | Hudson Gardens offers a free day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | 6115 S. Santa Fe., Drive, 303-767-8565, ext. 321, | LITTLETON
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,
Garden and Yard tour
SA | Lakewood Arts Council hosts its annual self-guided tour and luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | $15 | South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union, 303-980-0625 | LAKEWOOD
Park Hill Garden tour
SA | Ten resident gardens on display, 10 a.m. Tickets available at Front Range King Soopers | $8 in advance, $10 on tour day, $5 seniors | 303-977-6828
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society SA-SU | Hosts its annual show and sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3575,
Terrace and Garden tour
SA | Junior League of Fort Collins hosts its annual self-guided tour, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | $15 | 970-224-0430, | FORT COLLINS
Washington Park Garden tour
SA | To benefit Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets available at Front Range King Soopers | $15 in advance, $20 on tour day | 903 S. Corona St., 303-639-9110,
Urban gardening series
SU | Gardening tips from the Master Gardeners of Jefferson County Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Program. | Belmar, West Alaska Dr., 303-742-1520, | LAKEWOOD
Free Day
M | Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a free day for Colorado residents. | 1005 York St., 720-865-3585,
Twilight Garden series
TU | Colorado State University hosts workshops on various garden topics through July 10. This month’s topic is water-smart irrigation, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration not required. | $5 | CSU Plant Environmental Research Center, 630 W. Lake St., 970-491-7019, hla.colostate.edu | FORT COLLINS
Free garden items
The website offers free trees, shrubs and perennias. | freetreesandplants.com
CLASSES
Build a pond
SA | Hands-on workshop on the techniques of creating a pond, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring shovel, gloves, sun protection and drinking water. Lunch provided. Registration required. | $50 | Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979 | ARVADA
Gardening with an Altitude
SA | Discussion of hot new plants for the garden, 10 a.m.-noon | $5 | Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave., 303-420-4060 | ARVADA
Learn to Compost
Through OCTOBER | Denver Recycles offer free composting classes. Visit website for class schedule. | 720-865-6810,
GARDEN CLUBS
Dig and Dream Garden Club
M | Meets the third Monday of the month. | 303-344-5077 | AURORA
Lakewood Garden Club
M | Meets the third Monday of the month. | 3232 Depew St., 303-233-0836 | LAKEWOOD
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
High Altitude Garden Club
W | The garden club meets the third Wednesday of the month at noon. | 719-783-4345 | WESTCLIFFE
Table Mountain Garden Club
TH | The club meets the third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. | 303-384-9516 | GOLDEN
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,
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,
UPCOMING
Camp for Kids
JUNE 25-29 | Junior Master Gardeners camp for ages 8-12. Registration required. | $229 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3580,
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.
