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@botanicgardens.org | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3575, botanicgardens.org
Garden Exploration tour
SU | Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs (CFGC) and Colorado chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | $15 | 1240 Glade Gulch Road, 303-814-0679, coloradogardenclubs.org | CASTLE PINES/CASTLE ROCK
Urban gardening series
SU | Gardening tips from the Master Gardeners of Jefferson County Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Program | Belmar, West Alameda Avenue and South Wadsworth Boulevard, 303-742-1520, | LAKEWOOD
Camp for Kids
M-JUNE 29 | Junior Master Gardeners camp for ages 8-12. Registration required | $229 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3580, botanicgardens.org
Free garden items
The website offers free trees, shrubs and perennials | freetreesandplants.com
CLASSES
Building a waterfall
SA | Hands-on workshop on creating a pondless waterfall, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring shovel, gloves, sun protection and drinking water. Lunch provided. Registration required | $35 | Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979 | ARVADA
Learn to Compost
Through OCTOBER | Denver Recycles offer free composting classes. Visit website for class schedule | 720-865-6810, denvergov.org/denverrecycles
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 SU | 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,
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.
