EVENTS
Urban Nature
Fri-Sat: Denver Botantic Gardens’ annual plant sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 1005 York St., Denver 720-865-3500
Northwest Denver Old House Expo
Sat: Variety of workshops on energy efficiency, expanding space, remodeling and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlands Masonic Temple Center, 3550 Federal Blvd., 303-916-4359,
Plant sale
Sat: The Happy Transplant Garden club’s annual sale features perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or until sold out. 72nd Avenue and Irving Street, Westminster, 303-423-2923
Washington Park Home tour
Sat: Tour of five homes to benefit Steele Elementary School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. 1491 S. Gaylord St., 303-282-5832, washparkhome
Mother’s Day brunch
Sun: A garden brunch at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $23, $12. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565, ext. 321,
Organic Garden sale
Thu: Front Range Organic Gardeners annual auction and sale offers heirloom tomatoes, peppers, herbs, berries and more, 6:30 p.m. Bring watertight containers to carry your purchases. Cash only. Denver Presbytery Hall, 1710 S. Grant St., 303-744-7871
Gardening help
Tue, Thu & Sat: Colorado master gardeners answer questions noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Sept. 30. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Master Gardener Progam
Boulder County gardeners receive training in horticulture in exchange for community volunteer service. Two training sessions are offered each year. 303-678-6238, lostate.edu/pro
GARDEN CLUBS
Lakewood Garden Club
May 20: Free gardening program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jeffco Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, 303-232-4267
CLASSES
Timberline Gardens
Sat: Container vegetable gardening, 1-4 p.m. $8. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
Tagawa Gardens
Wed: 9News’ Rob Proctor presents a window box container gardening demo, 3-5 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 303-690-4722
Compost class
October: The city of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens offer a free composting class. Visit the website for class schedule and to register. DenverGov.org/Denver Recycles
UPCOMING
Botanica talks
May 16: Designscape Colorado landscape designers Phil Steinhauer and Scott Johnson do gallery talks on landscape design and Xeriscape, part of Gallery910Arts’ exhibition of floral paintings, ceramics and sculptures. 6:30 p.m. Gallery910Arts, 910 Santa Fe Drive, 303-815-1779,
Annual plant sale
May 17: Boulder County Master Gardeners hosts its annual sale offering a selection of grasses, perennials, vines and more, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 3450 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303-823-5180
Old Garden Rose sale
May 17: Annual sale features over 400 varieties of roses, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., 303-237-3117
Plant-A-Palooza
May 17: Colorado Master Gardeners hosts its annual plant sale featuring annuals, basil perennials and more, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. CSU Denver Extension, 888 E. Iliff Ave., 720-913-5273
Plant Yourself at RiNo
May 17: Tour of 40 art galleries, studios and creative businesses — and their gardens — in Denver’s River North Art District. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Find a field guide at rivernorthart.com or 303-308-9345.
Mail information to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202, fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
