EVENTS
Family Days
Sat-Sun: Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a variety of garden activities including “Plants We Eat From Around the World,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500,
High Country Beauty
Sat: Learn about perennials that perform at high altitude, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Park Hill Community Garden Tour
Sat: Visit 10 residential gardens in the Greater Park Hill Community, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, $8 in advance, $5 seniors. 2810 Clermont St., 303-388-0918,
Story Time in the Gardens
Sat & Sun: Enjoy stories about plants, animals and nature, 10-11 a.m. through Sept. 22. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3500,
Camps for Kids
Mon-Fri: Junior Master Gardeners camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids learn the science behind plant growth, soils and more. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720- 865-3500,
American Rose Society National Convention
Thu-June 30: Activities include tours, lectures, quilt show and more, Four Points Sheraton SE, 6363 E. Hampden Ave., 303-691-2790,
Free Wildflower Tours
June 26-Aug. 7: A 1.5-mile hike along Mount Goliath Tuesdays and Thursday and July 5, July 26, Aug. 2. 720-865-3539
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
Free Mulch
The Larimer County Landfill offers mulch on a first-come, first-served basis, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday. 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, 970-498-5760
Master Gardener Program
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
July 17: Free gardening program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 303-233-0836
CLASSES
Echter’s Garden Center
Sat: High Country Beauty, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Tagawa Gardens
Sat: Herbal BBQ Rubs class, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $10.7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 303-690-4722
UPCOMING
Medicinal and Edible Plants
June 27: Hands-on herb walk, 9:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave., Ouray, 970-318-0150
Garden personalities
June 28: Denver Botanic Gardens presents the Bonfils-Stanton garden lecture series. This month’s lecture is “The Builders in the Garden,” featuring author Scott Calhoun and landscape designer Judith Phillips, 11 a.m. $17-$25. 1005 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500,
Loveland Garden tour
June 28:The annual self-guided tour benefits Loveland Youth Gardeners, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $12.970-669-7182,
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.
