EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Ongoing: Gardening Help, a joint program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens, is available to answer gardening questions by phone or e-mail. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday at the Helen Fowler Library at the DBG, 1005 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
George Washington High School Tree Planting
Saturday: Third annual Tree Planting, part of the George Washington Go Green & White Community Service Day. Students, teachers, parents and alumni will join CSU Master Gardeners on the GWHS campus. Sponsored by Building a Better George, GW50-50th Anniversary Committee, I.B. CAS and GW Grounds & Gateway Committee. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 655 S. Monaco Parkway, 720-423-8600
Grow Local Colorado Campaign
Teaming up with Denver Parks and Recreation and the Parks Stewardship Program to grow Edible Public Demonstration Gardens in four Denver parks including Civic Center, Berkeley, Highlands and Highlands Gateway. Individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations and local businesses are invited to “adopt” a garden and help plant, maintain and harvest the plots from May through October. The food will be donated to local organizations. Call Dana Miller at 303-300-3547 or visit
North American Water Garden Society
Monday: An organization of pond lovers dedicated to the enjoyment, education, promotion and protection of the water-garden hobby. Next meeting at Castle Rock Library includes discussions, demonstrations, a Q&A and more. 7-8:30 p.m. E-mail nawgs1@mho.com or call 303-660-5024 for more information. Thursday: True Pump & Equipment presents a two-day class on building a rainwater harvesting system in Franktown. Call 303-744-3505 for details.
Pueblo Youth Naturally
Saturday or April 17: Middle-school students are invited to sign up for “Prairie Exploration at Chico Basin Ranch” offered Saturday and April 17. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $10, transportation is provided, call CSU Extension/Pueblo County for information and to register, 719-583-6566
Tagawa Gardens
Today-Sunday: Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists “Spring Show and Sale” of original botanical paintings, art prints, calendars and cards. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, reception: 1-3 p.m. Saturday. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
CLASSES
CSU Extension in Pueblo
Tuesday and April 20: Two-part Hyper-Tufa Trough Making class. Participants learn to make light-weight replicas of carved stone troughs that are used by rock gardeners to display small plants. Cost for both classes is $20. Times are staggered, call the CSU Extension/ Pueblo County office at 719-583-6566 for more information.
Denver Urban Homesteading
Saturday: “Worm Composting,” 2:30 p.m. $35; “Intro to Raw Food Preparation,” 2:30 p.m. $35; “Vegetable Gardening 101,” 2:30 p.m. $25; “Xeriscape Perennials,” 2:30 p.m. $25; “Soil Improvement: Mix it Up, Make it Better,” 2:30 p.m. $35; “Backyard Beekeeping Naturally (Beekeeping 101),” 1-4 p.m. $35. Call for information and reservations. Farmer’s market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303 572-3122,
Echter’s Garden Center
Saturday: “Growing Wildflowers from Seed,” 9:30-11 a.m.; “Organic Vegetable Gardening,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday: “Pond 101 — Jump In — Get Your Feet Wet,” 12:30-2 p.m.; “Hanging Basket Workshop,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Monday: “Ornamental Grasses — Catch the Wave,” 6-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday: “Fairy Garden Workshop,” 6-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday: “Composting & Soil Improvement,” 6-7:30 p.m. All classes free, no reservations necessary. Thursday benefit: “Girlfriends Night Out — A Party With a Purpose” for the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation, 5-9 p.m. $15. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Jefferson County CSU Extension
Tuesday: Workshop on Community Gardens for beginners or those struggling to keep one going. 10 a.m.-noon, Colorado State University Jefferson County Extension Office, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, call 303-271-6620 to register.
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Composting for the Health of the Earth” presented by Denver Urban Gardens and Denver Recycles. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m. $10. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
“From Penstemons to Pines: Illustrating Colorado’s Natives” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery, Saturday-May 25, reception: 1-3 p.m. April 18. 1005 York St., 720- 865-3500,
SAVE THE DATE
Denver Botanic Gardens
June 17-20: “Gardens of Portland” with DBG’s Senior Horticulturist Ebi Kondo and Pam Rathke, owner of Adventure Destinations and African Art Tours. Registration deadline: May 1. For more information and to register, call Pam Rathke at 720-746-0748
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.
