EVENTS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday: Free day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; photographer and author Rosalind Creasy presents “Edible Landscaping: The New American Garden,” 7 p.m. $25, $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Garden tour at 5:15 p.m. for additional $5, followed by social hour and tasting, 6 p.m. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500,
Denver Digs Trees Sale
Saturday: The Park People present their annual sale. Trees are $45 for bare-root and $65 for balled and burlap-wrapped or container varieties. 9 a.m.-noon, Washington Park, 303-722-6262, ; unclaimed pre-ordered trees will be available 11 a.m.-noon at Washington Park, Sloans Lake and City Park
Four Mile Historic Park
Sunday: “Conservation & Composting Through the Years,” historic interpretations of the conservation methods of Colorado pioneers along with organic vendors and demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, 715 S. Forest St., 720-865-0815,
GreenMarket Festival
Saturday & Sunday: Learn about wind and solar power, green products, organic gardening, composting and water conservation. You may also recycle electronics, auto batteries, paint and other items. Hard drive and paper shredding available. Recycling drop-off 7 a.m.- 3 p.m., GreenMarket 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $3, free for children under 12, Mile High Marketplace, I-76 and 88th Avenue, 303-289-4656,
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
Olinger Crown Hill Arbor Day Lecture & Tree Tour at Denver Botanic Gardens
Saturday: Arborist Rick App will discuss Olinger Crown Hill’s trees and arboretum followed by a tour of the trees at the Denver Botanic Gardens. 10 a.m., free, reservations required, Gates Court, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 303-233-4611
Palisade International Honeybee Festival
Today & Saturday: The second annual festival kicks off 5-8 p.m. today at The Blue Pig Gallery with an art exhibit and discussion. All-day activities begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Town Plaza with live music, educational presentations, food, bee-related vendors and more. Palisade,
Pueblo Youth Naturally
Saturday: Middle-school students are invited to sign up for “Prairie Exploration at Chico Basin Ranch.” 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $10, includes transportation, call CSU Extension/Pueblo County to register, 719-583-6566
CLASSES
Columbine Design
April 24: “Water Features: An Essential Element to Any Outdoor Space.” Registration deadline: Monday. 1-3 p.m., free, Eron Johnson Architectural Showroom, 389 S. Lipan St., Unit B, 303-777-8700
Denver Urban Homesteading
Saturday: “Basic Chicken Keeping,” 2:30 p.m. $35; “Restore Your Old Wood Furniture, Save a Tree,” 4:30 p.m. Free; Sunday: “Backyard Fish Farming,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $125. Farmer’s market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572- 3122,
Echter’s Garden Center
Saturday: “Berry Basket —- Small Fruits for the Garden,” 9:30-11 a.m.; “Roses — America’s Favorite Flowers,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday: “Trees — The Backbone of the Garden,” 12:30-2 p.m.; “Planting Pretty Pots and Baskets,” 3-4:30 p.m. All classes free, no reservations necessary. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Northern Water
Wednesday: “Fix it Yourself: Save Water & Money.” 12:30-1:15 p.m., free, reservations recommended, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-622-2220, e-mail: registration@ncwcd.org,
Paulino Gardens
Saturday: “Fairy Garden Class,” 1 p.m. $40; Sunday: “Container Gardening,” 1 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 6300 N. Broadway, 303-429-2919
Tagawa Gardens
Today: “Night of Wine & Roses,” 4-7 p.m., 20 percent discount on potted roses, “Using Rose Bushes in Patio Containers,” 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday: “Spring Lawn Care 101,” 9-10:30 a.m.; “Charity Garden Party: Planting for Success,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89 ($5 goes to Sky High Hope, a camp for children with cancer), reservations required; “Restoring Old & Tired Landscapes,” 3-4 p.m.; Sunday: “Herbal Gifts for Mother’s Day,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25, reservations required; “The Natural Pond,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Small Space Gardening,” 9-11 a.m. $10; “Go Wild with Native Plants,” 1-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
Vital Food Farms
Saturday & May 15: “Urban Gardening – Learn from a Master Gardener,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in Denver, May 15 in the Lakewood/Golden area. $35 each, $50 for both. Reservations required. E-mail vitalfoodfarm@gmail.com, 720-933-3764
SAVE THE DATE
North American Rock Garden Society
April 23-24: Annual Plant Sale of rare and unusual plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24. A members-only sale is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23, membership is $10 per year, payable at the door. Rock Garden Chapter members will answer questions. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 303-756-5484
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.
