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@
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 Rock Garden Society
Today & Saturday: Annual Plant Sale of rare and unusual plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A members-only sale is 5-7:30 p.m. today, membership is $10 per year, payable at the door. Rock Garden Chapter members will answer questions and demonstrate planting methods. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 303-756-5484
Plant Share & Plant Sale
Saturday: Bring your plants to share, trade and sell or just come to buy. 9-11 a.m. Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, 350 Main St., Broomfield, traders are asked to register and pay $5, proceeds benefit the Adult Day Care Program at the church, 303-466-4433
CLASSES
Columbine Design
Saturday: “Water Features: An Essential Element to Any Outdoor Space.” 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.; “Restore Your Old Wood Furniture, Save a Tree,” 4:30 p.m. Farmer’s market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122,
Northern Water
Wednesday: Water Efficiency Series: “Which grass for my lawn?” 12:30-1:15 p.m., free, reservations recommended, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-622-2220, e-mail: registration@ncwcd.org,
Paulino Gardens
Saturday: “Growing Roses 101,” 10 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 6300 N. Broadway, 303-429-2919,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “New & Underused Perennials,” 9-10 a.m.; “Welcome Back Hummingbirds,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.; “Colorado Gardening for Beginners,” noon-1 p.m.; “Container Gardening for Kids: Attracting Hummingbirds,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10 per child with an adult, reservations required; Sunday: Container Garden demonstrations, 11 a.m.-noon; “Choosing the Right Tree for the Right Location & How to Plant That Tree,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Plant a Succulent Container,” 9-11 a.m. $59; Sunday: “The Fairy Garden,” 1-3 p.m. $59. Reservations required, price includes all materials. 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 at York Street, through May 25, “Moore in the Gardens,” 20 sculptures by celebrated British sculptor Henry Moore through Jan. 31, at the York Street and Chatfield locations. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500, ; Chatfield location: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton
SAVE THE DATE
Free trees for Arbor Day
April 30: Ace Hardware stores across Colorado and Wyoming will give away 16,500 free trees in recognition of Arbor Day. Customers who visit visiting participating stores will get a free 4-8 inch tree. Each tree is individually wrapped and comes with planting instructions. Varieties vary by location but most will include Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and Fraser Fir. Trees are available while supplies last.Visit to download the required coupon and get a list of participating stores.
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.
