EVENTS
Castle Rock water conservation rebates
The Town of Castle Rock is offering voluntary water conservation rebates. Funds are limited and the rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the website for details. 720-733-6000,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Today: “Inspired by Mountains and Plains: Redefining the Well-Adapted Regional Garden,” a lecture panel, 7-9 p.m. $15, $13 DBG and Garden Conservancy members, reservations required, proceeds benefit the Garden Conservancy; Saturday: “Botanic Bow Wow,” pet-friendly vendors, booths, doggie treats, contests and more; dogs welcome, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-$5. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500,
The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program
Saturday: A self-guided tour of five private gardens in Arvada, Centennial, Denver and Littleton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations not required. $5 per garden, $20 all gardens, children 12 and under free. The discounted day passes are available in advance at tonight’s lecture at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and at each garden Saturday. Locations include 5361 Alkire St. in Arvada; 7411 S. Clermont Drive in Centennial; 1244 S. Quince St. and 10 Yates St. in Denver; 1952 W. Ridge Road in Littleton. Call 888-842-2442 or visit
Golden Garden Club
Saturday: Annual plant sale includes perennials, iris, day lilies and ground covers. Sale starts at 8 a.m. on the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th street, Golden, 303-271-1830
Heritage Rose Sale
Saturday & Sunday: Roses include Fairmount Heritage Roses, climbers, Musk, Bourbon, Polyantha, Perpetual, Noisette, Small Shrub, Canadian, Miniflora and miniatures. Rose authorities will be on hand to answer questions. Proceeds benefit the Fairmount Heritage Foundation. Sale starts at 9 a.m. each day. Fairmount Cemetery, 1890 Gate Lodge, 303-322-3895,
Own-Root and Old Garden Rose Sale
Saturday: The 12th annual sale features more than 300 varieties of own root roses along with English Shrub roses, Miniature roses and Tea roses. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., 303-237-3117
CLASSES
Denver Recycles
Through October: Denver Recycles and Denver Urban Gardens are offering “Learn to Compost” classes and “Worm Composting” workshops. Each two-hour class is hands-on and teaches the basics of backyard composting. Free, call 720-865-6810 or visit for the schedule and to register.
Denver Urban Homesteading
Saturday: “Plant a Tea Garden,” 2:30 p.m. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122, denverurbanhomesteading
Northern Water
Wednesday: Water Efficiency Series: “Xeriscape II: Water Efficient Landscapes.” 12:30-1:15 p.m., free, reservations recommended, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-622-2220, e-mail: registration@ ,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: Container Garden demonstrations, 11 a.m.-noon; “Creating a Wildlife Habitat,” 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday: “The Five R’s of Water Conservation for Landscapes & Gardens,” 11 a.m.-noon; “How to Kill a Tree!,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Plant a Shade Container,” 9-11 a.m. $15 plus the cost of plants; “Plant a Sun Container,” 1-3 p.m. $15 plus the cost of plants. Containers provided. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Dairy Center for the Arts
Through June 18: Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists presents “Culpepper’s Medicinal Herbs,” a collection of botanical illustrations. 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826,
Denver Botanic Gardens
“From Penstemons to Pines: Illustrating Colorado’s Natives” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery at York Street, through Tuesday; “Moore in the Gardens,” 20 sculptures by celebrated British sculptor Henry Moore through Jan. 31, at York Street and Chatfield locations. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500, ; Chatfield location: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road,Littleton
CONTESTS
“I Hate Moles Because …”
Deadline: Aug. 31: Sweeney’s hosts its fourth annual contest of “mole woe stories.”Submit your written entry or link to your video (not to exceed 3 minutes in length) to ; e-mail: Contest entries may also be submitted directly to the judges at carolyn@ryan-pr.com or by mail to: Sweeney’s “I Hate Moles Because …” Contest, 2244 Dunroyal Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131
Nature’s Path Organic Foods
Deadline: May 31: The organic cereal manufacturer is presenting a “Gardens for Good Grant” organic garden contest with the help of Organic Gardening magazine in which two communities will receive $25,000 value grant packages toward starting organic gardens. Visit action/gardengrantcontest for details.
Mail information to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., #600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail: living@denverpost.com.
