EVENTS
Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose Tour
Saturday: Peggy Williams, Denver Rose Society consulting rosarian, will lead the tour that also includes a rose pruning demonstration. 9 a.m. Fairmount Cemetery, 1890 Gate Lodge (off East Alameda Parkway and South Quebec Street), $12, proceeds benefit Fairmount Heritage Foundation Educational Programs, 303-322-3895,
Garden Club meeting
Monday: Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to an organizational meeting. No obligation to join. 7 p.m. Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, 1556 Emerson St., call Sandy at 303-692-0262 for more information.
Olinger Crown Hill Historic Cemetery Tour
Saturday: A tour of the 103-year-old cemetery focuses on the history, art, architecture, trees and more. Free, 10 a.m.-noon, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-233-4611
Park Hill Garden Tour
Saturday: The 10th annual tour includes water features, hardscape, urban farming, gardening, composting and bees. Works by local artists will be included. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets ($15 adults, $10 children and seniors) available through the Greater Park Hill Community Office, King Soopers and online. Show your receipt at the garden addresses provided, and receive your map and collectible button. Call 303-388-0918 or visit for information.
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society
Saturday & Sunday: The 41st annual Bonsai Show, featuring maples, junipers, pines and more, along with demonstrations, a sale table and prize drawings. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, included with admission at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., visit ,
Washington Park Garden Tour
Saturday: Features 10 gardens in a range of sizes and compositions. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., tour starts at 903 S. Corona St., maps will be available, and participants can walk or ride bikes, $20, $15 in advance, 303-398- 6254, proceeds benefit The Denver Hospice,
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.
Northern Water
Wednesday: Water Efficiency Series: “Cost-effective Water Conservation.” 12:30-1:15 p.m., free, reservations recommended, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-622-2220, e-mail: registration@ncwcd.org,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “How to Build an Outdoor Fairy or Gnome Garden,” 10-11:30 a.m.; “Kids Outdoor Fairy Garden,” 1-2 p.m. $10 (includes basic kit, additional accessories may be purchased), reservations required; Sunday: “Father’s Day Tree Planting Demo — Special Memorial to Dave Clement,” 11 a.m.-noon. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Gardening With Desert Cacti, Agaves and Yucca Relatives,” 10 a.m.-noon $10; “See the Desert Bloom,” noon-1 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Dairy Center for the Arts
Through today: 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
“Moore Inspired: Contemporary Responses to Henry Moore,” artists interpretations of Moore’s sculptures in the Gates Garden Court Gallery at York Street, through Aug. 1; “Moore in the Gardens,” 20 sculptures by celebrated British sculptor Henry Moore through Jan. 31, at York Street and Chatfield locations. Visit the website for a variety of programs and tours offered in connection with this exhibit. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500, ; Chatfield location: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
SAVE THE DATE
Garden Tour and Luncheon
June 27: The Jefferson County CSU Extension Colorado Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Tour and Luncheon features nine gardens in Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets for the tour and lunch are $12, $10 for seniors over 65. Proceeds benefit the Master Gardener Fund. Tickets available in advance by calling the Extension Office at 303-271-6620 or visit 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden. Tickets also may be purchased the day of the tour at all garden locations. Lunch will be available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit for a tour map.
Loveland Garden Tour
June 26: The seventh annual tour features Lake Loveland area gardens showcasing water-wise and low-maintenance flower, vegetable and fruit gardens along with wildlife habitats. There’s also a sale of garden art by local and regional artists and a silent auction of birdbaths decorated by area artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15, free for children age 10 and under, boat rides around Lake Loveland available for $5. Proceeds benefit Loveland Youth Gardeners programs for at-risk and special-needs youth. 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.
