EVENTS
Garden Tour and Luncheon
Sunday: 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
Saturday: 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 ages 10 and under, boat rides around Lake Loveland available for $5. Proceeds benefit Loveland Youth Gardeners programs for at-risk and special-needs youths. 970-669-7182,
CLASSES
Anythink Brighton
Saturday: “Lean and Greens: Hydroponics,” guest speakers from Brighton Hydroponics will discuss growing plants and food indoors. 10 a.m., free, 327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, 303-659-2572, anythink
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: “How to use ‘smart’ controllers.” These classes continue Wednesdays through Sept. 1. 12:30-1:15 p.m., free, reservations recommended, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-622-2220, e-mail: registration@ncwcd.org,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Gardening Around Deer & Rabbits,” 10:30 a.m.-noon; “Kitchen Garden Grilling,” 2:30-3:30 p.m.; “Patriotic Kids ‘Fourth of July’ Planting,” 1-2 p.m. $7, reservations required; Sunday: “Gardening & Eating Locally; In Your Own Backyard,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Cold Process Soap Making,” 1:30-3:30 p.m. $25, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
“Moore Inspired: Contemporary Responses to Henry Moore,” artist 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
Governor’s Residence Garden Party
July 15: Signature fundraiser for the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund. Food, cocktails and live music included. 7 p.m., dancing begins at 8 p.m., tickets are $125, Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. Eighth Ave., RSVP to cindy@grpfund.org
Northern Colorado Day Lily Club
July 24: Annual Show. Noon-4 p.m., free, The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-2982
Rocky Mountain Koi Club
Aug. 21-22: Presents its 20th annual show featuring a variety of koi along with koi and pond vendors. Free, Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial,
