EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Representatives from Gardening Help, a joint program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens, are available to answer gardening questions. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday at the Helen Fowler Library at the DBG, 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanic
Denver Rose Society Symposium
Saturday: The program includes “What’s New in the Rose World” with Gwen Kelaidis and “Pruning Roses and Month by Month Successful Rose Growing” with Peggy Williams and Joan Franson, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with admission. The “Growing Roses in Colorado” booklet and Mile High Rose Feed will be available along with Denver Rose Society memberships and renewals. Gates Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 303-777-5685
CLASSES
Echter’s Garden Center
Saturday: “Instant, Beautiful Lawn With Sod,” 10-10:45 a.m.; “Starting a New Lawn From Seed,” 2-2:45 p.m.; “Turf Maintenance Through the Year,” 3:15-4:15 p.m. Sunday: “Fairy Garden Workshop,” 2-3:30 p.m. $100, reservations required. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Tagawa Gardens
“Growing Your Own Groceries Weekend 2” continues. Saturday: “Kids Bare Root Strawberry Class,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10 materials fee; “Perennial Veggies: Rhubarbs, Asparagus, Horseradish, Potatoes & Strawberries From Bare Root,” 12:30-1:30 p.m.; “Rocky Mountain Tomato and Pepper Training Class,” 2-3:30 p.m.; Sunday: “Kids Growing Potatoes in a Container,” $10 materials fee; “Herbal Teas for Good Health,” 1:30-3:30 p.m. $10 materials fee. Reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Ground Preparation and Transplanting,” 1-2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060, timberline
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through May 8: “Story Keeper: Works by Melanie Yazzie,” an exhibit of paintings and ceramic sculpture inspired by plants found in the Gardens. Yazzie is associate professor of art at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York St.,
Republic Plaza
Through May 18: “Spectaculum Botanica II: In Celebration of Earth Day,” botanical and floral imagery along with illustrations from artists representing Denver Botanic Gardens’ Botanical Art and Illustration Programs including faculty. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 370 17th St., 303-514-8182
SAVE THE DATE
Colorado Dahlia Society Sale
April 2: Spring Tuber Sale offers hundreds of varieties for its annual fundraiser. The sale starts at 9 a.m. and continues until they are gone, usually before noon. Paulino Gardens, 6300 Broadway, 303-429-8062,
Mail items at least 10 days in advance to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
