EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Representatives from Gardening Help, a joint program of Colorado State University 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 Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens & Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Today: Free days at both locations. 1007 York St., 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton,
Denver Rose Society
Saturday: “Rose Pruning Demonstration & Workshop,” 9:30 a.m.-noon. Participants work on the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Complex AARS Public Display Rose Garden. Bring gloves, water, sunscreen and pruning shears. Rain date: April 30. Jefferson County Detention Center, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden,
Grant Family Farms
Saturday: The organic farm is celebrating Earth Day with a “work and play” day. Grant Family Farms purchased 5 acres of potato seed that is destined for food banks. Families are invited to plant seeds and participate in activities including egg dyeing, an egg hunt and more. Choose an 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. shift. Families can bring a picnic lunch. 1020 W. County Road 72, Wellington, RSVP to isaac@grantfarms.com or call 970-568-7654 today.
Growing Gardens
Saturday: Door to Door Organics is hosting an Earth Day celebration, 9 a.m.-noon. Tours, garden learning stations for children include making butterfly masks, worm composting, planting and tastings. 1630 Hawthorne Ave., Boulder, RSVP to colorado@doortodoororganics.com;
North American Rock Garden Society
Saturday: The Rocky Mountain chapter presents its annual sale of rare and unusual flowering plants including annuals and perennials, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Members will be on hand to answer questions and provide advice. The sale is included with admission. A members-only sale is 5-7:30 p.m. today. Chapter membership is $15 per year, and you can join upon arrival and participate in the sale. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 303-756-5484
Tagawa Gardens on the 16th Street Mall
Today: Tagawa’s Aurora garden center is celebrating Earth Day on the 16th Street Mall with Rob Proctor, garden authority from KUSA-Channel 9, and Luan Akin, gardening ambassador from Tagawa’s, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Earth Day gardening tips, Tagawa’s “Talking Tree,” and free plants (while supplies last) are included. 16th Street and Tremont Place,
Ute Trail Community Garden
The city of Lakewood and Denver Urban Gardens have created a new community garden scheduled to open May 15 in Lakewood. Plots are available for residents. Preliminary garden guidelines require that members participate in two of the four annual work days and volunteer as a “master gardener” to maintain the common areas for one week during the 24-week season. Only organic methods of gardening are allowed. A $30 deposit is required, and the fee for use of a plot is $30 for the season. The deposit can be returned at the end of the season if the plot is left clean. 13600 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. To register for a plot, visit
CLASSES
Denver Botanic Gardens
Today & Saturday: “Pop-Up Flower Garden,” 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Participants will build 10-12 pop-up cards featuring native flowers of North America. No experience necessary. $175, $140 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Welcome Back Hummingbirds,” 9:30-11 a.m.; “Kids Fairy Garden,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10 materials fee, reservations required; “New & Recommended Trees for the Front Range,” noon-1 p.m.; “Container Gardens for Small Spaces,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “The Fairy Garden,” 10 a.m.-noon, $59; “Make Your Own Succulent Trough Garden,” 1-3 p.m. $49. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
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
CONTESTS
“Show Us Your Roots Colorado”
Through June 1: SteadyGROWpro is sponsoring a campaign on the benefits of a new sterile soilless media. Customers who pick up the free kits can win a gift card by being one of the first 10 people to post a photo of their root plugs on the steadyGROWpro Facebook page.
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.
