EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Representatives from Gardening Help 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, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Denver Rose Society
Thursday: Patricia Carmody, executive director of the Fairmount Heritage Foundation, will discuss “Fairmount Heritage Roses” at the next monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, 1556 Emerson St.,
Garden Club of Denver
Today: Presents “The Power of Flowers,” a juried flower show that features lectures and exhibits, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Lectures include “Power of the Lens: Creating Dramatic Images of the Garden,” with DBG photographer Scott Dressel-Martin; “Empowering Communities through Urban Gardening” with Adam Brock, director of operations at The Grow- Haus, a local urban farm and market; and “Power Up Your Garden: The Right Plant in the Right Place” with Kelly Grummons from Timberline Gardens, Debi Borden-Miller of Welby Gardens and Stan Brown of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. Times vary. Lectures are $15 each, $10 for members, and includes admission that day. Reservations required. The show is included with DBG admission. 1007 York St.,
Pueblo and Pueblo West Xeriscape Garden Tours
Saturday & Sunday: Self-guided tours of water-wise gardens, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday for Pueblo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday for Pueblo West. Free. Maps are available at most Pueblo- area garden centers, nurseries and libraries, and at , click on Horitculture.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Denver Urban Gardens
Through October: Ongoing “Learn to Compost Classes.” Free, visit website to register. Gove Community Garden, 1325 Colorado Blvd.,
Northern Water’s 2011 Landscaping & Watering Series
Wednesday: “Water-Efficient Landscaping & Watering How-To Series” seminars Wednesdays through July 27. 3-4:30 p.m. and some repeat 6:30-8 p.m. Free, visit the website for details. 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-532-7700,
Riverside Cemetery
Saturday: “Plants to Use When the Growing Gets Tough,” 10:30 a.m.- noon. Free. Reservations recommended. 5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-322-3895 ext. 2, e-mail nativeplants@fairmountheritagefoundation.org
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Kaleidoscope of Color Lecture Series: Part 1 — Spring Color,” 10 a.m.-noon; Marcia Tatroe presents “Four Seasons in the Dry Perennial Garden,” 1-3 p.m.; Sunday: “B.E.S.T. Plants for Colorado Water Features,” 10-11 a.m.; “Principles of Xeriscape: Part 1 — Basics & Design,” noon-2:30 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 303-690-4722,
EXHIBITS
Boulder Public Library
Through July 10: “The Eccentric Artists’ Gardens Exhibit,” new works inspired by 15 Boulder County gardens. Opening reception: 5-7 p.m. today. A self-guided tour of these gardens is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 12. The tour is free; maps are $10. Canyon Gallery of the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Aug. 7: “Between the Real and the Imagined: Installation by Truman Lowe,” sculpture, wall-mounted works and works on paper. Also showing “Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and the Art of Allan Houser,” through Nov. 13. 1007 York St.,
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Heritage Rose Tour
June 11: A tour exploring the history of the Fairmount Heritage Rose collection led by Peggy Williams of the Denver Rose Society. 9 a.m. check-in, 9:30 a.m. tour begins. $15. Reservations required. Fairmount Cemetery Gate Lodge, 430 S. Quebec St., 303-322- 3895 ext. 3, e-mail: roses@fairmount-heritagefoundation.org,
Colorado Native Plant Society Garden Tour
June 11: Visit five private gardens and two public demonstration gardens, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $20, $12 seniors and students, free for members. A map of garden locations is on the website. Call Megan at 303-561-4883;
Enchanted Gardens Tour of Northwest Denver
June 11: The 11th annual self-guided tour of neighborhood gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15, children free. Proceeds benefit the Conflict Center’s resolution/violence-prevention programs. An afterparty is at the 23rd Avenue Sculpture Studio. Start at The Conflict Center, 4140 Tejon St., 303-433-4983,
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.
