EVENTS
Cherry Creek North Garden Tour
Saturday: Le Petit Jardin features nine gardens and outdoor living spaces, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Designers and representatives from area garden centers will be available to answer questions. Proceeds benefit Colorado Homeless Families, a nonprofit that provides transitional housing and supportive services for homeless families with children. The tour is held in conjunction with the grand-opening festivities of the Fillmore Street Plaza.
Community Weed Day
Saturday: The 14th annual Community Weed Day sponsored by the Evergreen Audubon, 8-11 a.m. A noxious-weed exhibit will be on display and weed experts will answer questions about identification and control. Refreshments included. Evergreen Lake, 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen,
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, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday: “Grow Great Grub” pre-lecture tour with author and photographer Gayla Trail includes information on growing food in small spaces, 6 p.m. The lecture follows at 7 p.m. Trail is the author of “You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening” and “Grow Great Grub: Organic Food from Small Spaces.” A workshop, “Finding Your Voice as a Garden Writer” with Trail, is 10 a.m.-noon July 1. Fees vary and reservations required for each program. 1007 York St.,
Evergreen Garden Tour
Saturday: The Evergreen Garden Club presents this tour of five mountain gardens, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Local artists will create and sell art in each garden. $15, $5 children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the eight community gardens maintained by the club.
Greater Park Hill Garden Tour
Saturday: The 11th annual tour of various gardens includes works by local artists, live music, garden booths, food and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15, $10 seniors, free children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Park Hill Food Bank, donations accepted. ;
Lakewood Garden Tour
Saturday: The Lakewood Arts Council sponsors its annual tour of six gardens in Wheat Ridge, Golden and Lakewood, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The tour includes the sculpture garden of artist Kevin Robb and Lakewood’s new community garden. Lunch, included in the tour, is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $16, $15 in advance. , click on Special Events/Projects
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Colorado State University’s Twilight Garden Series
Tuesday: The outdoor workshop series wraps up with “Accessorizing the Garden,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5. Registration is at 6 p.m. Refreshments and door prizes included. Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 S. Centre Ave. in Fort Collins, 970-491-7019,
Colorado State University Extension in Jefferson County
Through September: The Native Plant Master Program series continues with Level I and Level 2 classes.
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. There is no class July 6. 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-532-7700,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Herbs for Women’s Health and Well-Being,” 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Plant Walk on the Trailhead, 9:30-10:30 a.m., bring sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water; “Planting an Herb Garden for Kids,” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 material fee per child, registration required; “How to Grow Herbs,” 2-3 p.m.; Sunday: “Planting a Patriotic Pot for Kids,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10 material fee per child, registration required; Indoor Herb Walk, 1-3 p.m. $5 material fee, registration required. 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. Canyon Gallery, 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.” Also showing “Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and the Art of Allan Houser,” a collection of bronze works by Houser, through Nov. 13. 1007 York St.,
CONTESTS
“I Hate Moles Because …”
Deadline Aug. 31: Sweeney’s hosts its fifth annual search for the most aggravating “mole woe” stories and the most creative solutions. Visit ; entries may be mailed to Sweeney’s “I hate moles because. . .” Contest, 2244 Dunroyal Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63131
SAVE THE DATE
VegFest Colorado
July 2: The Vegetarian Society of Colorado presents this “veg-friendly” day of activities including speakers, demonstrations, samples, exhibits, activities for children and more, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $10, $5 students over age 17 with student I.D., free age 17 and under. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden,
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.
