EVENTS
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Tuesday: Virginia Scott, insect collections manager, presents a “Bee Gardens” program, 6:30 p.m. Scott will discuss the benefits of native bees and how to attract them to your backyard. Free. Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder, 303-492-6892,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Echter’s Garden Center
Saturday: “Vegetable Gardening in Colorado,” 9:30-11 a.m.; “Today’s Green Thumbs – New Concepts in Gardening,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday:“Terrariums – Gardens Under Glass,” 1-2:30 p.m.; “Troughs – Natural Containers for Plants,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Monday: “Hydroponic Gardening – Getting Started,” 6-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday: “Spring Container Workshop,” 6-7:30 p.m., $25 materials fee, call 303-424-7979 to register; Wednesday: “A Pond in a Pot – Create an Aquatic Garden in Containers,” 6-7:30 p.m. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
Factory Made Boulder
Sunday: “Make Your Own Hanging Terrarium,” 2-4 p.m. $25, bring your own vessel or purchase one for $3 to $5. 2000 21st St., Boulder, 303-927-0802,
Fairmount Cemetery
Wednesday: “A Rose by Any Other Name … Pruning Demonstration and History of the World’s Most Beloved Bloom,” 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 430 S. Quebec St.,
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Saturday: “Conifers for the Rock Garden and Small Garden,” 10-11:30 a.m. $15, $12 members; “Backyard Bouquets: Growing and Harvesting an Annual Cutting Garden,” 1-2 p.m. $12, $10 members. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486,
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: Fairy Garden Focus Weekend 2: “Fairy Gardening for Kids,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., $25, reservations required; “Save Money and Create a Healthier Landscape: The Secrets of Irrigation Management,” noon-1 p.m.; “Water Gardening,” 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Sunday: “Fairy Gardening for Kids,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. $25, reservations required; “Plant a Fairy Garden for Your Garden or Patio (Adults),” 1-2 p.m. $20, reservations required; “Herbal First Aid Kits,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. $20 (payable to the instructor, cash or check only), reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Sunday: “Basics for Starting a Vegetable Garden,” 10 a.m.-noon, $10; “What To Do, When,” 12:30-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through April 29: “Estuarine: Works by Trine Bumiller,” compositions by the artist. Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York St.,
SAVE THE DATE
Denver Rose Society
April 21: “Rose Pruning Workshop,” 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Rain date: April 28. Jefferson County Detention Center, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 303-691-2790,
North American Rock Garden Society
April 28: The Rocky Mountain Chapter presents its annual plant sale of new and rare flowering plants, both annual and hardy perennials, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Chapter members will be on hand to answer questions and give advice. Included with garden admission. A society members-only sale is 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 27. Purchase a $15 membership at the door and attend. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.,
— Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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