EVENTS
City of Lafayette
Saturday: Mulch Giveaway Program for Lafayette residents, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Currently not accepting tree limbs or yard waste. Lafayette Service Center, 1700 Avalon Ave., 303-665-5588 ext. 3701
Denver Botanic Gardens
Sunday: Free day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Denver Digs Trees Earth Day Sale
Saturday:Trees available this year include Montmorency Cherry, Toka Plum, Robinson Crabapple, Artistocrat Pear, Norwegian Sunset Maple and Golden Delicious Apple, 9 a.m.-noon at Sloan’s Lake and City Park. Trees are $45 for bare-root and $65 for balled-and-burlapped. Free street trees are still available to Denver residents. Those interested must complete an application. The sale is organized by The Park People. An extension sale for any leftover trees is 10 a.m.-noon Sunday at the City Park Greenhouse. Call 303-722-6262 or visit for details.
Growing Gardens
Saturday: “Children’s Peace Garden Earth Day Celebration,” includes activities for children ages 4 to 10 including music, refreshments, planting seeds, a honeybee hive, worm-composting system and more, along with a Kids Fun Run and obstacle course, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Children’s Peace Garden, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, 303-443-9952,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Saturday:“Building My First Vegetable/Kitchen Garden,” covers planting, harvesting, tools, materials and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $166, $140 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Denver Rose Society
Saturday: “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,
Echter’s Garden Center
Saturday: “Trees and Shrubs for Colorado Gardens,” 9:30-11 a.m.; “BerryLicious: Small Fruits for the Garden,” 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday:“Roses for Everyone,” 1-2:30 p.m.; “Hanging Basket Demonstration,” 3-4:30 p.m. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979,
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Saturday: Soil Savvy Workshops: “A Key to Successful Gardening,” 9 a.m.-noon, $21, $18 members; “Understanding Fertilizers, Organic Amendments, Mulches and Cover Crops,” 1-4 p.m. $21, $18 members. Attend both workshops for $39, $33 members. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486,
Hudson Gardens
Tuesday:“The Basics of Planting and Pruning Roses,” 6-8 p.m. $20, $15 members. Reservations required. May 16: “Container Planting Workshop,” 6-9 p.m. $45, $40 members. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565 ext. 306,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Thursday: “Pruning Trees, Bushes and Roses,” bring your lunch and work with master gardeners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $12, $10 members. Reservations requested. Garden classes are offered the fourth Thursday of each month. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Tagawa Gardens
Friday:“Night of Wine & Roses,” includes select potted rose bushes available for sale, wine tastings from Balistreri Vineyards, cheese and fruit trays and a 20 percent storewide discount, visit the website for details; Sunday: “Charity Garden Party for Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants plant their own moss hanging basket and may take it home after May 28. $89, a portion of the proceeds benefit Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance. Reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Sunday:“Waste Farmers: An Innovative Compost Operation Dedicated to Changing Agriculture,” organic gardening, 9-11 a.m. $10; “Composting 101,” hands-on class, 1-3 p.m. $10; Sunday: “Worm Composting: Build Your Own Worm Box,” make a worm condo, 1-3 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery
Through May 6: “Garden Art,” drawings and collages by Janice Larson, steel sculpture by Arabella Tattershall and stone carvings by John Loukonen. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1421 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-3683,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through April 29: “Estuarine: Works by Trine Bumiller,” compositions by the artist. Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
SAVE THE DATE
2012 Garden Tour
July 21: The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Golden to include in its annual tour. Proceeds benefit the more than 70 art and cultural events presented by LAC each year. 303-980-0625, e-mail LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org
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 Denver Botanic Gardens admission. A society members-only sale is 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 27. Purchase a $15 membership at the door to attend. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.,
WOW! Children’s Museum
April 27: Children can help and watch as staff from Ollin Farms will prepare and plant the museum’s spring vegetable garden, 12:30 p.m. Included with admission. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424,
— Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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