EVENTS
North American Rock Garden Society
Saturday: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. today
. Purchase a $15 membership at the door to attend. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., nargs.org
NRCP Plant Sale
Saturday:The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo’s annual plant sale offers herbs, roses, vegetables, annuals, perennials and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 5200 Nature Center Road, Pueblo, 719-549-2414,
Rose Pruning Workshop
Saturday:South Suburban Parks and Recreation and members of the Denver Rose Society present a free rose pruning workshop, 8 a.m.-noon. Learn planting, growing and pruning techniques. Bring a sharp pair of bypass pruning shears and leather gloves. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. Rain date: May 5. War Memorial Rose Garden, 5804 S. Bemis St., Littleton, 303-721-8478, e-mail larryh@sspr.org
WOW! Children’s Museum
Today: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, wowchildrensmuseum.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Welcome Back Hummingbirds!” 10-11:30 a.m.; “Trees & Shrubs for Small Spaces & Container Gardens,” noon-1 p.m.; “Creating an Outdoor Oasis; Design Ideas for Your Landscape,” 2-3 p.m.; Sunday: “New & Recommended Trees for Colorado,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Creating an Outdoor Living Space: Maximize Your Backyard by Creating an Outdoor Room,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Tomato Tutelage,” 10 a.m.-noon, $10; “Planting By the Moon,” 1-2 p.m. $10; Sunday: “Plant Your Own Succulent Trough Garden,” 9-11 a.m. $49; “Native, No Water and Lovin’ It!” noon-2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060, timberlinegardens.com
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, boulderartsandcrafts.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Sunday:“Estuarine: Works by Trine Bumiller,” compositions by the artist. Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
botanicgardens.org
SAVE THE DATE
ReSource Conservation Fair
May 5: The Center for ReSource Conservation, an environmental nonprofit, presents a fair hosting a sale of xeric and vegetable plants, environmental products and services booths, an art exhibit and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Boulder ReSource Yard, 6400 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, conservationcenter.org/ resource-conservation-fair-2012/
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
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Mail info 10-14 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.
