EVENTS
Denver Rose Society
Thursday: Tammy Jansen presents a lecture on the “Charm and Sophistication of David Austin Roses,” 7 p.m. Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, 1556 Emerson St., 303-691-2790,
ReSource Conservation Fair
Saturday: 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,
Heirloom Tomato Farms
Today & Saturday: Tomato plant sale offering more than 50 varieties, 1-6 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Plants are $5 each. Bring a bag or box to take the plants home. Cash or check only. Two locations: 475 Corona St. and Weilworks, 3611 Chestnut Place;
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday-May 12: The gardens’ annual Spring Plant Sale offers annuals, perennials, water-smart plants, vegetables and more, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12. Shoppers are invited to bring their own wagons. Admission is free. A Plant Sale Preview Party is 4-8 p.m. Thursday; tickets are $50 at the door (if available). 1007 York St.,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Sustainable Settings
Saturday & Sunday: “Bee Guardian Workshops” with Corwin Bell of Backhard Hives, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday for beginners, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday for intermediates. $75 each or $135 for both. Reservations required. 6107 Colorado 133, Carbondale, 970-963-6107, e-mail rose@sustainablesettings.org
Tagawa Gardens
Today: “Container Garden Demo” with Rob Proctor, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday: “Garden and Landscape Design: Q & A” with Carole Kastler, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday: “Container Garden Demo” with Rob Proctor, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Saturday: “Four Season Gardening and Farming in the Front Range,” 9 a.m.-noon, $10; “Winter Hardiness and the Advantages of Gardening in a Dry Climate,” 1-3 p.m. $10; Sunday: “Raising Fruit in the Home Garden,” 1-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery
Through Sunday: “Garden Art,” drawings and collages by Janice Larson, steel sculpture by Arabella Tattershall and stone carvings by John Loukonen. 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
Saturday-Nov. 4: “Kizuna: West Meets East,” large bamboo art installations by internationally known artists Tetsunori Kawana and Stephen Talasnik. Tours are available. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
SAVE THE DATE
CSU Extension, Pueblo County
May 15: “Drought Preparedness Workshop,” 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $5, includes lunch. Reservations required. Auditorium of the Colorado State Fair Grounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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