EVENTS
Baker Historic Neighborhood Association
Saturday: Presents the “2013 Home Tour” with six homes dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15, $10 BHNA residents. bakerhometour.com
Colorado Water Garden Society
Sunday: Aquatic Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale includes tropical water lilies including hard-to-find selections, hardy marginals, bog plants, floating plants, soil, fertilizer tablets, pots and more in the Terrace Tent along with some photography and “pond critters.” Staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice. Members may enter at 9 a.m. Included with garden admission. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., colowatergardensociety.org
Denver Botanic Gardens Library
Tuesday and Saturday: Colorado Master Gardeners answer gardening questions noon -4 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through September. 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail gardening help@botanicgardens.org; botanicgardens.org
Denver Pavilions
Saturday: Tagawa Gardens presents “Dig It Yourself,” a free container gardening demonstration and sale, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Luan Akin from Tagawa will be joined by KUSA-Channel 9 garden expert Rob Proctor and will share information and answer questions. Tomato and herb plants will be for sale. 500 16th St., on the North Plaza in front of Forever 21, 303-260-6000, denverpavilions.com
Lafayette Garden Tour
Saturday: The third annual benefit for the Lafayette Old Town Residents Committee features six cottage gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 tickets available at the Lafayette Miners Museum, 108 E. Simpson St.
Mile High Gardening Conference
Saturday and Sunday: Gardeners from around the world, equipment, plants, flowers, produce, exhibits and more. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Tickets vary. The Grand Ballroom, The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place,
Riverside Cemetery
Sunday:“Historic Riverside Cemetery Heritage Iris Lecture and Tour” with Lowell Baumunk, 6 p.m. Meet in the chapel. Free, reservations required. 5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-322-3895, iriscolorado.com
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation
June 8: CALF has partnered with CSU Extension/Douglas County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening classes including “Organic Pest Control Methods,” 8 a.m. $5. CALF’s Ag Barn, 2330 S. I-25, Castle Rock, 303-748-6748, thecalf.org/gardening-classes.html, extension.colostate.edu/douglas
Denver Botanic Gardens
Saturday: Colorado Ecosystems 2013 Field Trip, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $82, $72 members; Tuesday: “The 3V Season Vegetable Garden,” 6-9 p.m. $44, $39 members; June 8: “Making Goat’s Milk Soap,” 2-5 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Denver Recycles/Denver Urban Gardens
Through October: Two-hour, hands-on “Learn to Compost” free classes. “Worm Workshops” and “Build-a-Pile” classes are also offered. Registration is required and opens one month prior to the class date. Gove Community Garden, 1325 Colorado Blvd., 303-292-9900, dug.org/compost
Hudson Gardens
June 8: “June Bird Walk,” 8-11 a.m. $10, $8 members, reservations required; June 11: “Meet the Vegetable Gardeners,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565 ext. 306, shop.hudsongardens.org
Ross Cherry Creek Library
Wednesday: “Vermicomposting,” quick results and rewards, 6 p.m. 305 Milwaukee St., 720-865-0120
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Drought-Tolerant Design Solutions,” 10-11 a.m.; “How to Kill a Tree,” noon-1 p.m.; “Perennial Gardening for Beginners,” 2-3 p.m.; Sunday: “Container Gardening in Hot & Sunny Areas,” 10-11 a.m.; “Tinctures and Medicinal Honey,” noon-2 p.m. $25, reservations required; June 8: “Small Yard Design Solutions,” 10-11 a.m.; “Introduction to Plant Select Plants,” noon-1 p.m.; June 9: “Water Smart Perennials 101,” 11 a.m.- noon; “All Natural Skin Care,” 1-3 p.m. $30, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
Sunday: “No Water Landscaping,” includes a tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $10; June 15: “Gardening with Desert Cacti, Agaves & Yucca,” 10 a.m.-noon, $10; “See the Desert Bloom,” noon-2 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Aug. 4: “Day and Night: Paintings by Ana Maria Hernando” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery; through Jan. 14: “Catalyst: Colorado Sculpture,” 3D works by 12 local artists. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Plant It Forward
The Gardens on Spring Creek and the Food Bank for Larimer County is encouraging all home gardeners to “fight hunger from the ground up” and plant extra fruits, vegetables and herbs to donate to the hungry. Produce donations can be brought to the Food Bank for Larimer County, 1301 Blue Spruce in Fort Collins, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave. in Fort Collins 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 970-567-1643, e-mail kmcmanus@foodbanklarimer.org, foodbanklarimer.org
SAVE THE DATE
Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose Tour
June 8: Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens lead guests on a tour exploring the history of the Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose collection, the largest in Colorado and one of the largest in North America. 9 a.m. Meet at the Gate Lodge. $35, $30 DBG members. Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., 720-883-8177, e-mail heritage@fairmount heritagefoundation.org
The Park Hill Garden Walk
June 8: Features 12 gardens including native xeriscape gardens to lush formal areas from Colfax Avenue to MLK Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard to Monaco Boulevard, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12, $10 seniors 65+ in advance; $15, $10 seniors 65+ on June 8. Historic Park Hill Neighborhood, greaterparkhill.org
2013 Enchanted Gardens Tour of Northwest Denver
June 8: Close to 30 gardens are included in the 13th annual self-guided tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. Proceeds benefit The Conflict Center. An after-party is included at the 23rd Ave. Sculpture Studio. 303-433-4983, conflictcenter.org
Whittier-Mapleton Garden Tour
June 8: The 11th annual self-guided tour of eight gardens in the Sunset Hill-Whittier neighborhoods in Boulder, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $15, free children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Whittier International Elementary School that that serves international and low-income students. Boulder, whittiergardentour.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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