EVENTS
Denver Botanic Gardens Library
Tuesday and Thursday: Colorado Master Gardeners answer gardening questions noon-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through September in the Helen Fowler Library. 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org; botanicgardens.org
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Saturday: “Tree Walk and Talk” with a forester who will discuss unusual tree varieties that thrive in Fort Collins, including Himalayan white pine, lacebark pine, several oak varieties, coffeetree, “Hot Wings” and Tatarian maples, 9-10 a.m. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Lakewood Arts Council
Saturday: Presents its annual Garden Tour of seven gardens and yards in the Lakewood area, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The self-guided tour also includes a fairy gardening demonstration as part of a light luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the LAC Community Art Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd. $16, $15 in advance. Lakewood, 303-980-0625, lakewoodartscouncil.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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
July 9: “Walk Our Water Gardens,” 6-8 p.m. $24, $21 members, reservations required; July 10: “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
Tagawa Gardens
Saturday: “Fairy Gardening for Kids,” 10-11 a.m. $25 materials fee, reservations required; “10 Things Not to Do in Your Landscape,” noon-1 p.m.; “Family Gardening,” 2-3 p.m.; Sunday: “Creating a Sunny Garden for Birds, Bees & Butterflies,” 1-2 p.m.; July 6: “Ponds & Drought,” 10-11 a.m.; “Common Tomato Problems,” noon-1 p.m.; July 7: “Luxurious Lotions,” 10 a.m.-noon, $15, reservations required; “Salad Dressings From Your Herb Garden 1,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
CONTESTS
Sweeney’s “I Hate Moles Because …”
Through Aug. 31: The seventh annual nationwide search for “tales of despair from mole-afflicted homeowners.” The winning submission is awarded $500, with $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Five runner-ups will each receive a basket full of Sweeney’s mole control weapons, including traps, repellents and baits. Participants may visit one of the websites or mail entries to Sweeney’s “I hate moles because …” Contest, 2244 Dunroyal Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131.
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 including Emmett Culligan, Kim Dickey, Linda Fleming and others. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
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.
