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
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Aurora Central Library
Sunday: The Denver Bees Organization presents “Beekeeping Basics” as part of the Science in the Stacks Summer Program Series, 2-3 p.m. Free. 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6630, auroralibrary.org
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation
Saturday: CALF has partnered with CSU Extension/Douglas County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening classes including “What’s Wrong with My Plant?, 8-10 a.m. $5. Next class: “Collecting and Preserving Seeds,” Aug. 17. CALF’s Ag Barn, 2330 S. I-25, Castle Rock, 303-748-6748, thecalf.org/gardening-classes.html, extension.colostate.edu/douglas
Denver Recycles/Denver Urban Gardens
Through October: Two-hour, hands-on, free “Learn to Compost” 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
Denver Urban Homesteading
July 20: “Utilizing Mushrooms to Grow Your Food and Your Medical Marijuana at Home: The Forest Floor Cultivation Method,” noon-2 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-825-0231, denverurbanhomesteading.com
Urbiculture Community Farms
Sunday: “Beginners Beekeeping Workshop,” 9-11 a.m. $10-$20 sliding scale. Reservations required. The class is also offered Aug. 4. Gabrielle’s Garden, 832 Kalamath St., e-mail maya@urbiculturecommunityfarms.org
EarthLinks
Saturday: Continues its Community Links Series with an “Urban Livestock Workshop,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn how to raise goats and chickens. $5-$20 suggested donation. A light lunch is followed by a second workshop covering worm farming and urban beekeeping. 2828 Larimer St., EarthLinks-Colorado.org/Events
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Saturday: “Perennial Walk: Summer Stars” with horticulturist Sherry Fuller, 9-10 a.m. $5. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Hudson Gardens
Saturday: “July Bird Walk,” 8-11 a.m. $10, $8 members, reservations required; Monday and July 22: “Landscaping for Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden,” 6-8 p.m. $37, $33 members, reservations required; Thursday: “What’s Bugging Your Rose Garden?” with the Denver Rose Society, 6-8 p.m. $27, $24 members, reservations required; July 20: “Meet the Beekeeper,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565 ext. 306, shop.hudsongardens.org
Tagawa Gardens Saturday and Sunday: Grey Kitty Birthday Celebration with approximately 20 local animal rescue and shelter groups, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; July 20: Lavender Fields Forever: “Lavender 101,” 10-11 a.m.; “Lavender for Health, Home & Kitchen,” noon-1 p.m. $5 materials fee, reservations required; “Harvesting Herbs,” 2-3 p.m.; July 21: “Pesto” with Geralyn Miller, 11 a.m.-noon; “Flower Essences,” 1-3 p.m. $25 materials fee, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
CONTESTS
Sweeney’s “I Hate Moles Because …”
Through Aug. 31: The nationwide search is on 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 runners-up will each receive a basket full of Sweeney’s mole control weapons. Visit one of the websites or mail entries to Sweeney’s “I hate moles because …” Contest, 2244 Dunroyal Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131.
EXHIBITS
Commonwheel Artists Gallery
Friday-Aug. 12: “Critters in the Garden,” works by Julie Burnham, Deb Hager, Robyn Roesler and others. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. Friday. 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-1008, commonwheel.com
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,
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.
