EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens
Tuesday and Saturday: Get your questions answered as part of the joint program “Gardening Help” in the Denver Botanic Gardens Library, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday in March, April and October; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in May through September; noon-4 p.m. Tuesday in November. Also offered on any DBG York Street free days. 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org; botanicgardens.org
Echter’s Garden Center
March 7-9: “Echter’s Spring Echxpo,” seminars, programs, demonstrations and more, 3-5:30 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 8, noon-4 p.m. March 9. Most events are free, some require tickets and reservations. Details on the website. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, 303-424-7979, echters.com
Lakewood Arts Council
Deadline March 30: Looking for gardens/yards to be considered for the 2014 Garden Tour scheduled 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 21. Gardens must be located in Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. 303-980-0625, email lac@lakewoodartscouncil.org
The Park People
Deadline March 7: Extended application deadline for Denver homeowners to get a reduced-cost or free tree. Call or visit website for more details. 303-722-6262, theparkpeople.org
Tree Diversity Conference ’14
March 7: “More. Tree. Types.” is the theme of the conference focusing on urban forests, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $60, $35 for registered students, includes lunch. Reservations required. Lindsay Auditorium, Room 281, Sturm Hall, University of Denver campus,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Birdsall & Co.
March 8, reservation deadline March 1: “Outdoor Accessorizing 101,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35, redeemable for in-store purchases. Reservations required. 1540 S. Broadway, 303-722-2535, birdsallgarden.com
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation
March 1: CALF presents a “Backyard Chickens Education Program,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Chicken classes are also offered March 22 and April 5. CALF’s Lowell Ranch on Plum Creek, 2330 S. I-25, Castle Rock, 303-688-1026, thecalf.org
Colorado State Forest Service, Golden
March 12: State foresters present “Using Seedling Trees for Conservation Plantings: Wind, Sound Barriers, Wildlife Habitats,” 7 p.m. Free. Golden District Office, 1504 Quaker St., 303-279-9757
Country Fair Garden Center — Arvada
March 1: “Exploring Seed Starting,” 10 a.m. $5; “Roses 101” with The Denver Rose Society, 2-3:30 p.m. $5; March 8: Don Eversoll presents “Even More Secrets from My Grandma’s Garden,” 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, 303-209-4394, countryfairgarden.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
March 1: “New Gardener Boot Camp,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Classes include “Garden Planning 101 … where do I start,” “Soils 101,” “Beginning Vegetable Gardening” and “Annuals and Perennials for Color in the Garden.” $80, $60 members. Lunch included; reservations required, visit botanicgardens.org/programs/lectures/new-gardener-boot-camp-0. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Denver Urban Homesteading
March 1: “Chicken-Keeping & Urban Homesteading,” 1-3:30 p.m. $35; “Goat-Keeping in Your Backyard,” 1-3:30 p.m. $40; March 8: “Beekeeping,” 1:30-4 p.m. $40; “Square Foot Gardening,” 10-11:30 a.m. $25 (location for this class provided upon reservation). Reservations required. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-825-0231, denverurbanhomesteading.com
The Gardens on Spring Creek
March 1: “Coiled Baskets,” 10 a.m.-noon. $25, $20 members. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Jared’s Nursery, Gift & Garden
March 1: “Pruning Landscape Plants,” 10 a.m.; March 8: “Grow Big Veggies” with Gary Grande from Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers, 1 p.m. Reservations recommended. Classes free, some have materials fee. 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 303-979-6022, jaredsgarden.com
Paulino Gardens
March 2: “Fairy Garden Class,” 1:30 p.m.; March 8: “Even More Secrets from My Grandma’s Garden” with Don Eversoll, 11 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 6300 N. Broadway, 303-429-8062, paulinogardens.com
Shelly’s Garden Country
March 1: “Houseplant Happiness,” 10-11 a.m. $5; “Growing Your Own Herbs,” 10-11:30 a.m. $5; “Fairy Garden Workshop,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $5; March 8: “Ruckus in the Hen House!,” 10-11:30 a.m. $5; “Urban Farming Class Series: Cold Season Vegetables,” noon-1:30 p.m. $5. Reservations required. 4181 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 303-466-6761, shellysgardencountry.com
Tagawa Gardens
March 1: “Fairy Gardening for Adults,” 11 a.m.-noon, fee based on materials purchased, reservations required; March 2: “Kids! Treasures Along the Trail!” for ages 8-12, 1-2 p.m.; March 8-9: Denver Orchid Society Spring Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; March 8: “Design Ideas for Your Front Entryways & Underused Side Yards,” 10-11 a.m.; March 9: “Herb Container Gardens,” 2-3 p.m. Reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
March 8: “Mason Bees,” 10-11 a.m. $10; “Vines: Inglorious Beasts and Gorgeous Treats,” 1-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
Wilmore Outdoor Living Center
March 1: “Growing Turf Grass in Colorado,” 10 a.m.; March 8: “Seed Starting,” 10 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 711 E. County Line Road, Littleton, 303-795-5339, wilmorenurseries.com
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through April 27: “Illusions in Glass: Magic Lantern Slides from the Helen Fowler Library Collection” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery. Exhibits included with DBG admission. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
CONTESTS
Burpee’s Big Spring Giveaway
Deadline April 11: Includes three gardening prizes and the chance to download its free mobile Burpee Garden Time Planner application. Details on the website.
Proven Winners’ Shrub Madness Plant Playoffs
March 3-April 4: The inaugural contest features a basketball bracket-styled tournament of 64 shrubs competing through six rounds to determine the winner of each match through popular vote. Voters will be eligible for prizes and a collection of the last four plants standing, “The Floral Four.” Details on the website.
SAVE THE DATE
Denver Rose Society
March 8: Presents a tour of High Country Roses with owners Matt and Jennifer Douglas, 10 a.m. A propagation demonstration is included. Free. High Country Gardens, 10655 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 303-880-7415, denverrosesociety.org
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
