EVENTS
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation
June 14: Hosting a “High Tea Calf Style” with tea and a hay ride tour of the Lowell Ranch, 2 p.m. $25, $10 children 12 and under. Reservations required. CALF’s Ag Barn, 2330 S. I-25, Castle Rock, 303-688-1026, thecalf.org
Colorado Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens
Tuesday, Thursday 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, Thursday and Saturday through September; Tuesday and Saturday in October; 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
Colorado State University Twilight Garden Series
June 17: The annual three-part series continues with “Sensory Sensations” featuring three guest speakers, refreshments and door prizes, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. program begins. Topics include “Culinary Herbs – Growing and Harvesting,” “Texture, Sound and Motion” and “Sensory Gardening.” The cost is $10 per session. The series wraps up July 1 with “The Birds, the Bees and the Beasties.” The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-491-7019, hortla.agsci.colostate.edu/
Old Town Lafayette Garden Tour
June 14: The fourth annual tour features five cottage gardens and tours of Three Leaf organic farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, available in advance or on the day of the tour at Scarlett Rose, 101 E. Chester St. Proceeds fund grants that the Lafayette Old Town Residents Committee awards to Old Town homeowners to improve their properties. oldtownlafayette.com
Park Hill Garden Walk
June 14: Twelve gardens in the historic Park Hill Neighborhood have been selected for the annual tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artist demonstrations and exhibits included. $15, $12 in advance, $10 seniors 65+. parkhillgardenwalk.blogspot.com
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Aurora Water Conservation
June 17: “Xeriscape Basics”; June 21: “Xeriscape Start to Finish.” Times and locations vary. Call or visit the website for more information and to register. 720-859-4407, apps.auroragov.org/eventregistration
Colorado Aquaponics
June 26: “Aquaponics Overview,” learn fundamentals of different system designs, 6-8 p.m. $40. Reservations required. Also offering free tours of The GrowHaus Aquaponics and Hydroponics systems at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday. 4751 York St., 720-515-4751, coloradoaquaponics.com
Denver Recycles/ Denver Urban Gardens
Through October: “Learn to Backyard Compost” classes on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free. Visit the website for the complete class schedule and to register. Gove Community Garden, 1313 Colorado Blvd., 303-292-9900, dug.org/compost
Hudson Gardens
June 14: “Meet the Beekeeper,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free; “Nature Discovery Day: Walk the Wetlands” geared at ages 5-10, 10 a.m.-noon, fees vary, reservations required; June 17: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Garden Insects,” 6-8 p.m. $24, $21 members; June 24: “Meet the Vegetable Gardener,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565 ext. 306, shop.hudsongardens.org
Tagawa Gardens June 14: “Water-Smart Perennials,” 10-11 a.m.; June 21: “Perennials for Patios & Pathways,” 10-11 a.m.; “Creating a Drought Tolerant Herb Garden,” noon-1 p.m.; “Herb Walk,” 2-3 p.m.; June 22: “Perennial Vegetables & Herbs,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.; “Summer Fresh Herbs in the Kitchen,” 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
June 14: “Gardening with Cacti, Agaves & Yucca Relatives,” 9-11 a.m. $10; “See the Desert Bloom,” 11 a.m.-noon, Free; June 28: “Build Your Own Worm Compost Box,” 9-11 a.m. $50, includes materials. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Aar River Gallery
Through July 31: “The Return of Flower Power,” watercolor paintings by Anne Martinez. 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster, 303-426-4114, aarrivergallery.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Aug. 3: “Signs of Life: Photograms by Robert Buelteman” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery; June 14-Nov. 30: “Chihuly,” sculptures by Dale Chihuly, several events are scheduled in connection to this exhibit, call or visit the website for details. Exhibits included with admission. 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Lakewood Arts Council
Through June 27: “Garden Art and Plant Sale,” garden-themed exhibit and connecting plant sale at the LAC Community Center and Art Gallery. 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-980-0625, lakewoodartscouncil.org
SAVE THE DATE
The Junior League of Fort Collins
June 21: Presents its 32nd annual Terrace and Garden Tour featuring six homes in the City Park neighborhood, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. New this year is artists exhibiting their works and musicians performing throughout the tour. Tickets are $18, proceeds fun community programs that support women and children in Larimer County. jlfortcollins.org
Lakewood Arts Council’s Garden Tour
June 21: Six gardens in the Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Golden area are included along with a tour of the Cason-Howell House on Lakewood’s National Register, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $20, $18 in advance; discounts for LAC members. Proceeds benefit the Lakewood Arts Council, a nonprofit arts organization that serves Jefferson County. 303-980-0625, lakewoodartscouncil.org
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.
