EVENTS
Colorado Home & Garden Show
Feb. 14-15: There are just two days left to attend the 56th annual show wrapping up 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Ten gardens bursting with thousands of blooms, shrubs and trees provide the landscape for the 1,400 booths offering products and services. There are also free educational seminars and how-to demonstrations. Proceeds from admission ($12, $10 seniors, free for kids age 12 and under) are used for horticulture scholarships and grants. Bring a nonperishable food item for a $2 discount. Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St., coloradogardenfoundation.org
Denver Rose Society
Feb. 14: Peggy Williams and other consulting rosarians will present “Roses 101” at the next monthly DRS meeting, 1 p.m. Free. Visitors and guests welcome. The society also hosts classes at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 303-880-7415, denverosesociety.org
The Park People’s Denver Dig Trees
Extended deadline March 6: The 25th annual program to “enhance Denver’s urban tree canopy” offers free and reduced price trees. The Park People evaluated several neighborhoods, and based on their tree coverage, residents may purchase reduced cost ($10 and $35, depending on neighborhood) or free (for those who qualify). Call or visit the website for details. 303-722-6262, theparkpeople.org
Pet events
American Humane Association Through Feb. 25: Owners may nominate their dog in one of eight categories as part of the annual search for the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Details on the website. herodogawards.org
Classes & workshops
Denver Botanic Gardens
Feb. 14: “Fragrant Roses for Your Garden” with the Denver Rose Society, 10 a.m.-noon, $33, $26 members; “Fearless Shrub Pruning,” 1-3 p.m. $33, $28 members; Feb. 17: “Growing Roses in Colorado — Planning a Rose Garden” with the Denver Rose Society, 6 p.m. -8 p.m.. $32, $27 members; Feb. 21: “Planting a Spring Veggie/Herb Garden,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $43, $38 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St.,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Feb. 14: “Basic Beekeeping,” 10 a.m.-noon, $40; Feb. 21:“Chicken-Keeping & Urban Homesteading,” 1-3:30 p.m. $35 . Reservations required. Most classes are held at Denver Urban Homesteading; off-site locations provided after registration. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-825-0231, denverurbanhomesteading.com
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Feb. 14: “Botany for Gardeners,” 10 a.m.-noon, $18, $15 members; “Grow the Rainbow: Daylilies and Iris,” 1-3 p.m. $18, $15 members. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Jeffco 4-H Seedling Tree Program
Feb. 21: The “Seedling Tree Workshops: Selecting, planting, care and survival” workshop covers seedlings available from Colorado State Forest Service for reforestation, land reclamation, wind breaks, snow fences, sound and visual barriers and species diversification, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. CSFS Golden District Office, 1504 Quaker St., 303-279-9757, 4htrees.org
Paulino Gardens
Feb. 14: “Vegetable Gardening 101: How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden,” 11 a.m. Free; Feb. 21: “Orchids for Beginners,” 11 a.m. $22, includes a plant. Reservations required. Paulino Gardens, 6300 North Broadway,
Sustainable Settings
Feb. 24: “Biodynamic Astronomy — Working with the BD Planting Calendar” with Lloyd Nelson, 6-9 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 6107 Colorado 133, Carbondale, 970-963-6107, e-mail rose@sustainablesettings.org, sustainablesettings.org
Tagawa Gardens Feb. 14-15: Bird & Nature Festival with Hawk Quest, The Gabriel Foundation and others, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Feb. 14: “Kid’s Fairy Gardening,” 10-11 a.m. $25, reservations required; Feb. 15: “Bee-ing Good to the Bees,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Feb. 21: “Principles of Xeriscape, Pt. 7 — Maintenance,” noon-1 p.m.; “Terrarium Workshop,” 2-4 p.m., $20 average price for three plants, container not included, reservations required; Feb. 22: “Orchid Basics,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Cold Process Soap Making,” 1-3 p.m. $26, materials fee, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wilmore Outdoor Living Center
Feb. 14: “Composting 101,” 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 15: “Bonzai,” 1 p.m.; Feb. 21: “Seed Starting Indoors,” 10:30 a.m. Classes are free. 711 E. County Line Road, Littleton, 303-795-5339, wilmorenurseries.com
Exhibits
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Feb. 23: “Orchid Showcase,” annual exhibit in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion; Feb. 18-May 3: “Edge of the Plains: Paintings by Sharon Feder” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery, reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Exhibits included with admission. 1007 York St.,
Loveland Museum/Gallery
Through March 15: “Xylem: Innovation in Botanic Art,” works by 14 artists. Programs and guided tours available. 503 N. Lincoln Ave.,
Loveland, 970-962-2410,
lovelandmuseumgallery.org
Save the date
Community Forester training
March 21, registration deadline: March 19: The Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation will again offer a series of workshops for those interested in becoming leaders in urban forestry in Denver. Courses include planting, tree biology, pruning, identification and more. Classes begin March 21. Call or visit the website for details.303-722-6262, theparkpeople.org
High Plains Landscape Workshop 2015
Feb. 28: Fort Collins Nursery presents this annual workshop for “homeowners and professionals designed to promote high-quality, sustainable landscapes that reflect a sense of place in Colorado’s northern Front Range.” Speakers, light refreshments, a bagged lunch, silent auction and a book sale is included. Times are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins. $59. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Home & Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 800, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
