Plant sales this week
Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver BSA Troop 102
May 16: Presents own-root and old garden rose sale with more than 300 hard-to-find winter-tolerant own-root roses. including hybrid tea roses, hardy old garden roses and more, 8 a.m. to noon May 16. Organic Mile-Hi Rose Feed will also be for sale. Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., 303-237-3117
Denver Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
May 16-17: The 10th annual sale offers tomatoes, annual and perennial flowers, chiles, vegetables, herbs and gently used gardening containers, books, tools and more, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17. CSU Denver Extension, Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E. Iliff Ave., 720-913-5270
Ekar Communal Urban Farm Denver
May 17: Spring sale of organics plants, seeds and compost, 10 a.m.-noon.
181 S. Oneida St., 303-520-7581, ekarfarm.org
Fairmount Heritage Rose Sale
May 16:
New, never-before-propagated varieties of Fairmount roses along with hybrid teas, shrubs, climbers, old garden, heirloom, floribundas and miniatures, 8 a.m. until sold out. Fairmount Cemetery — Chapel in the Pines, 430 S. Quebec St., (entrance off of Alameda Parkway and then follow the signs), 303-322-3895, fairmountheritagefoundation.org
Herb Society of America — Rocky Mountain Unit/Front Range Organic Gardeners
May 16: The 14th annual Sale of Organic Garden Plants with herbs, tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, ground covers, annuals, perennials and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This is a cash-only sale. Denver Presbytery Center, 1710 S. Grant St., gardenfrog.org, hsarmu.yolasite.com
Horticultural Art Society
May 15-17: Gigantic Annual Plant Sale with shrubs, vines, natives, perennials, ornamental grasses, organic herbs, vegetables, annuals, more, all grown by local nurseries. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17. 222 Mesa Road and Glen Avenue, Colorado Springs, 719-357-9427, e-mail: hasgardens@gmail.com,
Loveland Youth Gardeners
May 14: Presents its 2015 Tomato Plant Sale with 34 varieties along with basil plants, 4-6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit that provides educational programs for youth ages 5-21 and helping at-risk and special-needs students in the Loveland community. Peter’s Park, south side of the Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, lovelandyouthgardeners.org
Namaste for less
The Denver Botanic Gardens is celebrating its first week of outdoor yoga classes with a special $5 price on classes May 12-14. “Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga in the Gardens” classes are offered at 8 a.m. May 12 and May 14. An “Evening Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens” class begins at 6 p.m. May 13. The cost for the one-hour class includes admissions to the Gardens so participants can visit the gardens before or after each class. 1007 York St., botanicgardens.org
300-plus bunyaad oriental rugs
Ten Thousand Villages Denver, recently named the Cherry Creek Chamber Nonprofit of the Year, presents the fifth annual Oriental Rug Event May 13-16. The highly anticipated display and sale offers more than 300 Bunyaad rugs in all shapes and sizes. Bunyaad is a fair-trade Oriental rug company that works with more than 850 families in 100 villages in Pakistan. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 15 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16. Have questions? An “Introduction to Oriental Rugs” is offered at 7 p.m. May 14. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., 303-316-8773, denver.tenthousandvillages.com
A treasure hunt
Members of the Zonta Club of Denver have been doing some spring cleaning to contribute “treasures” to its Annual Yard Sale on May 16. Find furniture, jewelry, games, toys, kitchen gadgets, electronics, books and more. Zonta Club of Denver is a member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization of executives and professionals who work to advance the status of at-risk women. There are currently more than 1,200 clubs in 68 countries. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1360 Glencoe St., zonta-denver.org
Vintage stock
Books, china, linens, glassware and more are included at a Porch Sale of vintage items on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Fort Logan 1889 Field Officer’s Quarters Museum. The museum will also be open for free tours. 3742 W. Princeton Circle, 303-789-3568, friendsofhistoricfortlogan.org
Barn doors are wide open
The University of Denver Antique Study Group presents its annual Barn Sale offering collectibles, dolls, furniture, antiques, decorative items and more 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15-16. The group, whose idea was conceived during a bridge game with four faculty wives, has hosted this sale every May since 1967. 8 Meadowview Lane, Greenwood Village, 303-758-1129
Lickety knit
Don’t miss I Love Knitting’s “Biggest Sale Ever” offering a 40 percent discount off original prices May 12-17. Cottons, silks, wools and more are included. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 600 S. Holly St., Unit 102, 303-399-5648, iloveknittingdenver.com
Bag some titles
The volunteer-run book store on the University of Denver campus, The Book Stack, is having a Half-Price and Bag Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15-16. All books are half-price or you can fill a (provided) bag for $3. They offer used, new and rare books in more than 90 categories. Proceeds support Denver University Libraries through the University of Library Association. Regular book store hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Mary Reed Building, 2199 S. University Blvd., 303-871-2665, library.du.edu/give/ula/book-stack.html
A melting pot of pottery
Find some art for your home and garden at the Arvada Center’s 38th annual Spring Pottery Sale May 12-17. The six-day show also features functional dinnerware and jewelry from the staff and students of ACES, the Arvada Ceramics Education Studio. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 12-16 and 1 to 5 p.m. May 17. Meet the talented artists at a reception 7 to 9 p.m. May 12. Proceeds support the ceramics education program. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org/education/spring-pottery-sale-2015
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