EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Through Nov. 30: Gardening help at the Denver Botanic Gardens 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through September, Tuesdays and Saturdays in October and Tuesdays in November, and all free days. 1007 York St. Stop by the Helen Fowler Library, call 720-865-3575 or e-mail gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens
June 13, 14, 27 and 28: “Japanese Tea Ceremony,” a traditional ceremony inside the Japanese Tea House in the Japanese Garden, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $32, $27 members; June 13 and 27: “Summertime Tea in the Gardens,” traditional British tea service in the Woodland Mosaic Gardens’ Solarium, 10-11:30 a.m. $42, $38 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., botanicgardens.org
Ekar Farm and Community Garden
Sundays through Sept. 27: “Days in the Dirt” offered for families “to meet, mingle and enjoy farming together,” 9 a.m.-noon. Pint-size tools are provided, recommended for age 3 and above. 181 S. Oneida St., 303-520-7581, ekarfarm.org
Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver Tour
June 13: Benefit for The Conflict Center features more than 20 public and private gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20, $15 in advance; free children 12 and under. An after-party (included with admission) offers live music, food and more, 4-7 p.m. The tour begins at The Conflict Center, 4140 Tejon St. Proceeds benefit the center’s school programs. Reservations required. 303-433-4983, conflictcenter.org/ events/garden-tour/
Front Range Designers Guild
June 12-13: Presents “A Small Standard Flower Show,” 1-5 p.m. June 12 and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 13. Front Range Designers Guild is a member of the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and Rocky Mountain Region National Garden Clubs, Inc. Covenant Village — Smith Fellowship Hall, 9151 Yarrow St., Westminster,
The Gardens on Spring Creek
June 13: Volunteer docents lead a tour on “Growing Pains in Colorado Gardening,” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Meet outside the Visitor Center. No reservations required. The tour topic on June 20 is “Form and Color in the Garden.” 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
June 20: “Meet the Beekeeper,” stop by and visit with the beekeepers, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. June 24: “Meet the Vegetable Gardeners,” observe and get advice from Colorado Master Gardener volunteers, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.
Old Town Lafayette Garden Tour
June 13: The fifth annual tour offers six cottage gardens showcasing native plant and cactus collections, heirloom flowers, backyard beekeeping, composting demonstrations, live music and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Proceeds benefit Lafayette Old Town Association. Lafayette,
Park Hill Garden Walk
June 13: Tourists may walk or bike between the 10 selected gardens offering various landscapes, artist demonstrations and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12, $10 seniors (65+) in advance, $15 on June 13. Visit the website for more details. parkhillgardenwalk.org
Rob Proctor’s Garden Tour
June 13-14: Garden pro Rob Proctor opens his garden for his annual tour to benefit the Dumb Friends League, 7 a.m.-noon. $10 suggested donation. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Tagawa Gardens (7711 S. Parker Road in Centennial for $8). 3030 W. 46th Ave., tagawagardens.org, ddfl.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Creek Side Gardens
June 13: “Proper Vegetable Garden Care,” 11 a.m.; June 20: “Growing Ground Covers and Rock Gardens,” 11 a.m. Free, reservations required. 5730 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, 303-933-8493
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
June 13: “Meet Your Local Medicinal Plants,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $55, $52 members; June 17, July 15 and Aug. 19: “Gardening with Native Plants,” three-session class, 3-5 p.m. $98, $88 members. Reservations required. 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, botanicgardens.org
Denver Urban Gardens
Through mid-October: Free backyard composting classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visit website to register. Gove Community Garden, 1313 Colorado Blvd., 303-292-9900, dug.org/compost
Denver Urban Homesteading
June 20:“Chicken-Keeping & Urban Homesteading,” 1-3:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-825-0231, denverurbanhomesteading.com
Tagawa Gardens
June 13: “Clematis & Other Perennial Climbers,” 10-11 a.m.; “10 Things Not to Do in Your Landscape,” noon-1 p.m.; “Succulent Centerpiece Workshop,” 2-3 p.m. $50, reservations required; June 14: “Creating Private Backyard Living Spaces,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Birds, Bees and Pollinators, Too! — Part 2,” 1-2 p.m.; June 20: “Herb Day: How to Begin a Perennial Garden,” 10-11 a.m.; members of the Denver Botanic Gardens Herb Guild will answer questions, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; “Edible Spaces in Small Places,” noon-1 p.m.; “DIY Herbal Infusions for Olive Oil and Vinegar,” 1-2 p.m. Free, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Timberline Gardens
June 20: “Companion Plants for Hardi Cacti: Richness in the Non-Irrigated Landscape” with Marcia Tatroe, 1-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-4060,
EXHIBITS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Aug. 9: “Broken: Horse-Riding Textiles,” weavings celebrating horses in the Gates Garden Court Gallery; through Oct. 18: “Deborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses.” 15 life-size horse sculptures located throughout the gardens. Several programs including talks and tours are offered in connection with the exhibit; call or visit the website for the schedule. Exhibits included with admission. 1007 York St., 720-865-3500, botanicgardens.org
SAVE THE DATE
Longmont Symphony Guild’s Festival of Flowers
June 19-20: Four gardens have been selected for the 38th annual Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garden experts will be on hand to answer questions and refreshments are included. Tickets are $12, $10 in advance, proceeds benefit the Longmont Symphony.
Loveland Garden Tour and Art Show
June 20: Fort Collins Nursery and Loveland Youth Gardeners present the 12th annual tour, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Six gardens in the Olde Course Neighborhood have been selected. Each garden will feature an “art for the garden” show and a silent auction of “garden totem poles” created by local and regional artists. Tickets are $15, free for children age 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Loveland Youth Gardeners, a nonprofit that provides programs for ages 5-21 and fresh produce for local low-income residents. 970-669-7182, lovelandyouthgardeners.org
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