EVENTS
EarthLinks, Inc.
May 21: Plant and Garden Sale. Shop for flowers, herbs, vegetable seedlings and more. Laura Matthews will conduct herbal education talks. Free to attend. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2746 W. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-389-0085,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Denver Botanic Gardens
May 21: Herbal Home and Garden Workshop. Take a tour of the Gardens’ herb garden and learn about the planting, growing and harvesting of easy-to-grow herbs. $69, $64 members. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 24: Cooking with Fresh Herbs. Chef Elizabeth Buckingham leads a class on the varieties of fresh herbs available, growing methods and incorporating fresh herbs into recipes. $46, $41 members. 6-8 p.m. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Ekar Urban Farm and Community Garden
May 25, July 6, Aug. 31 & Oct. 5: Grow Your Own. A four-part seasonal class for new backyard farmers taught by Ekar’s Farmer, Jay Plotkin. Explore small-scale gardening practices that will ensure a productive garden. $35 per class or $100 for the series. 5:30-7 p.m. 181 S. Oneida St., Denver, 720-319-7001,
Gove Community Garden
Now through October: Learn to compost from food scraps and yard waste. Registration is first-come, first-served and is open one month prior to each class. Free, but registration is required. 1325 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-292-9900,
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 800, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
