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16 • May 2010 COLORADO GARDENER
MAYAurora Water Conservation May Classes. 5/11: Preparing for your Design Consult., 6-8pm (AMC Aurora Rm); 5/15: Xeriscape: Start to Finish, 9-11am (AMC Demo. Garden); 5/22: Xeriscape Maintenance, 9-11am (AMC Demo Garden). 15151 E Alameda pkwy, Aurora. 303 739-7195. www.auroragov.org
Colorado Native Plant Society, field trips, speakers & workshops around the state, many free & open to the public. 5/25: Annual Spring Hike to Mount Falcon Park field trip, 5:30 pm off US hwy 285. Info: Jannette 303-985-5299, [email protected]. 5/29: Open Space Hike- Calypso Orchids & Shooting Stars field trip, 9am, Reynolds Open Space park, Denver. Info: Lenore 303 934-2691 or [email protected]. More at www.conps.org
Denver Botanic Gardens Events & May Classes. Moore in the Gardens. Experience 20 of henry Moore’s sculptures, thru Jan 2011. 5/7: Free day, DBG & Chatfield; 5/11: Super-Small Space Vegetable Gardening, w/ patti O’Neal 6:30pm; 5/12: Curator Walk Series w/ Dr Timothy J Standring (DAM), 5:30-6:30pm. See henry Moore through the eyes of those more acquainted with his work. Cost: $15 mbr, $18 non-mbr. 5/29: The Edible Perennial Garden w/ Curtis Manning, 9-11am. Info or to register (many more classes): www.botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3580. 1007 york St.
Fort Collins Nursery Monthly Bonsai Workshop, by Northern Colorado Bonsai Society, 1-3pm, 2nd Sat month. FREE. 2121 East Mulberry. 1-866-384-7516, www.fortcollinsnursery.com
Harlequin’s Gardens May Classes. 5/8: How to Grow the Best Tomatoes, w/ Carol O’Meara, 1:30pm. 5/15: High Altitude Gardening, w/ with Diane Badertscher, 10am, & Edible Landscaping, w/ Alison peck, 1:30pm. 5/16: Home Grown Fruits w/ Mikl Brawner, 1:30pm, $15. 5/22: Spring Pruning w/ Mikl Brawner, 1:30pm. 5/23: Secrets of Veggie Gardening in the Mountains, w/ Roland Evans, 1:30pm. All $10 except where noted. harlequin’s Gardens Sustainable Nursery, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. Info: 303-939-9403 or www.harlequinsgardens.com
Larimer County Extension Office 2010 Food Preservation Workshop series. 5/4: Overcoming the Fear of Pressure Canning, 6-8:30pm, cost $25. pre-regist req. 1525 Blue Spruce Dr, Ft. Collins. 970-498-6000, larimer.org/ext,
Northern Water’s Landscaping & Watering How-To Series seminars. 5/5: How to install & maintain your lawn. 5/19: The seven principles of Xeriscape. 5/26: Xeriscape II – Water efficient landscapes. All at 12:30-1:15pm, Northern Water, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud. FREE. Registration, 970.622.2220 or [email protected]. Info: 970.532.7700, northernwater.org.
Tagawa Garden Center May Classes & Events. 5/1: Pond in A Pot, 11:30am-12:30pm & 9NEWS Rob Proctor Presents: Container Garden Demonstrations, 1:30-2:30pm. 5/2: Spring-flowering Trees for Colorado, w/ Craig Miller, 11am-12pm. 5/8 & 9: Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Spring Open House! 5/15: Herbs & Other Edibles in the Landscape w/ Deb Whittaker, 1:30-2:3-pm. 5/23: The Five R’s of Water Conservation for Landscapes & Gardens w/ Carole Kastler, 11am-12pm. More classes at www.tagawagardens.com. 7711 S. parker Rd., Centennial. 303-690-4722.
Timberline Gardens May Class, 5/1: Keeping it Growing- Chores, Troubleshooting & Harvesting, 1-2pm. Cost: $10. 5/16: Container Vegetable Gardening w/ Kelly Grummons, 1-3pm. $10. 5/22: Plant a Sun Container
w/ Karen haataja, 1-3pm, $15 plus plant cost. 5/29: Best Long Flowering Perennials for Your Garden w/ patrick Cullinane, 9am-noon, $10. 11700 W. 58th St, Arvada. 303-420-4060. More classes listed at www.timberlinegardens
Sat, May 1Pikes Peak Herb Association presents the 8th Annual Herb Fest, 9am-4 pm,rain or shine. hourly presentations, silent auction, 36+ vendor booths, chai tea on tap, and other free samples. Admission FREE w/ bag of canned goods donated to Silver Key senior pantry. 3685 Jeannine Dr., Center for Spiritual Living, CO Springs. Info: Sharon at 719-533-0707 or [email protected]
Boulder Home & Garden & Family Fun Fair, 10am-4pm. home improvement, sustainable living, landscape & garden experts, 60+ vendors. 29th St Retail District. 303-443-0600 www.homeandgardenmag.com/
Mt. Gardening Spring Open House/Free Day at Penn & Cord Parmenter’s Gardens, Westcliffe. 10am–3pm. Regist: 719-783-2917. Schedule: teachstreet.com/teacher/penn-and-cord-parmenter
Sat/Sun, May 1 & 2Echter’s Rose Celebration w/ consulting rosarians from the Denver Rose Soc. on hand. Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St, Arvada. 303-424-7979, www.echters.com
Wed, May 58th Perennial Favorites Nursery Open House in Rye, CO www.perennial-favorites.com. 719-489-3843
Sat, May 8 & Weds, May 125/8: Permaculture with Ron Housman, Memorial Lecture at penrose house, CO Springs, 10am. Free, reserv. req. [email protected] or 719-357-9427. 5/12: Ornamental Grasses at holley Library, 7pm. hort. Art Soc. of CO Springs, www.hasgardens.org
Thurs, May 13Denver Rose Society Monthly Meeting, ‘Growing Minis and Mini-flora Roses’ w/ Susan Bishop, Master Consulting Rosarian, 7pm-8pm. CO Fed of Garden Clubs headquarters1556 Emerson Ave. Info: peggy Williams, 303-691-2790 or denverrosesociety.org. FREE & open to public
Sat & Sun, May 15/16Gardens on Spring Creek Winter/Spring Workshop Series. Create Your Own Hypertufa. 9am–11am. Make your own hypertufa troughs, learn best miniature alpine plants, nursery tour. $55 mbr / $60 non-mbr. 5/15: Constructing a Rock Garden, 1-3pm. Cost: $15 mbr, $20 non-mbr. pre-regist. req’d. Info: Laura Atwood, [email protected], 970-416-2486 or at Gardens on Spring Ck, 2145 Centre Ave, Ft Collins.
Wed, May 19City Ft Collins Utilities Residential Home Composting Seminar 7-9 pm, Drake Centre, 802 W. Drake Rd.
Thurs, May 20Denver Botanic Gardens Bonfils-Stanton Lecture, Fiesta in Lucinda’s Garden, 7 p.m. Lucinda hutson, garden designer, cookbook author. Cost: $25 mbr, $25 non-mbr. 1005 york St. botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3580.
Fri, May 21 & Sat, May 22Garden Conservancy’s Denver Area Open Day Preview Event, Inspired by Mountains & Plains: Redefining the Well-Adapted Regional Garden, 7pm. Enjoy a series of 4 short programs by some of our region’s most notable and engaging horticultural personalities. Attendees will receive a copy of the 2009 Open Days Directory, including one free admission ticket redeemable at any one private garden during an Open Day Cost: $13 mbr, non-mbr $15. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 york St. Open Day Tour of 5 Denver Area Gardens on Sat, May 22.
Sat, May 29Bloomapalooza in celebration of plant Conservation Day at the Butterfly pavilion, 10am-5pm. hands-on garden safaris, interactive demos, entertaining family activities. 6252 W 104th Ave., Westminster www.butterflies.org
Denver Backyard Composting Demonstration Site Learn to Compost - Worm Workshop, 9-11am at Denver Urban Gardens’ Gove Community Garden, 13th Ave. & CO Blvd. Register in advance online www.dug.org. (Classes fill quickly)
JUNE-AUGUSTFort Collins Utilities events: 6/5 & 6: Urban Gardening Festival, 10am–3pm, Gardens on Spring Ck, 2145 Centre Ave. 7/15: Xeriscape Garden Party & Tours, 5-7pm. Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, 300 Laporte Ave. Info: 970-221-6877 or [email protected]
Denver Botanic Gardens Bonfils-Stanton 2010 Lecture Series, 7pm. 6/24: Redefining Soul Food: Politics and Pleasures of Food and Eating in the Black Communities. 7/29: The Kitchen Ecosystem w/ Eugenia Bone, food writer. 10/7: Local Flavors: Cooking & Eating From America’s Farmers Markets, w/ Deborah Madison, author & chef. 1005 york St. botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3580.
Denver Rose Society June Events. 6/6: ‘Old Garden Rose Show Display’, Denver Bot. Gardens Gates hall-everyone is invited to bring their own roses to display or stop by to enjoy wonderful fragrances! 7:30am-9am- entries accepted, 9am-4pm open for public viewing. 6/10: Monthly Meeting- Rose Garden Tour in Boulder, 6:30 pm. Info: peggy Williams, 303-691-2790 or www.denverrosesociety.org. Free & open to public
Northern Water’s Landscaping & Watering How-To Series seminars. 6/2: Irrigation guidelines for your home. 6/9: Home irrigation systems II. 6/16: Irrigation scheduling. 6/23: Cost effective water conservation. 6/30: How to use “smart” controllers. All at 12:30-1:15pm, Northern Water, 220 Water Ave., Berthoud. FREE. Reg. 970.622.2220 or [email protected]. Info: 970.532.7700, www.northernwater.org.
Timberline Gardens June Class, 6/5: Looking Forward by Looking Back-your first season in review. taking stock of what did well & what didn’t, how could next year’s garden be better? 1-2pm. Cost: $10. 11700 W. 58th St, Arvada. 303-420-4060 www.timberlinegardens
Fri, Jun 7Bees in America- How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation, an evening w/ tammy horn, 7pm. highland Masonic Lodge, 3550 Federal Blvd, Denver. Info: www.DenverBee.org
July 12-18Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. hikes, bike rides & yoga classes in alpine meadows, backcountry 4X4 tours, garden tours in town. Classes on photography, art & cooking w/ wildflowers, gardening w/ wildflowers, birding & butterflies, medicinal plants. 970 349-2571 or www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com
Sun, Jul 18“Water Blossom Festival” Pondside Activities 10am-1pm, program in Gates hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, Monet pond. www.colowatergardensociety.org
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June 7th • 7pmHighland Masonic Lodge
3550 Federal, DenverReception and booksigning immediately following
The Tattered Cover will provide books for purchase.
FREE & Open to the Public
Denver Rose SocietyOld Garden Rose Display
Saturday, June 6, 2010Denver Botanic Gardens Gates HallFREE w/paid admission to DBG
7:30 am – 9 am • Entries accepted9 am – 4 pm • Open to the public
This is a wonderful opportunity to view and enjoy the fragrance of old garden roses and many other varieties. Bring your own cut roses to display. Consulting rosarians on hand to answer rose questions. Mile High Rose Feed for sale.
For more information – www.denverrosesociety.org or 303 691-2790
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July 26–August 7Westcliffe Permaculture Design Certification Course. 2-week residential course covers core topics leading to a certification in permaculture Design. Course will be held in the grounds of an off-the-grid home in Westcliffe. Sponsored by pikes peak permaculture, Sustainable Ways, & Blue planet Earthscapes. Cost: $1200 reg. by June 30; $1250 reg. after July 1. Contact: Ayesha McDaneld, 783-0188 [email protected]
PLANT SALES
Weekends in MayDesert Canyon Farm Spring Plant Sale, 9am-4pm. Org. heirloom & ethnic veg., herbs, strawberries, edible flowers & more! 1270 Field Ave, Canon City. (From hwy 50 turn north on Reynolds, rt. on Field Ave & go approx. 1 mile.) Cash or checks only, no pets.
Sat, May 1City of Lakewood Annual Perennial Plant Sale at the City Greenhouse, 9556 W. yale Ave. Unusual perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses for water-wise landscapes, lush western gardens & rock gardens. Info: 720 963-5240
Pueblo Zoo Spring Plant Sale, 8am-2pm, w/ CO Master Gardeners. Unique species, xeriscape, “water-wise”, drought-tolerant, annuals & perennials 719-561-9664. www.pueblozoo.org.
Sat, May 1, 8 & 15The Growing Gardens 10th Annual Community Plant Sales. Organic veg starts, annuals, perennials, heirloom tomatoes, natives & water-wise plants. Lectures on plant care & gardening, expert gardeners on hand. 1630 hawthorn Ave, Boulder. Info: 303-GARDENS or growinggardens.org
May 1-3 & 5-7Harlequin’s Gardens May Day Celebration & Spring Plant Sale. Live music May1st, magician & music May 2nd (World Laughter Day). 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. 303-939-9403, harlequinsgardens.com
Fri & Sat, May 7 & 8Denver Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale, 12 different divisions to choose from. this year focuses on fruits, berries, veggies, herbs & container plants. think green & bring your own boxes, wagons, or carts to carry your plants. plant Valet also avail. Fri: 8:30-10am (mbrs only), 10am-6pm open to public; Sat: 8:30-10am (mbrs only), 10am-4pm open to public. Plant Sale Preview Party, Thurs 5/6, 4-7pm.
annuals, perennials, ground covers. Cash only. Denver presbytery Center, 1710 S. Grant St., Denver. Info: 303-744-7871, www.GardenFROG.org
The Nat’l Wildlife Federation’s Rocky Mt Region 5th Annual Native Plant Sale. 2260 Baseline Rd, Boulder (SW cnr of Baseline & Broadway). 8am-3pm (or sell out)
Sat, May 22“Little Garden on the Prairie” Plant Sale, Heirloom Vegetables & Native Wildflowers, 9am–2pm. All proceeds benefit the plains Conservation Center 21901 E. hampden Ave., Aurora. 303.693.3621 www.plainscenter.org
KGNU 32nd Birthday Garden Party & Bluegrass Bash, 9am. plants and craft for sale & $7 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast 8:30-11am. KGNU Boulder Studios, 4700 Walnut St. www.kgnu.org/
Sat-Mon, May 29-31Cheyenne Mt. Zoo Annual Plant Sale. 212 varieties of resource-wise perennials, grasses, woody plants & herbs that perform well in the pikes peak region. 9 am-5pm daily in the African Rift Valley courtyard at the Zoo. Online pre-ordering avail. at www.cmzoo.org/animalsplants/plants/horticulturehappenings.asp. Info: 719 633-9925 X142.
Sun, Jun 6CO Water Garden Soc. Annual Plant Sale, large variety of water plants- lilies, marginals, & floaters, fish, pots, supplies. Denver Bot. Gardens, Rooftop parking Structure, 10am-3pm, CWGS mbrs 9am. FREE. www.colowatergardensociety.org, 303-423-9216
UPCOMING GARDEN TOURS
Sat, May 22Garden Conservancy’s Denver Area Open Day, 10am-4pm. tour 5 gardens in the Denver area. 5/21: preview event at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 7pm. Cost: $13 mbr, $15 non-mbr. www.gardenconservancy.org
Thurs & Fri, May 27 & 28CO Heartland Tour: Magical Gardens at Peak Spring Bloom, 8:30am. Join DBG’s panayoti Kelaidis, Snr Curator & Director of Outreach, for a two-day colorful trip to CO Springs & pueblo to visit some of the most dazzling gardens in our state. Cost: $235 mbr, $275 non-mbr. Depart DBG, 1007 york St. www.botanicgardens.org
Sat, Jun 58th Annual Whittier-Mapleton Garden Tour to benefit Whittier Itn’l School, Boulder. 11am-3pm. 720-561-5431
Sat, June 12The Conflict Center’s Enchanted Garden Tour of NW Denver, 9 am-4 pm. tickets $15, at Mouthfuls pet Boutique (free 1/2 lb of dog treats w/purchase) & Rosa Linda’s Mex. Cafe, or day of at the Conflict Center, 4140 tejon. Afterparty at 23rd Ave. Sculpture Studio. Focus on urban gardening, cruiser bicycles avail. programs in Eng. & Spanish. 973 818-9821.
Sat, Jun 19Jr League of Ft Collins 28th Annual Garden Tour, 8am-5pm. FCJL’s major fundraiser for the year. From traditional homes to town homes, see a variety of ways to use the outdoors for living including: entertaining, cooking, family time, & unwinding at the end of the day. 970-482-0594 or www.jlfortcollins.org
Sat June 26Loveland Garden Tour, 9:30am-3:30pm featuring gardens on Lake Loveland, art sale, silent auction of birdbaths decorated by area artists. Boat ride around the lake - suggested $5 donation. Lakeside Luncheon $10, space limited. Advanced reserv. joanna@lovelandyouthgardeners,org. $15: tickets avail. June 1-15 at Loveland & Ft. Collins garden centers. 970 669-7182. LovelandyouthGardeners.org.
2010 Evergreen Garden Tour, 10am-3pm. tickets on sale 5/15 at local Evergreen businesses. www.evergreengardenclub.org
Sat & Sun, Aug 28 & 2912th Annual Denver Parade of Ponds Tour, Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm. Denver’s premier pond tour. tickets from 7/1: $15 (children under 15 free), earlybird $10 thru July avail. at select garden centers in Denver. Info: 303-660-5015 or www.Coloradoparadeofponds.com
Calendar Classes, Events, Plant SalesSUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR JUNE CALENDAR IS MAY 10. EMAIL ENTRIES TO [email protected] OR FAX TO 303-774-8399.
$35 per person. tickets avail online.1005 york St, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org
Gardens on Spring Creek Fort Collins, Annual Plant Sale. Veg, herb, & bedding plant starts, featuring heirloom veg. & herb baskets. Fri: mbrs only, 4-7pm, Sat: open to all 9am-4pm. Info: 970-416-2486. 2145 Centre Ave. fcgov.com/gardens
Sat, May 8Loveland Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser. Bedding plants/flowers, veg, perennial divisions, roses, refreshments, antique market, arts/crafts, silent auction, door prizes, MGs will be on sight to answer all Qs, 8am-noon. All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. taft Ave., Loveland.
Greeley Morning Garden Club Annual Plant & Bake Sale. Flower, vegetable, herb plants & delicious home-baked goods. Mother’s Day Baskets, Frost protek plant covers & gloves. 8am-1pm at Centennial park, Greeley.
Happy Transplants Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 9am-3pm or sellout, Vectra Bank parking Lot, 330 W 72nd Ave, Westminster
Boulder Garden Club Plant Sale, 9am–1pm. At Eisenhower School, 1220 Eisenhower Dr., Boulder
Blooming Deals Plant Sale, Western Botanic Gardens, 10am-4pm, FREE. 655 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction. www.wcbotanic.org
Fri-Sun, May 14-16Gigantic Annual Spring Plant Sale at Horticultural Art Society of CO Springs Demonstration Garden. 9-5 on Fri. & Sat, 10-4 on Sun, Cache le poudre & Glen Ave. 100’s of varieties of perennials, annuals, drought-hardy plants, plus many heirloom veg. hasgardens.org
Sat, May 15CSU Ext. Master Gardeners Plant-A-Palooza Plant Sale fundraiser 8am-3pm. 888 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-5270.
Boulder Culinary Gardeners Vegetable Starts, Other Edible Plants + Annuals & Perennials Sale, 8am-3pm. Bring cartons to carry plants & donate used pots recycling. Rain or shine- no early birds. Bickell Sheep Farm, 988 N. 75th St, Boulder. park at Douglass School lot.
Front Range Organic Gardeners & Herb Society of Amer. Rocky Mt. Unit Organic Veggie & Herb Plants Sale, 9am-1pm. Over 40 var. tomatoes, mostly heirlooms; 45+ herbs; other veg,
Dig, plant, touch, smell, and grow. Join us at the Butterfly Pavilion from 10 am to 5 pm for a full day of plants – up close and personal at Bloomapalooza in
celebration of Plant Conservation Day. It’s a day filled with activities and demonstrations for conservationists, gardeners, and nature-lovers alike! We’ll have hands-on garden safaris, interactive demonstrations, entertaining family activities,
and exciting volunteer opportunities. Climb a rock wall, release ladybugs or create your own trail mix! Come blossom with us! Butterflies are just the beginning.
Plant Conservation Day - Saturday, May 29th
www.butterflies.org
