Colorado Gardener Calendar
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, WEBINARS, EVENTS, EXHIBITS
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​Bath Garden Center Classes & Events
2000 East Prospect, Fort Collins
970.484.5022
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Colorado State University Food Systems
The Local & Regional Foods
Resources & Research
Webinar Series
foodsystems.colostate.edu
Colorado Native Plant Society
Webinars, workshops, field trips & events - conps.org
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St, Denver, botanicgardens.org
The Gardens offers certificates in Herbalism, Rocky Mountain Gardening & Beginning Market Farming. Multi-session programming includes in-depth learning from many guest speakers on topics. See botanicgardens.org/calendar for their full class listings, certificate programs, registration information & fees. botanicgardens.org​
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Denver Rose Society
denverrosesociety.org.
Sat, April 19, 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Annual SymROSEium: “Getting Started Growing Roses” featuring three speakers geared toward new rosarians: Tracey Wilson, Patti O'Neil, & Matt Douglas of High Country Roses. In Mitchell Hall at Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St, Denver
Sun, April 27th Annual Pruning Workshop in the gardens at the Jefferson County Detention Center, 200 Jefferson Cnty Prkwy, Golden, 80401.
A “hands on” opportunity to hone your pruning skills with the guidance of dedicated Consulting Rosarians.
The “Jail Prune” also gives you the opportunity to help take care of one of the most unique public gardens
in Colorado.
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Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
check dug.org/learn
Thur, April 3, 6-8pm: Growing Mushrooms at Home
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Desert Canyon Farm Annual
Open Farm Days
Thurs thru Saturdays, April 12 - June 15
Canon City, CO desertcanyonfarm.wpcomstaging.com/farm-open-dates/ 719 275-0651.
Free classes on the weekends. See Plant Sales page for their Plant Sale.
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Echter’s Garden Center
Workshops & Classes
5150 Garrison Street
Arvada, CO 80002, 303-424-7979 – echters.com
APRIL 12-20 Spring Open House
Sat, Apr 12, 10– ll a.m. Hardy Cactus, Agave and Yucca
Hardy succulents provide interesting year-round appeal w/ Kelly Grummons, Cold Hardy Cactus
Sat, Apr 12, 1– 2 p.m. Landscaping Your Colorado Garden w/Dan Lee, Black Forest Landscape Designs
Sat, Apr 12, 3 – 4 pm, A Rose is a Rose
w/ Peggy Williams, Denver Rose Society
Sun Apr 13, 10 – 11 a.m. Bonsai for Beginners
w/ Rich Katz, Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society
Sun, Apr 13, 1 – 2 p.m.Ornamental Grass – Catch the Wave w/ Gracyn Kanan, Echter’s Nursery & Perennial Specialist
Sun, Apr 13, 3–4 p.m. Fruit from the Garden
w/ Keith Williamson, Little Valley Nursery
Mon Apr 14, 4– 5:30 p.m. Pond in a Pot
If you want a pond, but don’t have the space, pots are the answer. Create an aquatic garden in a container – it is easy, creative and fun.
Tue, Apr 15, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fairy Garden Make & Take Workshop Materials fee: $75. Registration required. Space is limited.
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Spring Pond Clean Up
Tips and techniques that will have your water garden ready for the season to come.
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The Flower Bin Classes
1805 Nelson Rd, Longmont, theflowerbin.net
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The Gardens on Spring Creek
Classes & Events
2145 Centre Ave, Fort Collins, www.fcgov.com/
Check fcgov.com/gardens/adult-classes or 970-416-2486.
The “Down to Earth” Speaker Series,Jan 30- Nov 13, invites thought leaders from across the state to uncover the intricate connections between soil, plants, and people at the Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St, Fort Collins. Complimentary beverage, hors d'oeuvres, and opportunities to connect through Q&A and mingling. Members receive a 10% discount.
fcgov.com/gardens/speaker-series​
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Harlequins Gardens Sustainable Nursery & Garden Center Classes
4795 N 26th St, Boulder, HarlequinsGardens.com
Most classes: $25, must register.
Sat, Apr 12: 1 - 2:30pm, Creating Shared Spaces in the Garden, with Dave Sutherland
Sat, Apr 19: 1- 2:30pm, Trees & Shrubs for Hotter, Drier Conditions, with Scott Skogerboe
Sat, Apr 26: 1 - 2:30m, Firewise Landscaping, with Bill Melvin
Sun, Apr 27: 10-11:30, New to Gardening in Colorado w/ Mimi Yanus. 11-12:30, Building Soil Fertility w/ Mikl Brawner
Sun, May 18: 1-2:30, Spring Pruning w/ Mikl Brawner
Tagawa Gardens
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Phelan Gardens Workshops/Classes
​4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway., Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
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Rick's Garden Center Classes
1827 West Uintah St, Colorado Springs, CO
719 632-8491, ricksgarden.com (Class tickets)
Fri, Apr 11 11am-noon Roses for the Front Range $20
Sat, Apr 12 at Noon & 2 pm Mushrooms w/ Mike $75 Tues, Apr 13 11 am-noon Lawn Care from A-Z $10
Mon, April 28 4:30-5:30pm Springtime Tree Diseases in the Rocky Mountains
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Tagawa Gardens Classes & Events
7711 S Parker Rd, Centennial. tagawagardens.com
Sat, Apr 12, 9am : Bioluminescent FIREFLY PETUNIAS release - available for direct purchase while supplies last, limit 2 per guest.
Sat, April 12 classes: 10:30-11:30 Which Rose is Right for You class; 12:30-1:30 Seeding Lawns & Pollinator Gardens w/ Ark. Valley Seed; 2:30-3:30 Thriving Through the Seasons: How to Extend Your Container Gardens
Fri, Apr 25 - 9am-7pm: Storewide Sale. 4-7 pm A Night Of Wine & Roses w/ live music and wine-tasting by Balistreri Vineyards
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The Windsor Gardener
6461 HWY 392, Windsor, CO 80550
970 686-9771, www.thewindsorgardener.com
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