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Produce tasting at Harvest Festival.
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Garden of Lights 2011. Photo courtesy of Heidi Muller Photography.
Special Events 2012
Events for the community to enjoy
Gardening on the Cutting Edge
Saturday, January 28, 8 am - 12:30 pm
Marcia Tatroe, author of Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West, will present "Four Seasons in the Xeric Garden".
Dan Johnson, Curator of Native Plants at Denver Botanic Garden, will present "Meet the Natives: Bridging the Gap between Trail and Garden".
After the presentations, Marcia will sign books purchased at the event.
Tickets:
- $40 members
- $45 non-members
- Includes a breakfast buffet
Call us at 970-416-2486 or stop by The Gardens to register. Registration closes Monday, Jan. 23rd. Seating is limited.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the design and installation of The Undaunted Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek. The Undaunted Garden will be designed by Lauren Springer Ogden.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12, 9 am - 4 pm
Shoppers can select from a wide variety of bedding plants, vegetable starts, and perennials.
ARTiculture: Celebrating Art in
The Gardens
Opening weekend to be announced
The Gardens' annual sculpture-on-loan program features art by local and regional artists. Pieces are displayed throughout The Gardens from mid-June through May of the following year. Step inside the Visitors Center to pick up a program describing each piece. See the webpage for a listing of 2011 artists.
Garden a'Fare
Elegant Dinners in The Garden of Eatin'
2012 dates to be announced
Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 22, 10 am - 3 pm
Celebrate the abundance of the harvest with produce tastings, workshops, a marketplace, entertainment, and kids' activities.
Halloween Enchanted Garden
Saturday, October 27, 11 am - 3 pm
A day of magic and enchantment in The Gardens for young children. Kids will enjoy the talking pumpkin, pond fairies, garden angels, and games.
Garden of Lights
Friday November 30 - Monday, December 31
5 pm - 9 pm
A festive holiday light show throughout the month of December with tens of thousands of LED lights lighting The Gardens and its whimsical residents. Visitors will also be delighted by the glowing flowerbeds created from LED lights.
Gifts from the Gardens
Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1
Shop the annual holiday plant and gift sale. Select from handmade items crafted by local artisans, and plants grown and nurtured in our greenhouse.
Members only shopping hours: Friday, November 30, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Public hours: Friday, November 30, 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Our Hours:
May 1–Sept. 30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.
noon–5 p.m. Sun.
Oct. 1–Apr. 30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.
(closed Sunday)