Home and garden calendar, October 7
Published October 7, 2006 at midnight
Free Cactus Class - Discussion will be on both cactus and succulents, how to grow them and how to repot, 10 a.m. today, Paulino Gardens, 6300 N. Broadway. 303-429-8062
Garlic Festival - Featuring eight organically grown varieties of garlic available for planting; also features sampling of garlic treats and recipes, as well as gourmet foods that Tagawa carries, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Tagawa Garden Center & Florist, 7711 S. Parker Road. 303-690-4722
Rocky Mountain African Violet Sale - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St. 720-865-3544
Dora Moore K-8 School 27th annual House Tour - Featuring Humboldt Island mansions and more, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 720-256-7322. $10 in advance, $15 day of tour. Tickets at the King Soopers at East Ninth Avenue and Corona Street.
Pumpkin Planter Workshop - Celebrate autumn by planting a seasonal container with flowering plants; bring your own pumpkin and carving tools. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14, Echter's Garden Center, 9170 W. 52nd Ave. Reservations required. 303-424-7979. $20
Free day at the gardens- Colorado residents will be admitted at no cost to the Denver Botanic Gardens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, thanks to funding provided by the SCFD. Visitors will see an array of late- blooming perennials, as well as a variety of deciduous trees draped in their bright fall colors, 1005 York St. 720-865-3500
For Colorado gardeners - A new brochure, "Gardening in Colorado," has been published by the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension master gardeners in Larimer County to assist homeowners with things they need to know before starting to garden. Topics include soil testing, soil amendment, mulches, irrigation management, xeriscaping and water gardening. The brochure costs $5 and can be obtained by calling 1-970-498-6000.
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