• Free day at Chatfield - Colorado residents can enjoy a free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road. Information, 303-973-3705.
• 58th annual Plant Sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens - Featuring garden-grown plants and drought-tolerant plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, water plants, hanging baskets, as well as horticulturists on hand to answer questions about the best plants for your garden, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12, 1005 York St. 720-865-3544
• The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs State Convention - Open to the gardening public, May 13-14, Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont. For details on programs or to register, visit coloradogardenclubs.org or call 303-702-9610. $10 per program.
• How to Make Container Gardens Demo - Learn how to create beautiful floral statements in pots, 1 to 2 p.m. May 14, Tagawa Garden Center & Florist, 7711 S. Parker Road. 303-690-4722
• Seventh annual Old Garden Rose Sale - Featuring more than 400 hard-to-find winter-tolerant own-root roses, including low-maintenance, hardy Old Garden Roses, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14, Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. Information, 303-237-3117
• Rescape Your Landscape - Susan Yetter, garden designer and horticulturist, will help you understand the process of renovating your garden, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14, Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave. 303-420-4060
Send calendar items to Elaine Goodman, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954- 5407; or e-mail spotlight@RockyMountainNews.com.
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