September

Sept. 4, 5 & 6: 
Chile Pepper Fiesta! Fresh, roasted chile peppers will be available, plus enjoy fun classes about how to prepare tasty foods with roasted chiles!

On Sept 3 from 9 am-2 pm and Sept 4 from 10 am-2 pm, , Digital ID M.I.L.K. information (Managing Information on Lost Kids) will be available, courtesy of J. Dorn Nienaber, Farmer’s Insurance Group, The Nienaber Agency. The M.I.L.K. Digital ID was designed to provide parents & caregivers a convenient location to sore a digital photo & identification information regarding their children, which is stored on your computer hard drive and provides a vital identification tool in the event of an emergency.

                    

Sat., Sept. 4:

9:30-10:30 AM Salsa Making for Kids, Becca & Mimi our Children’s Gardening Enthusiasts. Fruit salsas are the best of both worlds (sweet and spicy). Share the fun of “cooking” this special treat together  from “South of the Border!” Mat. Fee: $7 (for lids, jars, etc.), Limit: 15 children (each must be accompanied by an adult), please register for this class!

11:30 AM -12:30 PM, 51 Ways to Use Roasted Chiles, Deb Whitakker. Tips on preparation & freezing and recipes for vegetarian, chicken and pork green chili, traditional Chile Rellenos & polenta crusted Chile Rellenos. Tasting included… Please register for this class so we have enough samples!

1:30-3 PM, Authentic Mexican Salsa Recipes, Alicia. Please register for this class so we have enough samples!

Sun., Sept. 5:

10:30-11:30AM, Salsa Making for Kids, Becca & Mimi our Children’s Gardening Enthusiasts. Fruit salsas are the best of both worlds (sweet and spicy). Share the fun of “cooking” this special treat together from “South of the Border!” Mat. Fee: $7 (for lids, jars, etc.), Limit: 15 children (each must be accompanied by an adult), please register for this class!

 

 1:30-3 PM, Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos, Alicia. Just enough heat to engage the palette and still be the “real thing.”  Shh, don’t let Alicia’s’ family know she’s giving out the secret recipe! Please register for this class so we have enough samples!

                                                

Mon., Sept. 6:

1-2 PM, Authentic Mexican Green Chile with Meat, Alicia. Please register for this class so we have enough samples!

        

Sept. 11 & 12:             
52nd Annual Colorado Dahlia Society Show.  Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Sun. 10 AM-3 PM. We are honored to host this affiliate of the American Dahlia Society!  Their purpose is to stimulate interest in and to promote the culture and development of the dahlia. Come see beautiful flowers on display and chat with members about dahlias!

Sun., Sept 12:
1-2 PM, Choosing the Right Tree for the Right Location, Craig Miller helps you make the right decision when it comes to tree selection and planting. We will explore environmental factors that influence tree selection, what you should look for when purchasing a tree, tree placement and proper planting techniques. 

 

Sept. 18:      
Bulb Festival! Classes about these fall-planted, spring-blooming miracles!

9:30-10:30 AM, Kid’s Container Bulb Class, Becca  & Grandma Mimi make bulbs magical for kids. How proud they will be next spring to see what they have created!  Mat. Fee: $10, Limit: 15 children (each child must be accompanied by an adult), please register for this class!

 1-2 PM, 9NEWS Rob Proctor’s Planting Bulbs for Spring Color. Rob specializes in planting bulbs in patio containers in the fall for an unbelievable flower show next spring! Learn his special tips for success.

 

Sun., Sept. 19:

11 AM-12, Noon How to Kill a Tree, Craig Miller. Our 5 step program for “Assisted Herb-icide” will teach you how to properly care for your trees.  From poor pruning to construction damage, improper planting to over watering, we will cover the tree maintenance practices that shorten the lives of trees in our urban forest.

1:30-3:30 PM, Fall Container Garden Charity Garden Party! Registration required, limit: 50. Check back heresoon for details and pricing!  
                                                                                                  

Sat., Sept 25:
9  AM-4 PM, Rocky Mountain African Violet Society Fall Sale.  African Violets and accessories will be available for sale, with all the proceeds from their sale going to The Society!

10 AM-12 Noon, Growing African Violets & Other Gesneriads, Dee. will make raising these great plants a cinch for you! Find out exactly what the plants want; light, Water and Temperature and Fertilizer. Don’t let their scary names frighten you.

Sun., Sept. 26:

This Class in CANCELLED!!! 11-12PM,   Presentation by East Cherry Creek Valley Water District to be announced    This Class is CANCELLED!!

1-2 PM, Apples Galore! Helen Lozynsky. Apples are varied and versatile. Find out about apple trees that do well here in Colorado. This demonstration class will include how to make Apple Chips, Apple Leather, an Apple Doll and other fun facts. No fee, but please call to register!

Sat., Oct. 2
Garlic Festival! More details soon!


Instructors:
(in order of appearance :))

Tammi Hartung, Clinical Herbalist, Author of Growing 101 Herbs that Heal, and owner of USDA Certified Organic Desert Canyon Farms in Canon City.
Craig Miller, Arborist and Water Conservation Specialist for Parker Water & Sanitation District
Leslie, Tagawa's Garden Expert, Naturalist and National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward.
Carole Kastler, Landscape Designer & Landscape Architect, Camelot Design, CamelotDesign.net.
Patty K., Tagawa Annuals Expert and 5 year Tagawa Gardens team member

Dee, Tropical Plant Horticulturist and Tagawa's Indoor Plant & Water Gardening Dept. Supervisor and 20 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Luan Akin, Tagawa's Garden Ambassador since 2008
Helen Lozynsky, Certified Herbalist and Herb Crafter
Rob Proctor, 9News Garden Expert and author, artist, garden designer extraordinaire
Grandma Mimi, Tagawa's Children's Garden Ambassador and 3 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Becca, Co-Supervisor of Tagawa's Garden Supplies & Store Support Dept. and 10 year Tagawa Team member
Deb Whittaker, Herb Gourmet, culinary herbalist, garden writer and personal chef.
Alicia, Tagawa's Annuals and Cooking with Chile Peppers Expert and 18 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Christina Blume, Certified Herbalist
Kris, Certified Herbalist and Tagawa's Annuals/Production Dept. Co-Manager and 11 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Lina, Tagawa's Perennials Expert and 18 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Jackie Robb, Certified Herbalist
Karen Z, Tagawa's Written Communication Coordinator and Perennials Buyer, and 19 year Tagawa Gardens team member
Cyndie Thomas, Pond Expert

 

Coming Soon!

Nov. 6-7:
Holiday Gifts For Pets and Their People: Accepting 2010 vendor applications now, visit their website, HolidayGifts4Pets.com, for more information!