Tagawa Gardens

9:00-10:15am - Iris Entries 10:30am-12:30pm - Iris Judging 1:00-4:00pm - Open to Public Experience spectacular iris in full bloom! Hybridized, grown, and displayed by local hobbyists in their home gardens, some of these unique iris varieties may be available at the Iris Rhizome Sale in August. For now, get inspired by the inimitable beauty that […]

Trees can be quite an investment. This class will help you make the best decision regarding 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.   Craig Miller has been in the Green Industry since 1970. […]

This notorious pest has been the bane of gardeners' seasons along the front range.  Learn everything you can about the bug to have the best shot at minimizing the damage.

This notorious pest has been the bane of gardeners' seasons along the front range.  Learn everything you can about the bug to have the best shot at minimizing the damage.

We’re excited to introduce our new Little Buds program for early childhood literacy. Bring your enthusiasm and curiosity and enjoy a fun twist on storytime. Using garden-themed children’s books, families can join us for storytime with an up-and-active portion to help youngsters connect to plants, animals, and our neighborhoods through imaginative play. We will meet […]

If you have never brought iris stalks to the show or are interested in entering in one of our new iris show divisions, come learn all about what to expect and how to participate in the Mountains and Plains Iris Society Show on June 4, 2023, at Tagawa Gardens. 4pm-Presenting for the Show - Lindy […]

If you have dreams of growing peppers and chilies like a pro, don’t miss Shane Odum’s class about how to succeed with your pepper starts. He’ll walk you through the ins and outs of pepper management.     Shane is our house plants supervisor here at Tagawa Gardens.  He is also a prolific gardener and […]

Who is ready to pick their own fresh tomatoes from the garden? If you’re like us, we’ve been ready since last season.  Our Garden Ambassador Luan Akin will give you the best tips and tricks to ensure successful harvests of tasty tomatoes this summer and what to prepare for in our Front Range climate.   […]

A shady spot in your landscape offers the opportunity to grow some unique plant selections that not only tolerate shade, but prefer it. These include richly-colored flowers, plants with lush foliage, flowering groundcovers, and vines that will climb and provide cover. Come learn the basics of 38 trees shrubs and perennials that thrive in full […]

Learn about the best and toughest landscape plants for Front Range Homeowners and Gardeners.  There are trees and shrubs available for just about any situation.  Join Scott where he will make his recommendations based on his long career in Colorado’s nursery industry.     Scott Skogerboe has been the Propagator at Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery […]