Tagawa Gardens
Creating Colorful Xeriscapes
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesDiscover xeric plant combinations that provide great color and texture spring through fall, as well as groupings of plants that will attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Craig will also share the plants he selected to create a large west-facing xeric garden in his own yard. Feature Instructor: Craig Miller, ISA Certified Arborist. Since 1970, Craig […]
The Basics of Xeriscape
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesXeriscape is not rocks and cactus, but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to water-hungry landscapes. Learn the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for beginning to retrofit your own landscape - or to install a new one! Feature Instructor: Craig Miller, ISA Certified Arborist. Since 1970, Craig has dedicated his career […]
Backyard Composting
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesPresented by Denver Master Composters. Backyard composting is a simple, low-cost method of utilizing nature's abundance of landscape material and non-meat food scraps to grow healthy soil- for healthy gardens, for healthy people. Learn easy techniques that involve the whole family in supporting the environment and even saving water!
Choosing the Right Tree for the Right Location & How to Plant That Tree
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesLearn to care for one of your most important landscape investments, especially amid our Colorado conditions! This class will help you make the right decision when it comes to tree selection and planting. Learn the environmental factors that should influence your tree selection, what you should look for when purchasing a tree, the best tree […]
Weekend Features: Mini Cooper Car Show & Live Music
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesOur fall weekends are filled with opportunities for fun memories and great photos! Take a look at what's to come on Saturday, September 24th: Mini Cooper Car Show 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Food Truck: Bandwagon Sandwich Company 11:00am-2:00pm Live Music: Mother Goose Acoustic Duo 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Live Music: Adam […]
African Violet Fall Plant Sale with Rocky Mountain African Violet Council
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesDiscover a beautiful selection of blooming African violets and other unique gesneriads to add to your indoor plant collection! Our friends from the Rocky Mountain African Violet Council will be selling plant specimens that you simply won't find elsewhere! Only while supplies last.
Pruning 101
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesAs we turn toward autumn, how do you properly prune that tree or shrub in your yard - and which ones should be (and shouldn't be!) pruned now? Throughout the year, why and when should you prune? What should you look for when contracting with a tree care professional? These and other questions will be answered […]
The Bluzinators: Blues Brothers Bootleg Roadshow
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesBack by popular demand, Tagawa Gardens and Arapahoe Libraries are partnering to bring you a live concert experience right here inside the greenhouse! With a unique blend of jump blues, big band swing and traditional blues, the Bluzinators will mix it up with your favorites from the Blues Brothers, Elvis, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Tommy […]
Art of Ikenobo Ikebana Demonstration
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesGenerously presented by the Ikenobo Colorado Chapter. Limit: 50 guests | No fee, but please register here. Experience the history and culture behind traditional Ikenobo Ikebana flower arranging. During the demonstration, four arrangements will be made, displaying the history of ikebana from the 4th Century.
Styling a Bonsai
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesGenerously presented by Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society. Paul Koenning will teach the techniques of wiring and pruning to develop a beautiful bonsai.
Art of Origami Workshop
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesGenerously presented by the Japan America Society of Colorado. Limit: 20 guests | Participants must be middle school age or older | No fee, but please register here. With thoughtful, step-by-step instruction, learn the careful folds of traditional to contemporary origami. During this hands-on class, you will also learn the special story behind 1,000 Cranes. […]
Japanese Table Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO, United StatesGenerously presented by Sho-fu-kai of Denver Botanic Gardens Limit: 30 guests | No fee, but please register here. In this special table demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony, glimpse a tradition dearly held in Japanese culture. Please register to reserve your seat for this special experience. (No tea samples.)
