May 2023 Events

Thursday, May 11th, Friday, May 12th, & Saturday, May 13th - DBG Spring Plant Sale
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens

Spring Plant Sale - Aquatics Booth located near Marnie's Pavillion

Thursday, May 11th, Preview Party, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Receive exclusive access to unique plants before the sale opens to the public. Guests enjoy a fabulous spread of treats, wine and beer. (ticket purchase required, $55 in advance, $60 at the door - if still available, ticket purchase details to be announced)

Friday, May 12th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Members Only Shopping from 8:00 am - 9:00 am (reservations required - staggered release based on membership level: President’s Circle, Garden Leader, Director’s Circle, Four Seasons, Patron, Supporter, Gardens Plus – April 5, 10 am, Friends & Family – April 6, 10 am, Dual Plus and Individual Plus – April 7, 10:00 am)
General public reservations open April 10, 10 am

Saturday, May 13th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (reservations required - staggered release based on membership level: President’s Circle, Garden Leader, Director’s Circle, Four Seasons, Patron, Supporter, Gardens Plus – April 5, 10 am, Friends & Family – April 6, 10 am, Dual Plus and Individual Plus – April 7, 10:00 am)
General public reservations open April 10, 10 am


Whether it’s your first ever houseplant or you’re planting a whole garden, there’s something for every gardener at our annual Spring Plant Sale! Get advice and inspiration from our expert horticulturalists while you browse fifteen different plant divisions: Annuals, Aquatics, Container Garden in a Bag, Fruits & Berries, Grown at the Gardens, Herbs, Houseplants, Perennial Classics, Plant Select®, Rock Alpine, Roses, Specialty Succulents, Summer Bulbs, Vegetables and Water-Smart.

Important Details:

Arrive early for the best selection
Admission is free, but reservations are required
Ticket reservations subject to availability
Membership does not guarantee a ticket to the event
Last entry is 4 pm, the event ends at 5 pm
Bring your own wagon, cart, or wheelbarrow to transport plants
Credit/debit cards and checks are the only accepted forms of payment
Members receive 10% off purchases (must present proof of active membership)

Free parking is available in our parking garage, accessible from either York Street or Josephine Street. Spaces are limited. Street parking is available, but please be respectful of our neighbors and observe all parking restrictions.

Check back in April to see a shopping guide and sale site map.

Contact is Brenda Parsons-Hier at (303) 278-2106 or moose.4bph@q.com

Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 864-3500



Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Plant Swap
Location: Aber Residence, Arvada, CO

Annual Plant Swap

Potluck 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Swap starts at 7:00 pm


The annual plant swap is one of the most fun meetings of the year. You bring plants from your garden and trade them for new plants. What's not to like? Last year we decided that it would be easier to have this meeting at a home rather than at Denver Botanic Gardens. This year it will be at Dan & Vicki Aber's house. In addition to the swap, there will be plenty of water features to see. If that's not enough, we will also have a potluck dinner to enjoy. We will also be offering Pondtabbs for sale.

Please bring a chair(s) for yourself or any guests. Also, bring an appetizer, salad, side dish, main dish, or dessert to share.

Just a friendly reminder - in consideration of the homeowner, please leave your pets at home.

Park on the street and enter the backyard through the gate on the east side of the house.

Contact is Vicki Aber, (303) 423-9216 or docvicki@msn.com

Location: Aber Residence
8046 Parfet Way
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 423-9216