Welcome to the Black Forest Garden Club, serving gardeners in the Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth areas.
Our free local events require no membership or fees. Bring your friend/spouse/neighbor/kid(s)!

July 26 - Xeric Garden Tour
August 9 - Tour of Hidden Mesa and private local garden
August 9 - Tour of Hidden Mesa and private local garden
Newest Gardening Articles
July 26
Club Event Meet Ryan Harter and Explore His Spectacular Xeric Gardens
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![]() The many health benefits of gardening
Articles You May Have Missed
To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
- Rudyard Kipling
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Pan-seared or grill zucchini with Hot HoneyUsing boiling water to kill weeds
Other Events
Douglas County FREE Slash/Mulch Program opens April 5, 2025.
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About the Black Forest Garden Club
Welcome! We are a wonderful local gardening community sharing gardening successes and challenges.
We have a short growing season, with high altitude, deer and rabbits - and we have productive gardens and landscapes!
Monthly Events
Our monthly Events are held on the second Saturday morning of each month (unless otherwise noted) and Events are typically in person. Location to be announced, see Monthly Event verbiage above left or sign up for our email list and get notified of location, time, and details.
We often add a second event in the Spring and Summer months, so check back often to see what new events have been added to our roster.
Sign up for announcements and weekly newsletter using the subscribe form above.
Event time is usually 10am and 10:30am (not including extra pop-up' events), and the location varies each month depending on the event. Check this website each month to learn when and where next event is going to be or subscribe to be notified.
We often add a second event in the Spring and Summer months, so check back often to see what new events have been added to our roster.
Sign up for announcements and weekly newsletter using the subscribe form above.
Event time is usually 10am and 10:30am (not including extra pop-up' events), and the location varies each month depending on the event. Check this website each month to learn when and where next event is going to be or subscribe to be notified.
Find your local weather station
Find your local weather station here.
Also, Weather Underground displays several home weather stations giving localized information on temperature, wind speed, rainfall and a 10-day forecast for our area. Click on the link below to access our local weather station (located in the Pinery).
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KCOPARKE73
Also, Weather Underground displays several home weather stations giving localized information on temperature, wind speed, rainfall and a 10-day forecast for our area. Click on the link below to access our local weather station (located in the Pinery).
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KCOPARKE73