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

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Club Announcements

December 6 - Annual holiday party with white elephant gift exchange. 


No Garden Club event in November.

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Newest Gardening Articles

How to care for Thanksgiving/Chrismas cactus

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Club Events

JOIN US FOR OUR  HOLIDAY PARTY

December 6, 2025

Location: 5326 Pinyon Jay Rd, Parker
Time: 7-9pm

Desserts and drinks provided by Black Forest Garden Club.

Bring a wrapped gift for the white elephant exchange - can be new or used.

Club events and tours require no membership or fees unless otherwise noted.  

If location changes you will be notified here and also via member email (subscribe using the form near the top of this page).

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Forcing bulbs for winter color and fragrance

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Articles You May Have Missed

• It's nearing time to order Dixondale Onions!
  
  
• When to cut back ornamental grasses
  
  
• Amend your soil now for a healthier Spring garden
  
  
• Keep squirrels and deer from damaging pumpkins
  
  
• Asters - the jewels of Fall gardens and a pollinator favorite

READ ALL ARTICLES HERE

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In November the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures.

 - Cynthia Rylant

More Events

• Hudson Gardens Event Calendar

 

• Tagawa Gardens Events Calendar

 

• Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Calendar

 

• Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Calendar

 

• Birding Events Denver Audubon
  
  
• Denver Urban Gardens Events
  

Two pumpkin soup recipes you'll adore

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Other Events

• Douglas County FREE Slash/Mulch Program closed October 25, 2025
• Year-round - CSU Extension Gardening Webinars (recorded on numerous gardening topics)
• November 7 - Applewood Arts Festival
• November 8 - Winter Plaster Cast Botanicals Workshop
• November 15 - Herbal Oils and Salves Workshop
• November 16 - Chocolate and Tea Tasting Class
• November 16 - Art at the Gardens Tour
• November 20 - Ladies Night Out Holiday Shop
• November 20-22 - Holiday Porch Pot Workshops (multiple times available)
• November 21 - January 11 - Blossoms of Light and Trail of Lights
• November 29 - November Bird Walk
• December 6 - Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop

• Colorado Gardener Magazine Events Listings 
  

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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!

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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 Events above left or sign up for our email list (use the Subscribe form above) and get notified of location, time, and details.

We often add 'pop-up' events and workshops, so check back often to see what new events have been added to our roster.

Event time is usually 10am and the location varies each month depending on the event. Check this website frequently to learn when and where next event is going to be or subscribe (above) to be notified via email.

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Find your local weather station

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

Or find your local weather station here.

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​Contact Information:  [email protected]