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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)!

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July 26 - Xeric Garden Tour

August 9 - Tour of Hidden Mesa and private local garden

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July 26
Club Event

Meet Ryan Harter and Explore His Spectacular Xeric Gardens

Date: Saturday July 26
Time: 10am

Location: 1655 Ridgetrail Ct. Castle Rock north of King Soopers on Hwy 86).

Carpool Option: meet at 9:10am at Hidden Mesa Open Space parking lot by flower garden/cabin. Cars leave at 9:15am)

For over a decade Ryan has immersed himself in horticultural research, focusing on xeriscaping and sustainable landscape practices. His expertise in waterwise techniques, xeric plants, and smart design principles has earned him recognition from Garden Conservancy, High Country Gardens, and others.

Want a sneak peek? Check out this article on the High Country Gardens website featuring his inspiring backyard transformation.  

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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To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
- Rudyard Kipling

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Douglas County FREE Slash/Mulch Program opens April 5, 2025. 

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.

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

​Contact Information:  [email protected]