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Welcome to Black Forest Garden Club, serving gardeners in the Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth areas.
Our local events require no membership or fees.
All are welcome!

Club Announcements

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Garden Club's annual Summer Solstice Party

Saturday June 20, 6:30p - 9:00p

Join us for a garden party as gardening friends gather to watch the sunset on the deck and tour the gardens at the home of Kathy Sullivan.

All are welcome - bring a friend! Food and drinks will be provided. Bring a small potluck dish if you wish.

Xeric Garden Tour June 13, 2026

Reservations are now full and we are not taking any more RSVP's for this event.

Hidden Mesa
A treasure in the local gardening community and huge contributor of fresh food to the Parker Task Force. Read all about it here.
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Douglas County Slash-Mulch Site NEW LOCATION
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Open Monday through Saturday after May 23, 2026. 
For details about the new site click here.

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Club Events

Events
June 13, 2026 Tour a gorgeous xeric garden.

Ryan Harter of Castle Rock is immersed in xeriscaping and sustainable landscape practices and he is welcoming us into his spectacular water-wise gardens. Prepare to be wowed!

Limited capacity - To RSVP and other details click here.

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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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 Events above left or sign up for our email list (use the Subscribe form above) to 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 10:30am 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.

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.

​Contact Information:  [email protected]