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Friday, March 30, 2018

Time to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors Along the Front Range Colorado

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Quick to germinate and grow, tomato seeds are best sown indoors about six weeks before the average last frost date. People in the Denver m...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Best Practices for Starting Seeds

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Photo Ft. Collins Nursery I It’s the time of year when many gardeners begin to start seeds indoors for their vegetable gardens. Joh...
Sunday, March 25, 2018

Photoperiodism: March Word of the Month

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Photo courtesy maximumyield.com Photoperiodism : the amount of light and darkness a plant is exposed to. This is the time of year ...
Thursday, March 22, 2018

March is the Time to Plant Pansies by Carol King

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March is the perfect time to plant pansies. Pansies and violas or Johnny jump-ups can be staples of the spring garden. These plants, both...
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Soil Testing: CSU Extension or DIY?

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Photo by Donna Duffy One of the first recommendations that we make as master gardeners is to have your soil tested before you add any...
Monday, March 12, 2018

Winter Desiccation of Evergreens

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Winter desiccation, photo courtesy Purdue University It’s been a typical Jefferson County winter with periods of warm, windy, low-humid...
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

How to Read a Seed Packet by Paula Hamm

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Photo by Paula Hamm Growing plants from seed is incredibly rewarding and fascinating but there are a few things you need to know before...
Sunday, March 4, 2018

What Happens to Insects During the Winter?

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Lady beetle on Asclepias speciosa, photo by Donna Duffy Do you ever wonder what happens to insects over the winter months? What con...
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Not So Fast! Gardening Tips for Late Winter

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Pulsatilla patens (Pasque flower)  Yes, it does feel a bit like Spring outside. And yes, there are signs of life in your yard and ga...
Saturday, February 24, 2018

Care for African Violets by Vicky Spelman

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Photo Elaine Lockey African violets can be a great indoor plant for Colorado. Their care is fairly simple and they will bless you with ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Low Humidity in House Plants by Carol King

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Plants on Pebble Tray. Photo the-news.co This time of year, Colorado gardeners turn to indoor plants to soothe our gardening souls.  ...
Saturday, February 17, 2018

Keeping Roses Healthy During Winter

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Rose canes greening up in Lakewood - January 22, 2018 Have you taken a look at your roses lately? This warm winter has created conditi...