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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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  A plastic roof protects flowers from hail. (Courtesy of Ed Powers) Congratulations to our Colorado Master Gardener Ed Powers for having on...
Monday, September 28, 2020

Wildfire Ash Deposits on Garden Produce By Joyce D’Agostino

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Those of us who live and garden in the Western United States have found not only the air quality has been impacted by the recent wildfire sm...
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Fall Rose Care by Donna Duffy

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The arrival of fall brings the realization that winter really will be here soon. Among all of your other fall garden chores, be sure t...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Why Leaves Change Colors and the Autumnal Equinox by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King The Autumnal Equinox in Denver is Tuesday, September 22, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. MDT.  So just what is the equinox? ...
Monday, September 21, 2020

Have you tried growing Strawflowers? by Vicky Spelman

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Photo:  Jennifer Spelman The name strawflower ( Xerochrysum bracteatum ) doesn’t do much to excite the flower gardener—it might eli...
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Planting Spring Blooming Bulbs in the Fall by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Remember last Spring when you promised yourself you’d plant daffodils and tulips?  Well now is the time to follo...
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Maple trees in Colorado — Cherie Luke, Colorado Mountain Gardener

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Photo: Cherie Luke GOLDEN, Colo. — Maple trees belong to the family Sapindaceae and the Genus Acer. There are approximately 128 kinds o...
Monday, September 14, 2020

Soldier Beetles by Vicky Spelman

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Soldier Beetle on Strawflower Photo: Vicky Spelman Have you seen any Soldier Beetles in your yard?
Friday, September 11, 2020

Tips for dealing with snow- and wind-damaged trees - Colorado State Forest Service

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This week, the cold front that brought high winds and wet, heavy snow to much of Colorado may have damaged trees. (Courtesy of Colorado S...
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Caring for gardening tools is important by Meredith Lexter

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Courtesy Google I have a dirty little secret. I have been gardening for years, but I am terrible at caring for my gardening tools! I l...
Friday, September 4, 2020

Grilling over the Holiday Weekend? Your garden has you covered! By Steve White

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 White Victory Garden Grilled Vegetable Medley Photo: Chef Steve Here is a tasty recipe that will meld together the flavors of sever...
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Harvesting and Storage of Your Squash and Pumpkins By Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo: Joyce D'Agostino Now that we are approaching September, its a good time to review how to harvest and store some of your...