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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Weather – Workin’ the Swing Shift by Patti O’Neal

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 [Republished from February 2011] What is a plant to do?   It’s February and all but a few plants should be peacefully enjoying the deliciou...
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Early Tree Sales are Starting Up by Nancy Shepard

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)  Photo: Arbor...
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Grow This Cuke! by Amy Norwood

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Salt and Pepper Cucumbers Several years ago, I went to a local garden store in May looking for cucumber starts.  The store had two shelves f...
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

This is the 'Year of Salad Greens' - by Vicky Spelman

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National Garden Bureau Ready to plant a salad?  The National Garden Bureau has some great suggestions for salads.  This is the ‘Year of the ...
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Gardening Infographics by Nancy Shepard

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The  Ever Blooming Flower Garden by Lee Schneller 2009 When I was working in the technology industry, I saw firsthand how showing people inf...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

2022 Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference by Nancy Shepard

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  This year’s Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants conference is being held on Saturday, February 26 th and runs 9:30 AM to 4 PM. I at...
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Pantone's Color of the Year by Vicky Spelman

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Sapphire Indigo Clematis Courtesy Star Rose and Plants Pantone, a globally recognized color institute, has created Very Peri (Pantone 17-393...
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Garden Benefits of Snow By Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo: Joyce D'Agostino We’re all aware that getting a good soaking rain or bountiful snowfall helps to relieve drought conditions throu...
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Yes, you need to water your trees - by Professor James Klett, CSU

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Tree Care Guide - Denver Water Board Tree care suggestions for winter watering from Professor James Klett, Horticulture and Landscape Archit...
Thursday, December 23, 2021

Fruitcake – Will It Really Last Forever? by Vicky Spelman

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Photo Credit - Pinterest Nothing says Christmas like fruitcake!  Is fruitcake part of your holiday traditions?  Using the trifecta of sugar,...
Monday, December 20, 2021

Fun Plant to Grow: Christmas Cactus by Ed Powers

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Pink Holiday cactus courtesy Gardener's path I have lived in many parts of this country in my lifetime and like many of you, I garden in...
Monday, December 13, 2021

Critters in the garden? by Ed Powers

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Raised pots on our Deck.  We used sonic pulse stakes in these pots Photo: Ed Powers Some of the critter challenges of growing vegetables and...