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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A mysterious water drop (or two) on houseplants?! by Vicky Spelman

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Dieffenbachia  I found a drop of water on the tip of one of my dieffenbachia's leaves.  What?  I checked to see if there was a ceiling l...
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

What is Winter Sowing? By Cynthia Baldwin

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Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors in winter. This method takes advantage of natural temperatures. You will not need to re...
Friday, December 29, 2023

Christmas Tree Recycling 2024 by Vicky Spelman

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Many municipalities across Colorado have free tree recycling or composting programs for holiday pines that have served their festive purpose...
Sunday, December 10, 2023

Tips for Care of Cut Christmas Trees by Vicky Spelman

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Christmas Tree Farm Photo credit: Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program Is your Christmas tree up? Did you get a fresh one?  Whether ...
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Ready to plant an Amaryllis bulb for the Holidays? by Vicky Spelman

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Courtesy: University of Minnesota Extension Have you tried growing an amaryllis bulb for the Holidays?  Whether it’s your first bulb or your...
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Forcing Paperwhites to Bloom by Vicky Spelman

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Photo:  FreeImages  Blooming houseplants are the best during the Winter months!  Gardeners and bulb lovers like to force bulbs to bloom duri...
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Utah Juniper: Nature's Caretaker by Charlotte Coles

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  Utah Juniper All photos by Charlotte Coles The Utah Juniper, Juniperus osteosperma , is one of nature's caretakers. Utah Juniper is a...
Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Uncertainty of Insect and Plant Apps by Danielle Alkire

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"Look Mom!" All photos by D. Alkire In my garden, I can expect to have a child excitedly describing a “weird bug” they just found ...
Monday, October 9, 2023

Dill Weed in Your Garden by Jeffrey Blake

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All photos by Jeffrey Blake Dill weed  (Anethum graveolens)  is a valuable addition to your garden because of its culinary versatility, its ...
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Attracting Pollinators with Bee Balm by Jeffrey Blake

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  Scarlett Bee Balm  All photos by Jeffrey Blake Bee Balm (Monarda spp.), also known as wild bergamot or horsemint, is a popular garden plan...
Monday, October 2, 2023

How to Attract Mason Bees and Keep Them in Your Garden by Cheryl Kaumeyer Wethey

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  Note nesting tubes that are being plugged with mud.  All photos by Cheryl Kaumeyer Wethey Solitary Bees make up 70% of the bee population ...
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Holiday Gift idea to start now by Vicky Spelman

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University of Minnesota Extension While bulbs are available at the nurseries, here is a fun and easy Holiday Gift idea.  You can pot up some...