By Eri Matsumura It’s that time of year when we start seeing those pesky Japanese Beetles appear in our yard. Adult beetles will start their feeding from July to August, […]
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Made for Shade: Tips for Planning a Shady Colorado Garden
By Shannon Moreau Here in sunny Colorado, designing shade gardens can be daunting. It is difficult to know where to start and seemingly impossible to guess what will thrive in […]
How to Design Annual Hanging Baskets
By Laurel Aiello Nothing says “home sweet home” like a pair of annual flower baskets hanging on either side of your front door. It’s a simple way to brighten up […]
Easy Vegetables to Grow in Northern Colorado
By Laurel Aiello May is the perfect time to plan your veggie garden in Northern Colorado. Whether you’ve already started vegetable seeds indoors or you’re waiting until the last frost […]
Pausing on Spring Clean up for Beneficials
By Alex Tisthammer As warm weather sets in and the wind blows in the beginning of spring, it can feel like it’s time to start cleaning up the landscape and […]
Shrubs & Trees for the Cut Flower Garden
By Shannon Moreau The rise of the cut flower garden has been a joy to witness, with local farms expanding beds for pick-your-own flowers and home gardeners dedicating space in […]
The Tale of the Snake Plant
By Eri Matsumura The Snake Plant, scientifically known as Dracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata), is a popular houseplant admired for its hardiness, architectural form, and ease of care. Known by […]
All Things Gardening: Digital Resources for Surviving the Winter Blues
By Alex Tisthammer It has been two months since I’ve dug in the soul and I’m already jonesing to get out there again and get my hands dirty. The time […]
Real vs Artificial: The Great Christmas Tree Debate
By Eri Matsumura Each holiday season families are faced with a key decision: are they a real or artificial Christmas tree household? Oftentimes the deciding factor comes down to cost […]
Harvesting Holiday Decor from your Garden
Indigo Deany Whether you leave your garden alone or you cut and tidy what you can before winter sets in, there are almost certainly plants in your yard right now […]