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Cut Flower Gardens
By Alex Tisthammer When I used to imagine a cut flower garden, I would think of English cottage gardens full of species that we couldn’t grow successfully here in Colorado. […]
Local Garden Spotlight: the Trial Gardens and Perennial Garden at CSU
By Shannon Moreau This month we are highlighting a Fort Collins institution, the The Annual and Perennial Trial Gardens and the Perennial Demonstration Garden at Colorado State University. Location:1401 Remington […]
Gardening for Kids
by Laurel Thompson Gardening is a great way to get the kids outside and learn lifelong skills. It takes patience, organization, and lots of attention to create a fruitful garden, […]
Upright Junipers
Upright junipers are easy to grow and are one of the toughest plants available for your landscape. They have a slender form, growing much taller than they do wide. This […]
Harvesting Garlic
By Shannon Moreau Garlic, you know it, you love it—unless you’re a vampire. It is a wonderful companion plant, dependable, and is a staple for gardeners wanting to grow storage […]
Bud & Bloom Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are extremely vigorous, long-lived shrubs that produce extravagant blooms throughout summer and into fall. They are one of the more popular ornamental garden plants in large part due to […]
Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses are one of the most popular roses, if not flowers, in the world. Their classic beauty and fragrance make them a perfect choice for bouquets, anniversaries, and […]
10 Perennials in Bloom May through August
Here’s an experience most avid gardeners can probably relate to: you’re enjoying a nice cup or tea or coffee on a summer morning, looking out into your beautiful yard and […]
Beyond Conifers (Some Other Evergreens!)
By Shannon Moreau she/her/hers Year round interest is a key element in landscapes and perennial gardens, but it’s easy to fall into a rut when exploring evergreen options beyond conifers. […]