Dan Booth

It’s (Probably) Not Dead Yet!

This is the time of year when plant life is bursting forth everywhere you look – crabapples are blooming, tulips are on full display, and it seems like everything is […]

5 gardening projects to get started this May

By Melissa Leavenworth April showers bring May flowers, along with plenty of other opportunities for gardens and landscapes. There are plenty of outdoor projects for beginners and veterans alike that […]

Our Business is Growing!

Fort Collins Nursery can trace its roots back to the early 1930s, originally named Kinghorn Nursery, and a fair sight smaller than it is today. Through the decades, the business […]

Perennials

We have been hard at work this spring bringing our perennials out of their winter slumber and getting them ready to go home with you! Nearly all of these plants […]

Annual Flowers

Annual flowers are loved by gardeners because they are inexpensive, versatile, and easy to care for. Mix annuals into your perennial beds to provide persistent color in your garden all […]

Veggie Starts

Now is a good time to plant your cool season crops like artichoke, beets, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, spinach, brussel sprouts, peas, and kale. Plant them in a nice shady spot […]

Planning for Pleasure in the Garden

By Jesse Eastman In the past I’ve written about the importance of developing a detailed plan prior to the start of the gardening season – measure your beds, track sunlight, […]

The photo shows a close-up of fresh garden vegetables arranged on a wooden surface. In the foreground, a large, earthy seed potato sits center-left, with its rough, brown skin and irregular shape. In front of it are a small round onion with golden papery skin and a plump white garlic bulb with its smooth, layered cloves visible. Behind the vegetables, green tops and roots extend toward a rustic wooden backdrop.

Potatoes, Onions & Garlic

If you love potatoes, onions, and garlic, you need to get an early start. A good rule of thumb is you can plant potatoes and onions directly in the garden […]

The image shows a close-up of a single, fully open dahlia bloom with layered petals forming a rounded, symmetrical flower head. The petals are primarily soft white with a hint of pale lavender-pink near the center, creating a gentle gradient of color. The central florets are tightly clustered and lighter in tone, with the surrounding petals arranged in neat, overlapping rows. Behind the bloom, green stems and foliage provide a lush, blurred background, emphasizing the vibrancy and delicate structure of the flower.

Spring-Planted Bulbs

Spring-planted bulbs produce dramatic garden color with minimal effort and are a great addition to your summer garden. Not to be confused with “Fall Bulbs” which are planted in fall […]

Cool Season Veggies for Spring

There are many cool season veggie crops that prefer cool daytime temperatures of 60 to 80 degrees, and down to 40 degrees at night. It’s not too late to grow […]