By Alex Tisthammer Hibiscus moscheutos, also known as hardy hibiscus, doesn’t look like it should survive in dry, hot Colorado with its huge tropical blooms and large glossy leaves. Luckily […]
How to Grow Hardy Hibiscus
- Season: Summer
Author: Dan Booth
Designing with Ornamental Grasses
By Indigo Deany For a moment, let’s turn our gardener gazes towards cinema. Suppose that in the garden, your flowers are Frodo, your trees are Gandalf, and your veggies are […]
10 Perennials in Bloom for June
By Alex Tisthammer June is my favorite month of the year! We’ve made it through the craziness of May and now we can get to planting without having to worry […]
Designing Annual Arrangements
By Laurel Aiello Annual flowers can transform any porch, patio or storefront with bursts of color that dazzle all summer long. Some varieties trail and vine, making them great for […]
Direct Sow vs. Transplanting Veggies
By Laurel Aiello It’s almost time to plant vegetables in the garden, but if you love cool-season crops as much as we do, you’ve probably already started. When planning out […]
A Guide to Spring Veggie Planting
- Season: Spring
by Laurel Thompson Mother’s Day has come and gone and that typically means we’ve got the all-clear to plant tender vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and more. Now to decide whether […]
Underrated Vegetables to Grow (and Love)
- Season: Spring
by Laurel Aiello Everyone has their favorite vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes usually make the list. Others aren’t so fortunate, piling up on the edge of the plate […]
10 Perennials in Bloom for May
- Season: Spring
By Alex Tisthammer 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 […]
Pirate Radio Interview with Jesse Eastman: 3/26/2024
Jesse Eastman visited Pirate Radio on Tuesday, March 26th for a live, on-air interview with Radio Host and plant enthusiast Sue Sutton. They discussed multiple pant related topics including what […]
Non-Native, Low Water Perennials for Clay Soils
Alex Tisthammer With rising interest in helping the pollinators and conserving water, the demand for native plants in the horticulture industry is growing. While nurseries are working hard to meet […]