I recently read an article titled “Your garden as a meditation refuge” that discussed some basic elements which, when included in a garden, can take it from being a pleasant plant-filled […]
Author: jesse
Help FCN Go Paperless!
If you’re reading this in our e-newsletter, on Facebook or our website, chances are you embrace the ease of communicating through electronic media. Go a step further and help Fort […]
Eastman: New Year, Ownership, and Horizons
It’s a new year, and what would a new year be without some big changes? As some of you may already know, I have been a manager at Fort Collins […]
Tis the season … for fungus gnats
- Season: Winter
Have you noticed an annoying visitor that you haven’t been able to get rid of? We’re not talking about a relative that’s overstayed their holiday welcome … we’re talking fungus […]
Christmas Tree Care
- Season: Winter
Deck your halls with a fresh cut, Colorado native Llodgepole Pine or Subalpine Fir from Fort Collins Nursery! You can keep your tree fresh with a little care. When you […]
Short days, grow lights
- Season: Winter
If you noticed a slight sluggishness in your routine when the days begin to get noticeably shorter, imagine what your sun-loving tropical houseplants are feeling! Houseplants will lose their leaves […]
Winter herb gardening
- Season: Winter
Indoor herb gardens are a great way to extend the growing season and spice up culinary dishes. Choosing individual pots for herbs help control the moisture needs of particular plants. […]
Eastman: The Best Gardeners Kill the Most Plants
I have a confession to make. My name is Jesse and I kill plants. Lots of them. It’s kind of a guilty secret that I don’t really like talking about, […]
Eastman: Is it Cold Yet?
This has been one of the longest, warmest autumns I can remember. In fact, I can’t remember a single Halloween where it wasn’t either snowing or at least bitter cold. […]
Do voles dig your landscape?
If you’ve found damaged plants, mounded soil, and small burrow holes, you may have an unwelcome rodent helping themselves to your garden. Voles, which resemble large mice, are common in […]