By Laurel Aiello While gardening might seem like a cheap hobby, it can easily become an expensive one due tothe vast selection of plants, gardening tools, and landscaping supplies available online and atlocal nurseries. These things certainly keep gardening interesting, but they aren’t alwaysnecessary in order to grow beautiful flower beds or to have a […]
By Alex Tisthammer There is a common misconception that gardeners take the winter off. However, there is plenty you can do throughout the year to keep your yard happy, healthy and looking beautiful! Print this guide out and hang it on your fridge so you have it handy when you’re wondering, “What do I need […]
By Alex Tisthammer This is the time of year when we reflect on the past growing season. What worked, what failed, and what we’re excited to try for next year. By the end of October I am usually ready for some rest and to clean the dirt out from under my fingernails for the winter, […]
by Laurel Aiello With shorter days and chilly weather settling in, the holidays are a perfect excuse to bring life and color into the home. Decorating with pine boughs, wreaths, and mistletoe can make any space feel festive, but sadly they only last a few weeks before drying up and becoming brittle. Consider investing in […]
By Alex Tisthammer It is easy to find lists identifying plants to seek out for harsh environments, low-water gardens, poor soil, and more, but rarely is there discussion about what you shouldn’t plant. There’s some gray area when talking about this subject because there are some plants that don’t do well here and will die […]
By Alex Tisthammer Garden refuges serving as calming environments date back as far as 2000 BC in Mesopotamia. Persians in 500 BC created gardens that were arranged harmoniously, had calming water features, and were centered around satisfying all the senses. Not only is being in nature enjoyable, but it also can improve many aspects of […]
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. How wrong I was! At one point in time Denver was considered the “carnation capital” of the world, which is a timeless cut flower. President […]
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 St Fort Collins, CO 80524 Cost: Free! The purpose of these trials is to evaluate the performance of new varieties of annuals and perennials in […]
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, and summer break is the perfect time to teach your little one these lessons. Help them get their hands dirty with these kids’ gardening tips: […]
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 foods. With these tips you can find the right variety to suit your needs and most importantly how to actually make your harvest last later […]
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