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 […]
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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 […]
A Celebration of Historical Women in Horticulture
By Shannon Moreau March is a month of many celebrations. The vernal equinox ushers in spring, daylight savings time meaning longer days in the sun (both celebrated and cursed depending […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers
By Eri Matsumura This Valentine’s Day, ditch the cut flowers that will only last a week and give a potted plant that will last a lifetime, just like your love. […]
Gardening Trends to Ring in the New Year
by Shannon Moreau The first few months of the year are my absolute favorite for garden planning. I’ve had time to reflect on my triumphs, stew over my failures, and […]
Indoor Herb Gardens
- Season: Winter
by Laurel Aiello Summer is still almost six months away and if you’re itching to get back out in the garden, you aren’t alone. Many of us battle the winter […]
Fact or Fiction: Demystifying Common Tips in the Plant World
by Shannon Moreau Gardening is the perfect union of science based growing and anecdotal evidence. I have been stumped many times by plants that performed differently than they were supposed […]
Plant Mythology & Legends
by Alex Tisthammer Fall always feels like a magical time, the leaves are changing brilliant colors around us and gently falling to the earth, even the air seems to be […]
Spotlight on Giant Pumpkins
By Shannon Moreau Fall brings cooler nights, apple picking, and giant vegetables—specifically pumpkins! Giant pumpkins are a big part of October, even outside of the plant community – just look […]
Local Garden Spotlight: Downtown Fort Collins Containers and Planting Beds
by Shannon Moreau Location: Old Town Fort Collins, CO 80524 Cost: Free! The flower beds and containers in historic Old Town Fort Collins provide an abundance of inspiration in both […]