By Kathy Reid Originally published October 2014 I learned the phrase from my mother: “Garbage is gold.” The garbage she refers to isn’t just any old thing that ends up […]
Category: FCN Blog
My 5 Favorite Foods to Grow
By Jesse Eastman Humans have a long history of eating plants, and we’ve grown quite adept at cultivating certain plants that we find particularly desirable, whether because they’re easy to […]
Native Plants for Colorado Wildlife
By Matt Edrich It probably comes as no surprise that Fort Collins folks place a high value on the often exquisitely beautiful nature surrounding our city. Vast, open plains to […]
Win prizes from Gus!
Gnomes have a reputation for hoarding gold and jewels. Lucky for us, Gus is a little more generous than your average garden variety gnome. From May 20, 2017 through August […]
Landscape: The Ride
By Jesse Eastman, Owner of Fort Collins Nursery Last fall my wife and I had the pleasure of purchasing our first house together. It’s on a good sized lot, nearly […]
Healthy Soil is the Foundation of a Vibrant Landscape
By Jesse Eastman, Owner of Fort Collins Nursery While there are many steps to creating the perfect landscape or garden, none is more essential than caring for your soil. Many […]
Maximum Yield: How to make the most of a $100 garden budget
I’m going to share a secret with you, one that is well known in the green industry, but not often talked about publicly: You don’t save money by growing your […]
Reasons to Invest in Your Landscape
Find out how we can turn your home landscape into a beautiful investment!
First Crocus Contest
Get your crocus in focus and you could win Fort Collins Nursery gift cards! It’s already February, which means crocus, those colorful little harbingers of spring will soon be peeking up […]
Choosing a Houseplant: Tips for Success
By Jesse Eastman Whether for an office, a classroom, or your home, houseplants provide an essential connection to the natural world in what can otherwise be a fairly sterile environment. […]