By Shannon Moreau, she/her/hers At Fort Collins Nursery, one of our core values is connecting with our community and supporting many of the wonderful organizations that make Northern Colorado such a great place to live. Specifically, we like partnering with groups that empower individuals, provide youth education, or promote planting and horticulture. In honor of […]
by Laurel Thompson | Fort Collins Nursery Houseplants have become more popular over the last few years, and it’s no surprise why: they add life and color to the home while improving the health and happiness of those inside. However, it’s not always easy to keep houseplants looking as great as they did in the […]
Our 13th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is now in the books! Pumpkin growers from all over Colorado and Southern Wyoming put on one heck of a show for us. This year’s competition featured 20 pumpkin entries (the most at any Fort Collins Nursery Weigh-Off) from some of the top growers in the region as well […]
By Alex Tisthammer Brrr! As the mornings get chillier and the leaves start to turn colors we all know what is in store for us soon. Some morning in the next few weeks we will wake to frosty grass blades and frozen tomatoes. There are a few things we can do to make this transition […]
By Jesse Eastman Colorado summers mean hot days, camping trips, and unfortunately, garden invaders. All sorts of pest problems amplify in summer, from insects to fungus to bacterial problems that infest and damage our beloved plants. Fortunately, there is a wide range of options to manage pests and keep our yards and gardens thriving. At […]
By Gwen Wion, Fort Collins Nursery Employee June is National Pollinator Month, making this the perfect time to appreciate the pollinators in our backyards. Without them, our vegetable gardens would not produce vegetables. The flowers on our fruit trees would wither and fall without ripening into delicious apples and peaches. Since plants can’t move, many rely […]
For all the very real stress, misery, and chaos the pandemic introduced into everyday life, there were a few unexpected silver linings. As lockdowns fell into place, people raced to add life to their homes. Houseplants filled living spaces, vegetable gardens sprang to life, and long-disregarded landscapes got much-needed overhauls. Almost overnight, seemingly everyone became […]
By Jesse Eastman This article was originally published in North Forty News on March 25th, 2021. Spring is a busy time for gardening, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By approaching the season with a bit of forethought and planning, you can manage the chaos and avoid costly mistakes. Here are my top five tips […]
We have a selection of discounted pottery available at 70% Off to all our shoppers while supplies last! More great deals on pottery are available to our Garden Club Members. Click here for a complete list of specials and more information on joining our Garden Club program.
By Shannon Moreau As Black History month draws to close, I encourage you to take some time to explore and celebrate impactful black figures in the world of horticulture and agriculture. While there are many black farmers, inventors, researchers, and scientists who have influenced horticulture and agriculture, few are well-known although we enjoy the fruits […]
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