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 […]
Indoor Herb Gardens
- Season: Winter
Category: FCN Blog
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 […]
Spotlight on Peaches
by Shannon Moreau The sweetest part of summer is finally here–it’s peach season! Midsummer brings loads of pop up tents to roadsides and growers to farmers markets with delicious peaches […]
Japanese Beetles
By Shannon Moreau It’s time to start thinking about Japanese Beetles and what options you have to prevent them or deal with them once they appear in your garden. While […]
Red, White, & Blue Annual Flowers
by Laurel Aiello The Fourth of July is full of excitement and color, with red, white, and blue flags, streamers, fireworks, and sweet treats adding to the festivities. Flower pots […]
Designing an Annual Garden
by Laurel Aiello Annuals paint our landscapes with vibrant colors and textures that are only available in the warm months, breathing new life into flower beds, rock gardens and outdoor […]
Summer Bulbs
By Alex Tisthammer It is such a joy when all the daffodils, crocus and tulips start to pop up in the spring, especially this year, after such a long and […]