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Category: FCN Blog
Results Are in for 2020 Pumpkin Weigh-Off!
Our 12th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is now in the books! Pumpkin growers from Cheyenne down to Pueblo gathered here last Saturday to weigh their amazing produce. This year’s competition […]
Throgmorton: Mums
One of the last hurrahs of the garden is hardy mums. They bloom in a wide range of colors. They come in a variety of sizes. They bloom from the […]
What to do about Water Restrictions
Recently, City Manager Darin Atteberry signed a declaration and order for “mandatory action level IV water restrictions on lawn watering and other outdoor water uses in order to avoid a […]
Is Your Yard Ready for Winter?
Originally Published Nov. 2012 Want to know a gardening secret about the yards and gardens that really shine in the spring and summer? Those gardeners don’t stop gardening in the […]
Growing Humanity in the Garden
By Jesse Eastman When I return home from work I take a stroll through my garden on my way from the garage to the house where I find a calm […]
Garden Tours Create Real Change
By Jesse Eastman With all the chaos, anxiety, pain, and confusion that accompanies the pandemic, there have been a few notable silver linings. We’ve learned the importance of checking in […]
Race & Inclusivity at Fort Collins Nursery
Fort Collins Nursery has always held the health of its surrounding community as one of our cornerstone principles. The Unifying Principles section in our Employee Handbook states: “Health & Happiness: […]
Don’t Get Beat By Hail
By Jesse Eastman Hail is a fact of life. If you’re into gardening, it’s a devastating, frustrating, and anxiety-inducing fact of life, but a fact, nonetheless, and it’s not going […]
High-Risk Customer Hours
We are introducing dedicated shopping time for vulnerable shoppers, such as pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and people older than 60. Every Tuesday from 9:00 am – 11:00 […]