Winter dreams of springtime bounty

By Jesse Eastman According to Greek mythology, Persephone, bride of Hades, returns to the underworld every year for a three month reign as Queen of the Underworld. When she goes, her mother, Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, despairs at her daughter’s absence, plunging us into a cold barren winter when no food can grow. Perhaps […]

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Plant Something Day is June 7

Put down some roots and grow something special. It’s time to get into the garden and get busy Colorado. PlantSomething Day is June 7th! So plant something colorful or cool, large or small. Plant Something Colorado has the tips, to-dos and deals to help you do it all! Special coupons are redeemable at Fort Collins Nursery May […]

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Gardening outside the box

Gardening outside the box

By Heather Chappell When all of our new seeds came in this season, it was kind of like Christmas all over again! It is so hard not to get drawn in by the beautifully illustrated seed packages and the promise that spring is surely on its way. The possibilities for bounty are endless and oh […]

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Fairy Gardening Classes 2014

Our Fairy Gardening classes are hands-on 90 minute classes, ideal for parents/children, grandparents/grandchildren and anyone young at heart. Class fee includes: Instruction, container, soil, gravel, plants, accessories, and after care instruction. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (One child per registered adult.) 6 spots per class are available. Classes are $35 per spot. Click on […]

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Post-flood yard and garden cleanup

by Bridget Tisthammer We are thankful for all your kind words of concern and encouragement during our recent flooding event. The waters have receded and we’re busy cleaning up. As you can see, we’re almost back to normal. The flood was devastating, but there’s nothing on the property that we can’t fix! In the meantime, […]

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Gardening with bugs

by Bridget Tisthammer Would you like to attract more beneficial insects to your gardens? Butterflies and bees are wonderful additions to your outdoor home, and so are wasps and beetles. Not every insect that visits your garden is a pest. Many, such as tiny parasitic wasps and lady beetles (otherwise known as ladybugs) eat thousands of […]

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Secrets to successful gardening…

by Gerry Hofmann Even though it seems like it has been quite toasty for weeks now, summer officially began only a few days ago. That means we have a lot of gardening time still in front of us – time to rearrange plants that could do better elsewhere (“What was I thinking when I stuck […]

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