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 […]
by Jesse Eastman Originally published September, 2014 This time of year I often hear the phrase “gardening season is almost over.” I hear it from friends, family, customers, and employees. Daylight is beginning its retreat as we slowly march into autumn, nights are cooler, and even the leaves are beginning to change colors before they […]
by Bridget Tisthammer I believe in the resilience of nature. When hail shreds my hostas, I look forward to seeing those first new leaves unfurling through the confetti of their mates. When wind blows down the flower stalks on my meadow rue, I’m amazed that the plant blooms anyway, bent to the ground, but beautiful […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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