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Colorado isn't the desert, but it does need native and drought-tolerant plant selection
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Dutch elm disease reappears in Denverās urban elder trees
Dutch elm disease has been reported back in Denver after more than a decade of its absence.
Colorado gardening: What is bolting, why it happens, and what to doĀ
When plants go to seed, they shift their energy away from growing roots and the edible parts we like.
How to face the gardening challenges of late spring/early summer (rain, anyone?)
Ooofffff. What a start to the gardening season, after a long winter followed by a wet and cool spring. My great uncle Johnny, in his potato farmer wisdom, always said,...
Here’s what to know about mushrooms popping up all over the city
With heavy rains, mushrooms have been popping up in mulch, garden beds and lawns all around Colorado. But they don't stick around too long. It's like the obscure '90s Dada...
How to design and plant your Colorado garden for pollinators
The basics: Pollinators need food, water and shelter.
How to attract more Colorado pollinators to your garden
Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of 2 columns about how you can support pollinators in your garden.
Too much produce? How Denver gardeners can support food security
It is time to plan how and what to donate from your upcoming harvest to help reduce food insecurity in our local communities. Itās never been easier for gardeners to...
A guide to creating beautiful vegetable and flower container gardens
They're great for small spaces, apartment/condo living, patios, and those with limited mobility
How to care for your plants, lawns and trees when it’s bone-dry in Colorado
Here in the Rocky Mountain region, water conservation is the gold standard as our climate crisis increases.