By Irene Shonle, CSU Extension in Gilpin County Native plants are some of the easiest…
Great reference book for insects and diseases of woody plants
by Kristina Hughes Gardening in the mountains is full of challenges, so I am always…
Poinsettias and plants that may, or may not be, poisonous
Poinsettia, not poisonous by Kurt M. Jones While Poinsettia plants are not actually poisonous, I was recently asked…
Poinsettias and Plants That May, or May not be, Poisonous
Poinsettia, not poisonous While Poinsettia plants are not actually poisonous, I was recently asked about this. As a concerned…
Great Reference Book for Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants
Gardening in the mountains is full of challenges, so I am always looking for reliable…
Mountain Vegetable Gardening
Troughs used in Community Garden Every well-seasoned gardener knows that each new year is different from…
Simple Composting
A 3-bin composting system I love compost! There is nothing that I can think of that…
Snow, snow, snow – Moisture has finally arrived
Is it too late for some plants and trees? Here in Western Colorado we had one…
Why local snowpack is important
By Irene Shonle, Director CSU Extension in Gilpin County Overall, snowpack in Colorado is great…
Vegetable Garden Layout
by Ginger Baer For many years vegetable gardens were spacious, spread out and required a…
