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”In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” — Margaret Atwood

Traditionally, March is southern Colorado’s snowiest month; however, the region also has sunny, warm days with the transition to spring and the promise of summer. The garden is slowly coming

Water shortages affect more than 3 billion people worldwide. In the U.S., nearly half the country experienced a drought after the hottest summer on record in 2021, and the drought

Water shortages affect more than 3 billion people worldwide. In the U.S., nearly half the country experienced a drought after the hottest summer on record in 2021, and the drought

Each year we do a feature introducing folks to a slew of new offerings from plant breeders. Find the best new perennials, here.

Colorado is not well-known as a grape-growing region, but Front Range gardeners can still grow great grapes for making juice, jam, jelly and eating fresh off the vine. The key

Winter is a great time to research and plan for next year’s garden. And Plant Select is a fabulous resource for ideas. You’ve likely seen plants at the nursery with

Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado Durango, Colorado Currently Thu Low: 28° Possible light rain (with a chance of 1–2 in. of snow) in the morning and afternoon. 67% chance of precipitation 80% chance of precipitation Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 8:19 PM Updated: Frid...

Great Native Plants From the Western US—That Anyone Can Grow You don’t have to live in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains to enjoy these adaptable beauties People on the coasts tend to think of much of the interior Western United States as all canyons and cowboys. The West has plenty of both, but so much more: the tallest and oldest trees on earth, glaciers, America’s highest rainfall regions, and not one but four desert regions. Drawing from the rich palette of plants native to this regio...