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Denver Gardeners
1d ago
By Lori Williams, CSU Extension – Denver Master Gardener since 2016 Elegant orchids! Richly tropical, dynamic colors, exotic markings, blooms range from round open petals to curled, sculpted cups and diva ruffles! They are glamourous and dramatic or demure and ..read more
Denver Gardeners
1w ago
By Valerie Podmore, CSU Extension-Denver Master Gardener since 2020 So, apparently winter is over now, and we are in late spring, early summer…or are we? You know Colorado always surprises us, so let’s carry on with our February gardening tasks ..read more
Denver Gardeners
1M ago
By John Ashworth, CSU Extension – Denver Master Gardener since 2014 Rocky Mountain perennial seeds are readily available from seed companies, either in small packets or in bulk (for revegetating large areas or eroded hillsides). There are several Colorado-based companies ..read more
Denver Gardeners
1M ago
By Linda McDonnell, CSU Extension, Denver Master Gardener since 2013 Happy 2025! This month’s list of gardening tasks is short but includes important recommendations. You’ll thank yourself later in the year for taking care of them. So will your plants ..read more
Denver Gardeners
2M ago
By Linda McDonnell, CSU Extension – Denver Master Gardener since 2013 Scratching your head for something to give a gardener this holiday season? Here are some suggestions, ranging from thoughtful acts to more elaborate surprises. Tackle a project. Pledge to ..read more
Denver Gardeners
2M ago
By Valerie Podmore, CSU Extension-Denver Master Gardener since 2020 Well, so far December hasn’t felt too December-ey, with daytime temperatures hovering around thehigh 50’s, but anything can happen! Let’s take a look at what tasks we can perform to keep ..read more
Denver Gardeners
2M ago
By Nancy Downs, CSU Extension-Denver Master Gardener since 1993 Native plants aren’t just for the mountains or plains; they belong in urban gardens, too. That’s why In June, 2023, Denver Master Gardeners installed a Native Plants Demonstration Garden at the ..read more
Denver Gardeners
3M ago
By: Molly Gaines, CSU Extension-Denver Master Gardener since 2019 I interviewed Merrill Kingsbury, Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Colorado State University’s (CSU) Denver County Extension – the university’s community education arm. Merrill has held the position for 16 years. Last ..read more
Denver Gardeners
3M ago
By Terry Deem-Reilly, Colorado State University – Denver County Extension Master Gardener since 2003 The summer heat came to a screeching halt while drought continues to afflict the Front Range (and most of the rest of the state). November is ..read more
Denver Gardeners
4M ago
The mention of spring blooming bulbs typically evokes images of lovely tulips, daffodils, and crocuses. But equally lovely are the lesser-used bulbs, such as muscari, hyacinths, fritillaria, and species tulips. Some requirements for growing them are the same for all ..read more