African violets: consistent flowers and interesting leaves
If you’re looking for a fairly easy houseplant that keeps on blooming, consider the charming African violet which can produce blooms year-round.
Home & Garden
Autumn’s Gifts: A few treats for the fall season
It’s always sad to see summer go, but slipping into fall with a little nourishing and pampering is relatively easy duty with these gifts for autumn.
Passing Time on the Porch- Even if you don’t have one!
Although nudged into temporary obscurity, front porches saw resurgence in the ’80s and ’90s. Today, the once-defunct home addition has made a comeback.
From the 2013 Flood’s Mud and Mess to Nice and Fresh
This couple lost their entire landscape to the 2013 flood, but they lovingly restored it keeping Mother Nature in mind.
Good Spread, Good News
Boulder’s Good Spread has taken a hands-on approach to help stem entirely preventable deaths from severe malnutrition around the world.
Native Edge Landscapes finds green business model pays green dividends
Native Edge Landscapes in Boulder has an environmentally conscious business model, and it’s paying off in green dividends.
Brock Publishing marks 40 years in business
This summer, Brock Media (publisher of Boulder County Home & Garden Magazine, Boulder Magazine, Visit Longmont and others) marked 40 years in business.
Consign for Your Cause
Next time you drop off consignment goods at Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Shop & Consignment Gallery, you can designate other nonprofits you’d like to help.
Architect and Adventurer Alex Parulis
When Alex Parulis worked in Massachusetts, he had to take a ferry to work. Now you’re more likely to see him biking to his new job at WORKSHOP8 Architecture
Taking Care of Business and the Community
The Boulder County Business Hall of Fame recognizes people who are helping the local business scene evolve with vision and integrity.
Fall 2017: Things We Love
Our staff and families love these things, and thought you might, too! - Pawdle Expandable Pet Carrier - Chef’n Garlic Zoom - Shark Rocket - Sencha Mints
Improving the Health and Vigor of Your Lawn
Fall fertilization helps your lawn recover from the stresses of summer and provides nutrients for it to grow deeper roots and a denser stand of grass, which means fewer weeds and a healthier lawn that’s more resistant to drought, insects and diseases. Fertilize in early September as the temperatures begin to cool and lawns start […]
Tree tips: Fall is a great time of year to plant trees
Trees offer us a host of environmentally friendly qualities. Here are ways to return the favor when we plant them. By Sara Bruskin Autumn is famous for its harvest-themed hooplas, but before that hard cider goes to your head, remember that harvest time for some is planting time for others. This time of year is […]
A Path Well Traveled
Choosing the right garden path is essential, but the choices are many. Here are some options.
Bloomin’ Perfect: 11 Must-Have Annuals
The senior curator at Denver Botanic Gardens shares his list of must-haves annuals.
Butter Me Up
Jessica Jacobson recently invited us to her home to feast on six incredible dishes made with her Fireworks Finishing Butter.
Summer 2017: Things We Love
Our staff loves these things, and thought you might, too! Garden booties, skin care, Union Reservoir, Zing Anything
Stunning Gardens, Amazing Homes and New Things
The best thing about doing this magazine is meeting all the creative folks who are busily beautifying our county with their stunning gardens and amazing homes,
Making Gifts for the Garden
The growing season is a great time to repurpose items for the garden. Here are 12 ideas.
Shape-shifting Structures
Architects thinking outside the box (or inside it, if you will) are creating shape-shifting designs that transform as if by magic. Here are examples from around the world.
Love to travel? Try Trading Places
If you love to travel but crave the comforts of home, a home exchange might be right up your alley.
