Home & Garden

Haley’s Homespuns: Little-Known Hacks to Save Water

A few tips and tricks to save water It’s hot! Water-wasting ways are tempting in summer, but conservation should always be key. We know you water your lawn in the early morning or late evening to minimize waste (you do, right?), so here are more water-wise tips and tricks: Give produce a bath Fill a […]

Haley’s Homespuns: Chia Pudding with a Healthy Punch

Chia pudding cups make a great midday snack Chia seeds are packed with antioxidants, protein, calcium and fiber, so chia pudding is a great way to get healthy nutrients and a tasty summer treat as well! Chia pudding cups are great for midday snacking and so simple to prepare. You can also add fresh fruit […]

Haley’s Homespuns: Do it yourself beach-hair look

Remember last summer when your hair had those gorgeous, beach-y waves? Even Coloradans can get the beach-hair look with this homespun hack.

Life’s a Bear

It’s another thing when an adolescent bear climbs up your tree for an afternoon snooze.

Realities for Children Boulder County

Foster kids age out of the state foster-care system when they turn 18, and many have nowhere to go and no one who cares about them.

Wine Women

Vail writer Suzanne Hoffman reveals the stories of 22 winemaker families helmed by women in her independently published book: Labor of Love.

Container Gardening: Salad on Deck

Make a theme container of yummy edibles for your summer patio with these suggestions from Nancy Ondra.

History of Visual Arts in Boulder

The ambitious HOVAB revisits and celebrates the city of Boulder’s lively visual arts past.

Habitat for Humanity House Built by Beer and Volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley has teamed up with local craft breweries.

Doggone Good

Boulder County rallies around the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV).

Popsockets, Nespresso Aeroccino, OXO Good Grips, Soil Knife

Things We Love-- Knives to Good Grips, our staff loves these things, and we thought you might, too!

Quiet-Spot, Headbands, Dog Shampoo, Thin Reader Glasses

Isn’t it great when you find something you love? Our staff found a few gems they’d love to share with you. Enjoy!

Summer 2016: From the Editor

Thanks to the many, many locals who attended the Boulder Home & Garden Fair at Twenty Ninth Street on June 4. This magazine is committed to our community. We sponsor the fair to hook up home and garden professionals with local residents. We feature your neighbors’ gardens and homes in these pages, and try to […]

It’s Training Cats and Dogs

It’s easy to train an animal to be its people-pleasing best, and as a pet owner, it’s your responsibility.

Beautiful Bulbs: Buy Now to Plant in Fall

Bulbs are primarily plants of semiarid and Mediterranean habitats, which means they’re perfect for Colorado gardens.

Sensory- Friendly Spaces for children with autism spectrum disorder

When you have a child with autism, there’s more to creating a comfortable, safe home than painting the walls in the right shade of lemon chiffon...

Assessing an Architect

Working with an architect is foreign territory for most people. So how do you proceed?

Feature Garden: Fab in Four Seasons

It’s hard to believe this lush garden was once an eyesore. Now it’s a sight for sore eyes in every season.

Dig It–Not! The No-Dig Gardening Method

Want a garden without the backbreaking task of digging? Try this method.

Make Your Garden a Twilight Retreat

After dark, your garden could be a magical place.

Summer Surprises: Late-blooming flowers

A wealth of late-summer flowers is available for our gardens—and not just plants in the mint and daisy families