As we begin to spend more time indoors, it’s tempting to light a scented candle or use air freshener to rid your home of stale air. But most conventional products—and even a few products labeled “natural”—contain undesirable ingredients, including synthetic fragrances and additives that can even be more harmful to our health when heated. So […]
If you smell a not-so-pleasant aroma emanating from your basement, getting rid of it can be challenging. Most commercial products or even home solutions are formulated to cover up offending odors rather than eliminate them. What’s a better solution? Charcoal. Similar to fresh coffee grounds, charcoal helps absorb, rather than mask, stinky smells. But charcoal […]
Last post I tackled pantry moths. This week I’ll address clothing moths. As temperatures start to dip, it’s the perfect time to take preventive measures to avoid these unwanted pests. First, treat all clothes as potential targets and wash after every use, since body odor, perspiration and food traces attract these insects “like moths to […]
Fresh Herb & Sea Salt Roasted Beets This recipe is from Boulder’s Mediterranean Restaurant, which recommends using fresh farm beets from Isabelle or Red Wagon farms. INGREDIENTS 5 pounds farm-fresh beets (medium size) ½ cup olive oil 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 10 sprigs fresh thyme 3 fresh bay leaves 2 whole cinnamon sticks ½ teaspoon […]
Herb Chicken with Cucumber and Herb Salad This recipe comes from chef William Kelley of Zucca Italian Ristorante in Louisville. “This is a popular recipe we serve here from time to time,” he says. “It’s a simple grilled chicken dish with fresh herbs and a fresh herb salad.” INGREDIENTS 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only 1 […]
This unique home took a huge leap from gloomily historic to pleasantly zany. By Lisa Marshall photos by Alive Studios www.alivestudios.com Some homeowners remodel with resale in mind. Others do it to accommodate growing families or elderly parents. Artist Coco Gordon had a different objective. “I need to live in a house that delights me—that provides an […]
Fall is the perfect season to camp. Cool nights, warm days, fall foliage. Here are ways to elevate an ordinary campsite to “glamping” status. By Eli Wallace There’s nothing quite as cozy as cuddling up at home during a bout of cooler temps. But with fall encroaching, there’s plenty of mountain activities calling us outside. The […]
Tucking in a garden for winter is mostly about cleaning up and covering up. Hopefully, your trees and shrubs grew stronger this growing season.
Now that the weather is cooler, let’s talk moths. From the pantry to the closet, these little pests can chomp their way through food and clothes. Pantry and closet moths are different species, so they require different prevention and elimination measures. This week I’ll share a three-pronged approach to ridding pantry moths. First, clean out […]
Many celebrations cast a huge environmental footprint through disposable décor and tableware.
A look at the local facility that holds our agricultural future in its vaults. By Eli Wallace When fire blight decimated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Apple Collection—an orchard in upstate New York that preserves the world’s apple strains—federal officials turned to Fort Collins, Colo. A squat building on the Colorado State University campus harbors […]
Imagine greatly reducing, or even eliminating, your electricity bill. Now imagine never having to take your car to a gas station again. With advances in rooftop solar and electric vehicles you can stop daydreaming and turn these ideas into reality. Advancements in renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, are changing the way people power […]
This garden draws inspiration from two locales. By Lisa Truesdale photos by kate zari roberts Through gardening, Tina Davis has figured out a way to be in her two favorite places at once. Although she moved to Colorado from her native Massachusetts in the early 1980s, Davis has carefully designed her sprawling Longmont garden to […]
There are many options when it comes to buying sheets. Here are some terms to help you sort out the best sheet for you. By Carol Brock When buying sheets, we often just pick ones that fit our mattress. But there’s more to buying sheets than choosing between a twin, full, queen or king. Here […]
Erratic weather took a toll on local trees last winter and spring. Here are replacement ideas for those that were felled by a lethal combination of frost and heat. By Panayoti Kelaidis There is no question in my mind that Colorado in general, and Boulder County in particular, present climatic challenges like few places on […]
Mattress Matters By Eli Wallace It only takes a few sleepless nights on a lumpy mattress before you’re begging for new bedding. Living with a bad mattress can lead to decreased productivity, grumpiness and even back problems. But the sheer number of options in a typical mattress store can make you want to lie down […]
Plant these flowers and grasses for fabulous fall colors in the garden. By Lisa Marshall Just say the words “fall flowers” and you’ll likely conjure up images of whiskey barrels overflowing with crimson chrysanthemums, pale purple asters, yellow pansies and pink snapdragons. But for those wanting to venture outside these dependable autumn plants, a wealth […]
Despite its heritage, the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a diverse treasure of wildlife and plants. By Tanya Ishikawa Claude Vallieres says he didn’t see any two-headed skunks or deformed deer on a recent guided tour of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. But what he did see astounded him. “I was awed,” Vallieres says. […]
Whether you have a list of art or office supplies you’re hoping to find, or you have some in your basement that you’d like to get rid of, check out Art Parts Creative Reuse Center, 2870 Bluff St. in Boulder. Art Parts is a nonprofit organization that accepts donated office, art and school supplies in […]
Dear Reader: One of the many things I like about creating this magazine is all the stuff I get to learn. From new plants and decorating ideas to environmental issues and recipes to try, I learn something new with each issue. I hope you do, too. One thing I recently discovered was you need to […]
