An urban orchard is taking root right in the heart of Boulder. By Lisa Truesdale Savannah Snody of Growing Gardens proudly displays some of the very first strawberries harvested this past summer from the new urban orchard being planted at Boulder’s Growing Gardens. When settlers first moved to Boulder Valley, many of them farmed for […]
When guests visit, treasure should be the first thing they see—just like Ali Baba when he opened the cave where the 40 thieves had stashed their loot. Here are tips to make any entryway sparkle. By Ruthanne Johnson When people decorate their home, they typically think on a grand scale—living room, kitchen, bedrooms, family room, […]
A Boulder inventor’s revolutionary off-the-grid thermal system is perfect for heating greenhouses, homes, garages and studios year-round.
Jean Morgan’s Louisville garden is a combination of all three, as well as a testament to local history and a nod to butterflies, bees, birds and moths. By Lisa Marshall In an age when the average U.S. single-family home is 2,600 square feet and the typical yard is a blanket of thirsty grass, Jean Morgan’s […]
With the noticeably cooler days and nights, the harvest and garden continues while the root crops come into their peak.
Peppers are my garden darlings. A basket of perfect peppers: ‘California Wonder’ sweet bells, ‘Mariachi’ yellow jalapeno, hot peppers; ‘Biggie Chili’, mild New Mexico; ‘Maules’ red hot pepper They are always expensive to buy either on- or off-season and even fresh-picked offerings at the farmer’s market never quite match up to my expectations. The goal […]
We planted the ‘Reliance’ peach tree in February 2006, chosen for late season blooms that might outlive our traditional early spring frosts. We first harvested in 2010 and had so many (25 pounds) that I canned over 20 pints of the sweet juicy beauties. Local farmers raised an eyebrow at our boasting, commenting that we […]
If you’re building or remodeling a house to be more energy efficient, consider these things during the planning stages.
There’s more than one way to get soaked if you’re a plant. Here’s a comparison of four irrigation systems to help you find ones that suit your garden. By Mary Lynn Bruny Are you sick of the endless time-consuming chore of hand-watering your garden beds? Adding an automated irrigation system certainly makes gardening more enjoyable. […]
Stephen Schmitz and Naomi Rusk built this tree house in their backyard for their children and friends’ kids to enjoy. The tree house also has a zip-line, a playground, a playhouse and baby swings to make it “multigenerational,” Schmitz says. Photos by www.weinrauchphotography.com Nothing stimulates children’s imaginations like their own private play space. “Play is […]
Dreaming of your outdoor room? How to dress your patio.
Decorating a home with reclaimed materials doesn’t always translate to shabby chic. Interior designer Joanne Palmisano shows how elegant and eco-friendly go hand in hand. By Joanne Palmisano photos by susan teare Salvage material goes by many different names. I consider salvage anything that is secondhand: recycled, reclaimed, repurposed, vintage, antique, and even “junk.” If […]
When a couple remodeled their Mapleton Hill home, they uncovered hundreds of items from past inhabitants. Photos by www.WeinrauchPhotography.com By Lisa Marshall Alex Besser was sorting through the clutter left behind by the previous owner of her new Mapleton Hill home when she spotted a dusty leather suitcase languishing in the shadows of the cramped […]
Modern upholstery fabrics are both durable and desirable. By Kate Jonuska It used to be an either/or proposition. You could live near your furniture, admiring its high-fashion upholstery fabric from afar. Or you could actually live with your furniture, accepting the inevitable aging, fading and wear that result from everyday sitting—as well as the inevitable […]
These culinary tools make cooking and cleanup a whole lot easier. By Carol Brock The use of tools was once thought to be a mark of human superiority—until scientists discovered that primates, birds and other creatures make and use tools just as effectively as people. But when it comes to the kitchen, tools are a […]
It’s not every day you hear you’re doing a good job. So it’s nice when someone tells you so. I was at the Boulder Home & Garden Fair at Twenty Ninth Street on May 10, and I hope many of you were there too. A woman approached and asked if I was Carol Brock. “Yes!” I […]
Although a rhino might have trouble squeezing into it, an individual or a couple would fit quite nicely. “It” is a new type of sustainable housing dreamed up by Louisville-based Rhino Cubed. The company’s environmentally friendly “houses” are made from spent shipping containers. Created by architect/artist Sam Austin and arts patron/environmentalist Jan Burton, the houses combine […]
From the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides The Task Force on Systemic Pesticides provides comprehensive, independent analysis to inform more rapid & improved decisions on the use of systemic pesticides & their impact on biodiversity & ecosystems. This video highlights the recent Worldwide Integrated Assessment report on the use of neonicotinoids and its effect on […]
If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is—but not in the case of hybrid cars.
Bad insects are wreaking havoc on gardens and yards, and decimating ash trees in Boulder County. Here are ways to keep these invaders in check. By Carol O’Meara Boulder County has long been a mecca for lovers of nature, beauty and the outdoor lifestyle. But lately it’s become the destination location for newcomers of a […]
