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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 […]
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The WOW factor in any yard By Mary Lynn Bruny To the delight of gardeners everywhere, each year growers introduce a host of enticing new plants for purchase. Either they’re versions of old favorites with an exciting new twist or they’re completely novel. While some have been around a few years, others are so new […]
In general you think of yourself as savvy gardener, you utilize homemade compost, companion planting and the square foot gardening approach. But have you ever considered the role of pH in your gardening endeavors? Consider that pH plays the single most influential role underground to the health and vigor of your garden. […]
Funny how the time passes. Last fall, we were all reeling from the flood. Then winter came and went, with many of us spending those months fixing our basements and repairing our homes. Now spring is here, my favorite season in Colorado. But after last year’s flood, I feel a little uneasy about […]
The water has retreated. The basements have dried. For many homeowners, the catastrophic flooding of September 2013 is becoming a distant memory. But chances are, your landscape hasn’t forgotten. By Lisa Marshall “When you get nearly a year’s worth of moisture in a week, there are bound to be lingering effects,” says Thad Johnson, owner […]
Berms do more than screen noises. They make a garden interesting. By Panayoti Kelaidis Almost a quarter-century ago, the great garden designer Harland Hand was wandering around our new garden in east Denver. We told him we intended to install some rock-garden beds in the backyard. He gazed at us intently and said, “They’d better […]
Raised beds let you grow a LOT in less space. by David Wann photos courtesy David Wann Raised beds are a common sight in local yards, as more and more people discover the joys, savings and benefits of growing their own vegetables. These local gardeners join millions worldwide who use raised beds, a technique practiced in […]
Whether you pronounce it CLEM-a-tis or cle-MAT-is, these pretty plants climb and shine. By Mary Lynn Bruny During a garden tour years ago, I found myself in the magical backyard of an elderly lady. “Oh, my!” I gushed to her, “Your clematis vines are wonderful!” She looked at me with disdain and said icily, “It’s […]
Think outside the pot when it comes to planting flower displays. Anything from hats and drawers to colanders and pails can become a container. Here are 10 “pots” to consider. By Mary Leigh Howell photos courtesy www.digdropdone.com This growing season, swap out pedestrian flowerpots for more fanciful fare. Flowers don’t care about their container, as […]
Agriculture program takes high schoolers out of the traditional classroom and into the greenhouse. By Heather Riffel Ridge Austin McDougal was in a rut. As a high school junior, he wasn’t sure where his future was headed. “I was struggling with the lack of connection between what I was learning in class and life after […]
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