Beneficial Bokashi
Fermenting your kitchen scraps before composting them can prevent waste, sequester carbon and give your garden a boost.
Home & Garden
Create a Summer Haven
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a fresh breeze and sipping a cool drink while lounging on your deck or patio. But the Colorado sun is intense, and shelter of some sort is often mandatory.
Pet Pads: Home Design for Pets
It’s no secret that Boulder County pet guardians consider their dogs and cats family—and they’re doing everything they can to create perfect pet-pampering properties. By Sara Bruskin Boulder County residents are going way beyond doggie doors and cat flaps in their quests to make their homes as fun and pet-friendly as they can be. […]
Feature Garden: Retention Song
Artful landscaping makes a rebuilt property in Boulder’s Newlands neighborhood look like it’s always been there.
True Colors
Three BoCo creatives discuss how working with natural pigments gives their work brilliance and sustainability they could never get from synthetics.
Hügelkultur: Mounds of Potential
Not only is “Hügelkultur” fantastically fun to say, it’s the name of a permaculture technique that’s gaining popularity among eco-conscious gardeners.
Growing for Community Good
We are fortunate in Boulder County to have dozens of nonprofits working to help increase our access to fresh, healthy, affordable food.
Bountiful Bridal Bouquets
Local experts weigh in on the top trends in wedding flowers, with tips on which varieties can withstand the test of time.
Create crisp, clean borders in your garden with these edging options
Determining what type of edging to put in your landscaping can be more than a matter of optimal function.
Serene Soaks
Creating a private spa space you’ll never want to leave By Heather Shoning It’s been long week—oh, who are we trying to kid; it’s been a long two years! There’s work, laundry piling up, grocery shopping, kids, pets, dinner to make. The list goes on. Now imagine having a special spot to relax at […]
Winter Warmth and Comfort: Bread Baking
Bread-baking at home has enjoyed a renaissance of late, sparked by quarantine and continuing long after. Those who finally gave it a go realized that it’s not a chore but an enjoyable activity that yields tasty results.
Meet Artist Blaise Simonelli
In the beginning, Blaise Simonelli painted landscapes and animals from photographs until she stumbled upon something new. “I experimented with abstract, where my true passion resides.”
Surprising Winter Floral Arrangements
Branch out with these alternative winter floral arrangements to bring the beauty of flowers into your home all season long.
Mixing and Matching
Allow the architectural style of your home to inspire—not constrain—your creativity for mixing and matching your favorite furnishings and decor.
Winter Landscape Stars
Add these winter landscape stars to your planting list for a beautiful display next year.
Your Guide to Planning a Home Remodel
Home remodels are big undertakings that can be daunting, especially if you’ve never planned one before. We talked to local experts for advice to get you started.
Get a Jumpstart on Your Garden
Turn your attention toward a fruitful spring by getting your garden on indoors for an early start.
Saving Space in Cramped Kitchens
How to get a small kitchen to work for you By Carol Brock Making meals requires a lot of “stuff,” which is particularly challenging when all that stuff must stuff into a small kitchen. In cramped kitchens, clever storage is crucial. A good game plan is to “purge a lot, then splurge a little,” […]
Boulder County Holiday Markets
It’s always best to shop local, and this year’s supply-chain delays make it more prudent than ever to do your shopping in person. Here’s a list of holiday markets happening in Boulder County this December: Winter Market Series Wibby Brewing, Longmont Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 This weekly winter market features a rotating […]
Cozy Up Your Home
By Kate Jonuska When the weather outside turns crisp and cool, we crave all things soft and warm as we prepare to snuggle deeper into our homes. We’ve rounded up some local professionals’ best ideas for how to make everything from your nose to your toes stay fabulously cozy this season. 1. Pretty […]
Looking Ahead: Landscaping Trends for 2022
Whether you’re thinking about planting, paving or practicality, now’s the time to start planning for a new landscape design.
