A professional tells how to avoid remodel nightmares By Larry Parrish Do you like surprises? Likely, that would depend on the nature of the surprise. Some are good, others not so good. For example, an unexpected bonus with your paycheck—good. A pink slip in your pay envelope—not so good. When it comes to remodeling […]
Don’t let winter doldrums get you down. These easy ideas will perk you up. By Carol Brock OK, we’re in the thick of winter. It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s dreary. But there are simple ways to blast those winter blues, and they all begin and end with your home. Here are ideas to make long winter […]
Is an energy-efficient greenhouse possible? Yes, and it’s made right here in Boulder County. By Mark Collins Want to save on gas and food and help the environment at the same time? Consider an energy-efficient greenhouse that’s made in Boulder. Ceres founder Marc Plinke inside the Shoffners’ greenhouse. It’s the middle of October, 10 days […]
How a handy couple restored their Queen Anne house to the pinnacle of perfection Text and photos by Gayl Gray When Larry Gossman saw an intricately carved antique mirror at the Hotel Boulderado one day, he couldn’t shake it from his mind. The lovely detailing in the thick wooden frame even included a peering gargoyle. […]
This gorgeous house, designed by MQ Architecture & Design, was built in a very tight space on a steep slope. The water feature alone is a remarkable feat of engineering, with 20-ton boulders that beautifully mimic the Flatirons. By Lisa Marshall Close your eyes as you step inside Bruce and Becky Gamble’s newly built dream […]
Here are 10 things your grandmother had that you should have, too. By Carol Brock Photo by Sandra Cunningham Walk into your grandma’s house and you’ll probably find items you won’t find in your own home. Stuff like pressure cookers, meat grinders, water-bath canners—big, unwieldy things you don’t know how to use or don’t want […]
Small spaces don’t have to cramp your style. Here are 10 strategies to create the illusion of floor-to-ceiling spaciousness. By Sharon Cutler There are ways to live large, no matter how small your space. It’s all about illusion and tricking the eye, so try these tips from local design professionals. Start at Ground Level When […]
Fourmile Fire victims find out the harsh truth about filing claims and being underinsured. If you haven’t looked at your policy in a while, there’s no time like the present. By Mark Collins Labor Day morning in 2010, Mike Sanders decided he would finally install the hideaway ironing board his wife, Jane, wanted him to […]
From pumpkins and cornucopias to elegant roses and orchids, these three centerpieces are perfect for your holiday tables. Arrangements by Sturtz & Copeland Photos by Allison M. Fleetwood Jr. Photography, AMFJPhotography.com By Carol O’Meara With the season for celebrating fast approaching, making a fanciful holiday table doesn’t stop at ironing the fine linens and polishing […]
Upcycling takes recycling a step further, and local businesses and artisans are jumping on the bandwagon. By Wendy Underhill Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Upcycle. Most of us are familiar with the first three words, but what the heck is upcycling? Courtesy Bottlehood Colorado “Upcycling” is the newest anti-landfill term that means creating something new from a […]
Get your garden in tuber-licious shape with these stunning tubers that are best planted in fall. By Mary Lynn Bruny Good gardeners always plan ahead, and now is the perfect time to plant the following spring- and summer-blooming tubers. These delightfully uncommon species, suggested by Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator at Denver […]
Here are simple ways to incorporate feng shui into your garden. By Julie Hauser Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy of form and placement that helps to improve the flow of chi (also qi)—the universal life force. In the Western world, we’ve mostly heard of feng shui in home design, but the Chinese use […]
Kick up the color in your garden with these fiery autumn plants. By Panayoti Kelaidis Colorado autumn is rightfully celebrated in our mountains—crisp air, golden aspens, azure skies and puffy cumulus clouds. It’s the stuff dreams are made of! Left: autumn crocus by Panayoti Kelaidis. Center: cushion spurge-spring by the Dow Garden Archives, Bugwood.org. Right: […]
These four local gardens enhance nature with sculptures created by the gardens’ owners. By Lisa Truesdale For professional artists, sharing gallery space with others is an ordinary occurrence. But six local sculptors are discovering how extraordinary it is to share space with the world’s most prolific and well-loved artist of all: Mother Nature. These sculptors’ […]
By David Wann Water costs are steadily rising, as is the price of food. A drip-irrigation system can help ease both of these things. With this type of irrigation, less water is needed and yields are usually higher, because water is applied directly to the root zone. Drip irrigation also reduces weed growth, as compared […]
Some Boulder restaurants take eating local to the next level by growing some or even most of the food they serve. Text and chef photos by Peter Bronski Are you a “locavore?” If so, how local do you eat? It doesn’t get any more local than growing your own food. But even if you dine […]
Photo by Magdalena Szachowska Colterra Beet Salad 2 large organic red beets 2 large organic chioggia beets 1 oz organic chives 1 oz organic basil 1 oz organic italian parsley 2 oz local Haystack Mountain Chevre 1 oz toasted walnuts 1/4 organic fennel bulb Organic extra virgin olive oil Apple cider vinegar Preheat oven to […]
It’s time to start tomatoes indoors, so here are our picks for the tastiest tomatoes to grow in the garden this year. By Carol O’Meara The National Garden Bureau declared 2011 the “Year of the Tomato,” and what a year it will be. The most popular vegetable in the U.S. has millions of devoted fans […]
Gardeners know Colorado’s weather wreaks havoc on plants, and it’s not getting any better with global warming. But the way you garden can make a difference in slowing carbon emissions. Here are sustainable gardening tips from a community gardener. Text and plant photos by David Wann Gardening in the Front Range is never a cakewalk. […]
Because almost everything is a rose in this fancier’s 50-year-old garden. Text and garden photos by Kimberly Ezzell Ruth Roberts has finally lost count of all the roses in her yard. After planting and tending them for 50 years at her west Boulder home, “I have more roses than anybody else would want to have,” […]
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