Versatile Vines
We asked local gardening experts to share their favorite vines for different purposes. Here’s what they said.
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Finding Room for a Home Office
How to work from home when you think you don’t have the space for a home office.
Winter Lawn Care
Turf needs year-round care courtesy Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Your lawn does not actually die each winter; it goes dormant. Dormant grass needs care too, especially in periods when there is a lack of precipitation. Turf needs water in winter, though not as much as it does in the heat of the summer. Simply turning […]
Cheery & Light
When winter’s short daylight hours start to feel oppressive, it’s time to brighten your home to keep the doldrums at bay. Here are tips to spread cheer throughout your house when the deep freeze settles in.
Treats for Tweets: Birdseed Ornaments
Making birdseed ornaments creates family fun and food for feathered friends By Ruthanne Johnson Admit it. You like getting gifts. Yes, opening those holiday packages helps brighten the darkest days. Imagine, then, the excitement a little bird feels upon the discovery of a yummy new food source—especially in winter, when most natural foods aren’t […]
Pleasurable Paperwhites
If you’re yearning for quick blooms before spring kicks in, look no further than the paperwhite narcissus.
Affordable Home Upgrades That Add Value
These quick upgrades can freshen your home or get it ready to sell.
Welcoming Wreaths
Nothing rings in winter quite like wreaths, so try these tips to create gleeful garlands for your home.
Beautiful Bonsai
Growing bonsai can instill patience and an appreciation for nature By Sara Bruskin Horticulture is an art form, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the cultivation of bonsai—potted plants typically pruned and trained to attain artistic shapes. Miniature bonsai resemble tiny mature trees, but bonsai can also grow to great heights. Large […]
Get Your “Gezellig” On
Cozy up your home with some Dutch gezellig (coziness) this winter.
Feature Home: Golden Opportunity
When this couple had to scrape their newly bought home, they built another one with an eye toward their golden years.
Meet Artist Mike Brouse
Boulder artist Mike Brouse creates what he calls “bold modern art.” Others might call it “expressionistic or abstracted,” he says.
Good Gourd! Artwork From the Vine
More than decorative fall staples, gourds can be made into many things By Carol O’Meara Gourds have been an essential part of human life throughout history. Excavations in the Americas show gourds were in use 10,000 years ago as vessels and more. Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to gourds, either. Big, little, […]
Pleasant Performers: Featured Perennials
Try these pretty perennials if you’re looking for reliable performers Story by James E. Klett | Photos courtesy Colorado State University The following perennials are tough, reliable options for Colorado gardens, given their excellent performances at the perennial research demonstration garden and test gardens at Colorado State University. Each plant has been in the […]
Meet Artist Caroline Douglas
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Caroline Douglas used clay art to help her heal.
A Rock-Solid Garden
Nature and boulders inspired this garden’s rugged beauty.
Decorating with Nature In Mind
Autumn provides a free cornucopia of decorative accents By Jennifer Rhode When fall’s brisk air encourages us to shift activities indoors, why not bring the season’s bounty with us to make our homes as cozy, crisp and festive as autumn? Using natural elements as decorative accents facilitates organic, modern décor with minimal fuss. So, […]
Three Recipes That Got Locals Through Trying Times
Hungarian chicken soup and other soul-warming dishes to comfort and nourish.
Feature Home: Singin’ the Blues
A timeless but bold navy color brightens the island, while crisp white subway tiles lighten the walls. On the floor, 7-inch-wide planks of quarter-sawn white oak replaced the original plain-sawn white oak of half that width. “The new cut, which shows less grain, plus the wider planks, results in a clean, contemporary look,” says lead […]
Meet Artist Ala Park
Designer and artist Ala Park was born and raised in the Republic of Moldova. She now resides in the mountains of Boulder, where she creates fish bone art and encaustic wax paintings.
Better Bookshelves
Well-organized, thoughtfully arranged bookshelves add life, color, warmth and intimacy to a room. Here are tips for turning what is often a functional aspect of a room into something that enhances, informs and brightens the space.
