Meet Artist Marisa Aragón Ware
Boulder artist Aragón Ware uses pen and ink, paper, and digital mediums to create art. Aragón Ware is also a tattoo artist and children’s book author.
Home & Garden
Local farmers know healthy soil is where it all starts–here are their tips to improve yours
A difference in flavor also indicates a disparity in health benefits, and studies show that the nutrient density in commercially produced fruits and vegetables is declining.
Feature Home: Twice Burned, Never Broken
Tragedy sparks lessons in loss, opportunity and the kindness of strangers--Andi O’Conor was living in Colorado in 2010 when the Fourmile Canyon Fire swept through. Once again, she was away from her home when it burned to the ground.
Marvelous Mushrooms
Local foragers delight in the hunt for wild mushrooms from spring to fall.
Pop Into Summer with these homemade ice pops
Nothing says summer like refreshing, homemade ice pops. Try these garden-inspired, kitchen-tested recipes for kids and adults.
Bridget Law: My Perfect Day
Rejoicing in an environmentally pure world would be the perfect day for this founding member of Elephant Revival.
Meet Artist Cindi Yaklich
Cindi Yaklich got hooked on oil painting at age 12, when her mother gave her a paint set for her birthday.
Unusual plants to shake up the garden—and your taste buds
These six fruits and veggies have varieties that offer more curious flavors.
Planting by the Moon and Stars
Mikl Brawner of Harlequin’s Gardens in Boulder recommends using moon phases, planetary movements and star constellations as indicators of beneficial planting times.
A zero-waste world is possible in a circular economy. Here’s how it would work.
The Circle Game By Tanya Ishikawa Buy a chai and a hummus wrap at any Planet Bluegrass festival in Lyons, and they’ll come in compostable or recyclable containers. You won’t even find receptacles for landfill-bound trash on the premises. Like many outdoor festivals around Colorado, Planet Bluegrass strives to produce zero waste, a microcosm of […]
Patio Perfection
Everyone has a different idea of the ideal patio, but certain elements can help any patio achieve perfection. By Carol Brock Patio season is upon us, and the joys of being outside in the warm air and sunshine are tantalizing. Being outdoors is good for the soul. That’s why every home should have a patio, […]
Vertical Vegetables
Story By Amy Andrychowicz Photos by Tracy Walsh There are many types of structures you can use for growing food vertically, with virtually unlimited room for creativity. Take some time to think about which structures will work best for the vegetables that you plan to grow, and which will fit into your garden space. Here’s […]
Feature Garden: Taking Cues from Nature
re’s a method to the madness in this Boulder garden of “organized chaos.”
Laying the Groundwork
With a location they loved and a house they didn’t, these Boulder homeowners decided to start over from scratch.
Paint Tones: tips to add bold hues to your home
Stuck in a white rut? Here are tips to add bold hues to your home and find your perfect paint palette.
Meet artist Russ Wright
Russ Wright spent many years as a graphic designer, but currently he’s obsessed with wood pallets.
Panayoti Kelaidis would visit an ancient site on his perfect day
Panayoti Kelaidis has what some might call a dream job at Denver Botanic Gardens. But his true dream is to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery.
Spring Gardener’s Guide
Our Guide to Gardening in Boulder County • 10 Garden Trends • Build a Bee Hotel • Water-Wise Gardening • Microgreens Pack a Mega Punch • Zones 5 & 6: Planting and Harvesting Guide
Zones 5 & 6: Planting and Harvesting Chart
Planting and harvesting dates in the Mountain States region for annual plants cultivated outdoors in the garden without protective devices.
10 Garden Trends
interacting with nature in friendlier ways is a big priority this year, according to the 2019 Garden Trends Report from Garden Media. Here are other trends from the report.
Microgreens pack a mega punch
Growing microgreens in your home is a hot DIY hobby these days. Who wouldn’t want a tasty, nutrient-rich food to add to meals simply by plucking it from a windowsill tray?
