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.
Local foragers delight in the hunt for wild mushrooms from spring to fall.
Nothing says summer like refreshing, homemade ice pops. Try these garden-inspired, kitchen-tested recipes for kids and adults.
Rejoicing in an environmentally pure world would be the perfect day for this founding member of Elephant Revival.
Cindi Yaklich got hooked on oil painting at age 12, when her mother gave her a paint set for her birthday.
These six fruits and veggies have varieties that offer more curious flavors.
Mikl Brawner of Harlequin’s Gardens in Boulder recommends using moon phases, planetary movements and star constellations as indicators of beneficial planting times.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
re’s a method to the madness in this Boulder garden of “organized chaos.”
With a location they loved and a house they didn’t, these Boulder homeowners decided to start over from scratch.
Stuck in a white rut? Here are tips to add bold hues to your home and find your perfect paint palette.
Russ Wright spent many years as a graphic designer, but currently he’s obsessed with wood pallets.
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.
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
Planting and harvesting dates in the Mountain States region for annual plants cultivated outdoors in the garden without protective devices.
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.
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?
These dozen tips from the Colorado State University Extension will get your garden in water-efficiency mode.
