some local gardeners are starting to experiment with crevice gardens—a new type of easy-to-maintain garden centerpiece.
Hostas come in endless varieties, colors and sizes By Mary Lynn Bruny Come blistering summer months, nothing is as inviting as a calm, cool shade garden—especially one with a nice bench. One favorite shade perennial is the glorious hosta. Also called plantain lilies, hostas are herbaceous perennials that typically have shiny, heart-shaped veined leaves. Though […]
Living small changes lives in a big way. Some residents are finding their lives are fuller with less.
Keep On Keeping On This senior learned a whole new way of doing things so he could keep gardening at his new home. By Lisa Truesdale As resident programs director at Brook-dale North Boulder, Susan Sullivan says the goal of her job is to make sure every resident is involved in—and passionate about—something. “Even if a program […]
SHADY. SUNNY. SERENE This mature garden is an oasis of greenery and blooms that three generations enjoy. By Carol Brock Kristin and George Karakehian are avid gardeners. One look at their lush, colorful landscape is evidence of this couple’s passion for plants. But getting their garden to that point was challenging, as graceful, mature trees […]
Energy-efficient modern design turned this couple’s nearly empty nest into a dream retirement home. By Lisa Marshall With her two teenage sons growing older, her job as a middle-school math teacher in Texas winding down and her husband Bennett free to work from anywhere, Caron Robinson visualized her future life as an empty nester with […]
Wild for Wild Ones: The Rockies are full of wild native plants and many are suitable for local gardens. By Panayoti Kelaidis I know a handful of “purists”—native-plant enthusiasts who insist the only plants you should grow in a garden are ones that nature might have planted there originally (i.e., native plants). Although I don’t […]
By Beki Pineda THE MOUNTAINTOP. Written by Katori Hall; directed by Gavin Mayer. Produced by the Arvada Center (6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada) through April 17. Tickets available at 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org. Katori Hall, the playwright of this startling script, has a vivid imagination. She pondered the interim between Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I’ve been to
By Beki Pineda THE GHOSTS OF US. Written by Rebecca Gorman O’Neill; directed by Melissa McCarl. Produced by the Athena Project (performing in the Byron Theatre at the Newman Center, 2344 East Iliff Ave., Denver) through April 10. Tickets available at 303-219-0882 or www.athenaprojectfestival.org. A word about the Athena Project first. This is a once-a-year
Regenerative-farming techniques could reverse climate change through enhancing the soil.
By Beki Pineda YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman; directed by Jamie Billings. Produced by Miners Alley Playhouse (1224 Washington St., Golden) through May 1. Tickets available at 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com. The conversation around a lot of family dinner tables centers on the day’s accomplishments, college plans,
The Shortlist: 3/11-3/13 Forget all of the recent dark, windy, and snowy March weather; we’re happy to say that this weekend will take a serious turn for the better. Watch the dirty piles of snow melt away this weekend, as it’s looking like it’ll be 75 and sunny all weekend long! It’s time! The official
By Beki Pineda TIGERS BE STILL. Written by Kim Rosenstock; directed by John Ashton. Produced by the Avenue Theatre (417 E. 17th Ave., Denver) through April 2. Tickets available at 303-321-5925 or www.avenuetheater.com. A tale of how families pull together. A pair of sisters facing disillusionment and heartbreak find ways to get through this rough
By Beki Pineda BLACK ELK SPEAKS. Based on the book by John Neihardt, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel; directed by donnie l. betts. Produced by the Aurora Fox Theatre (9900 East Colfax, Aurora) through April 10. Tickets available at 303-739-1970 or www.aurorafox.org. BLACK ELK SPEAKS is a history lesson told and illustrated by
Ecoscape Environmental Design… Caring for Your Land… and Well-Being! By Karina Zedalis From the miles of trails to the plethora of workout options and farm-to-table eateries, the opportunities to keep oneself healthy in Boulder, are certainly plentiful. At Ecoscape, we believe that your landscape can also support your sense of well being. Ever think about the […]
Agricultural Heritage Center Opens for the Season on April 1 Open April 1 through October 31 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with tours starting at 11 a.m. 8348 Ute Highway 66 west of Longmont Come to the farm, enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder
Through April 2, this citywide event highlights Boulder’s distinguished arts and cultural programming and includes art walks, First Friday, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theatre, artist demonstrations, lectures, readings, workshops, and symposia. See the calendar of events here. For a list of participants, click here.
Who doesn’t like chocolate?! Head down to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science this weekend (or any other day through May 8) to see Chocolate: The Exhibition. Learn about how chocolate grows, the history of chocolate and humanity, and it’s place in today’s world. The exhibit features a tropical rainforest, where cacao beans grow;
While it’s officially spring, your plants won’t look like they’ve “sprung” for a while. So get a head start on growing by planting indoor wheatgrass. In a little over a week you’ll have some impressive shoots that will impart fresh air and a verdant hue to your home. Wheatgrass pots are a welcome addition to […]
March 20 marks the first day of spring in 2016. Time for plants, spring cleaning, warmer weather, baseball, and, of course, lots of snow (at least here in Colorado)! What does spring mean to you? What’s your favorite spring activity? Photo Credit: Shutterstock/Image ID: 170654024 Copyright: Ed Samuel
