Erratic weather took a toll on local trees last winter and spring. Here are replacement ideas for those that were felled by a lethal combination of frost and heat. By Panayoti Kelaidis There is no question in my mind that Colorado in general, and Boulder County in particular, present climatic challenges like few places on […]
Mattress Matters By Eli Wallace It only takes a few sleepless nights on a lumpy mattress before you’re begging for new bedding. Living with a bad mattress can lead to decreased productivity, grumpiness and even back problems. But the sheer number of options in a typical mattress store can make you want to lie down […]
Plant these flowers and grasses for fabulous fall colors in the garden. By Lisa Marshall Just say the words “fall flowers” and you’ll likely conjure up images of whiskey barrels overflowing with crimson chrysanthemums, pale purple asters, yellow pansies and pink snapdragons. But for those wanting to venture outside these dependable autumn plants, a wealth […]
Despite its heritage, the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a diverse treasure of wildlife and plants. By Tanya Ishikawa Claude Vallieres says he didn’t see any two-headed skunks or deformed deer on a recent guided tour of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. But what he did see astounded him. “I was awed,” Vallieres says. […]
Whether you have a list of art or office supplies you’re hoping to find, or you have some in your basement that you’d like to get rid of, check out Art Parts Creative Reuse Center, 2870 Bluff St. in Boulder. Art Parts is a nonprofit organization that accepts donated office, art and school supplies in […]
Dear Reader: One of the many things I like about creating this magazine is all the stuff I get to learn. From new plants and decorating ideas to environmental issues and recipes to try, I learn something new with each issue. I hope you do, too. One thing I recently discovered was you need to […]
Don’t send leftover paint to the landfill. A new PaintCare paint-recycling program, launched in July, already has more than 100 drop-off sites in Colorado (one of only seven states with the program, and the only one between California and Minnesota). The drop-off sites, mainly at paint and hardware stores, collect paint and send it to a […]
Sustainable Systems of Colorado, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable technologies, recently opened the Sustainable Smart Home Living Learning Center in old town Superior at 202 W. Maple St. The center is a “home of the future” that integrates innovative sustainable technologies, including a tankless, solar hot-water heater, an air-purification system, a wind turbine, DC LED […]
If your house is anything like mine, your linoleum floors have seen better days. No matter how meticulous you are about cleaning them (and, really, how many of us have that kind of time?), linoleum tends to show wear and tear earlier than we’d like. One of the biggest problems with linoleum is dirt often […]
Hikes & Events October 2015 Let’s Talk Goats Saturday October 3, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Agricultural Heritage Center Join 4-H participants and their goats for a drop-in program about goats. Why do people raise goats? Do goats really eat tin cans and tennis shoes? How do I get involved in 4-H with goats? Learn about raising
The Shortlist: What To Do in Boulder: 9/25-9/27 Bummed that last weekend full of drinks, eats, and Buff’s pride is over? Do not fret, just because summer is over doesn’t mean the fun is! Not only is Boulder filled with natural beauty and adventure that can be accessed at almost any time, but there are
Fall may be here, but the Farmers Markets are still happening, with plenty of delicious goodies! In season now: onions, butternut squash, pumpkins, sweet corn, apples, raspberries, garlic, tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, carrots, beets, eggplant, watermelon, cantaloupe, potatoes, kale, chard, arugula, basil, and cut flowers. The Wednesday night Boulder Farmers Market has only two more
Touch a cloud, tangle with a tornado, create a little chaos—NCAR’s science exhibits help kids learn about weather, climate and other earth-science topics. Free. (See listing below for Super Science Saturday). Open 8am-5pm weekdays at 1850 Table Mesa Drive. scied.ucar.edu/exhibits.
After realizing that my son developed a flat spot on his head (a common ailment because it’s advised to put babies on their backs to sleep for safety reasons), I researched what I could do to help treat it and prevent it from worsening, and came across the Tortle. For under $25, I could possibly […]
FIFA is to soccer as the NFL is to football as USA Rugby (USAR) is to rugby. The governing body of the rugby world, headquartered in Boulder, has made some serious strides in the last few years—including becoming a full member of the United States Olympic Committee in 2011. Through the Olympic Committee, USAR develops
If you’re an underage drinker who spent a few bucks to buy a fake ID, you’d better not hand it to Russ Wright. In the past 11 years, Wright has confiscated more than 11,000 false IDs during his tenure at Liquor Mart. Wright’s knack for spotting fakes extends beyond driver’s licenses to other documents, including
I saw my first Colorado calendar while growing up in California. Replete with fantastic images of mountains, rivers, animals, columbines, aspens and the bluest of skies, the calendar made me wonder, “Does such a gorgeous place really exist?” I discovered it does after moving here 36 years ago. Since then, I’ve hiked a lot of terrain
Like many families, the Weinrauchs visit Costco each month to load up on necessities. But in their case, the necessities aren’t for them. “We give the homeless all this stuff,” says 9-year-old Torre Weinrauch. She and Zyree, her feisty 7-year-old sister, accompany their parents on Costco runs to handpick things like crackers, Band-Aids, water bottles,
For pet owners who prefer to manage their pets’ end-of-life care in their own homes, the growing national trend of pet hospice programs provides support and care. These programs work with animals who have terminal diagnoses and less than three months to live, and also generally offer in-home euthanasia services, owner emotional support and, occasionally,
If you’ve ever seen a sign like this at Lucky’s Market in Boulder, you might have asked yourself, “Who is this Connie, anyway, and why is her produce so famous?” Connie is Connie Zweck, who owns and operates Zweck’s Farm in Longmont with her husband, Tom, the great-grandson of George, who began farming the land
