Fiske Planetarium Boulder, CO Here’s a stellar lineup of shows and speakers for the whole family. Fiske Planetarium, located on Regent Drive on the CU-Boulder campus, offers star shows or live talks every Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm followed by Friday-night laser shows at 9:30 pm and 10:45 pm. The Saturday-matinee family laser shows
Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art One of the world’s largest private collections of contemporary Western American art, with nearly 300 paintings and 80 bronze sculptures. Come see the new sculpture garden that was installed in the summer of 2005. 6055 Longbow Dr., Gunbarrel, 303-530-1442 ext. 4299
National Center For Atmospheric Research (NCAR) At the National Center For Atmospheric Research (NCAR), it rains fun facts about atmospheric science, climate change, and the NCAR mesa and building. Check out a comprehensive view of Earth’s past, present and future climate, alongside NASA’s “A Tour of the Cryosphere” tribute to the International Polar Year. A photographic display
Peppers are my garden darlings. A basket of perfect peppers: ‘California Wonder’ sweet bells, ‘Mariachi’ yellow jalapeno, hot peppers; ‘Biggie Chili’, mild New Mexico; ‘Maules’ red hot pepper They are always expensive to buy either on- or off-season and even fresh-picked offerings at the farmer’s market never quite match up to my expectations. The goal […]
We planted the ‘Reliance’ peach tree in February 2006, chosen for late season blooms that might outlive our traditional early spring frosts. We first harvested in 2010 and had so many (25 pounds) that I canned over 20 pints of the sweet juicy beauties. Local farmers raised an eyebrow at our boasting, commenting that we […]
Forty Years of Nibbling By John Lehndorff | photos by Jennifer Peters Johnson If you picked a pair of typical young foodies at a Boulder bistro and sent them back to Boulder in the mid-1970s, they might not recognize the place. Besides the absence of debit cards, bike lanes and yoga pants, these time tourists
If you’re building or remodeling a house to be more energy efficient, consider these things during the planning stages.
There’s more than one way to get soaked if you’re a plant. Here’s a comparison of four irrigation systems to help you find ones that suit your garden. By Mary Lynn Bruny Are you sick of the endless time-consuming chore of hand-watering your garden beds? Adding an automated irrigation system certainly makes gardening more enjoyable. […]
Stephen Schmitz and Naomi Rusk built this tree house in their backyard for their children and friends’ kids to enjoy. The tree house also has a zip-line, a playground, a playhouse and baby swings to make it “multigenerational,” Schmitz says. Photos by www.weinrauchphotography.com Nothing stimulates children’s imaginations like their own private play space. “Play is […]
Dreaming of your outdoor room? How to dress your patio.
Decorating a home with reclaimed materials doesn’t always translate to shabby chic. Interior designer Joanne Palmisano shows how elegant and eco-friendly go hand in hand. By Joanne Palmisano photos by susan teare Salvage material goes by many different names. I consider salvage anything that is secondhand: recycled, reclaimed, repurposed, vintage, antique, and even “junk.” If […]
When a couple remodeled their Mapleton Hill home, they uncovered hundreds of items from past inhabitants. Photos by www.WeinrauchPhotography.com By Lisa Marshall Alex Besser was sorting through the clutter left behind by the previous owner of her new Mapleton Hill home when she spotted a dusty leather suitcase languishing in the shadows of the cramped […]
Modern upholstery fabrics are both durable and desirable. By Kate Jonuska It used to be an either/or proposition. You could live near your furniture, admiring its high-fashion upholstery fabric from afar. Or you could actually live with your furniture, accepting the inevitable aging, fading and wear that result from everyday sitting—as well as the inevitable […]
These culinary tools make cooking and cleanup a whole lot easier. By Carol Brock The use of tools was once thought to be a mark of human superiority—until scientists discovered that primates, birds and other creatures make and use tools just as effectively as people. But when it comes to the kitchen, tools are a […]
It’s not every day you hear you’re doing a good job. So it’s nice when someone tells you so. I was at the Boulder Home & Garden Fair at Twenty Ninth Street on May 10, and I hope many of you were there too. A woman approached and asked if I was Carol Brock. “Yes!” I […]
Although a rhino might have trouble squeezing into it, an individual or a couple would fit quite nicely. “It” is a new type of sustainable housing dreamed up by Louisville-based Rhino Cubed. The company’s environmentally friendly “houses” are made from spent shipping containers. Created by architect/artist Sam Austin and arts patron/environmentalist Jan Burton, the houses combine […]
From the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides The Task Force on Systemic Pesticides provides comprehensive, independent analysis to inform more rapid & improved decisions on the use of systemic pesticides & their impact on biodiversity & ecosystems. This video highlights the recent Worldwide Integrated Assessment report on the use of neonicotinoids and its effect on […]
If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is—but not in the case of hybrid cars.
Bad insects are wreaking havoc on gardens and yards, and decimating ash trees in Boulder County. Here are ways to keep these invaders in check. By Carol O’Meara Boulder County has long been a mecca for lovers of nature, beauty and the outdoor lifestyle. But lately it’s become the destination location for newcomers of a […]
