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Waterwise Gardening in the Intermountain West

9 of the Best Flowers for Late Summer in Colorado

9 of the Best Flowers for Late Summer in Colorado

Want to add a splash of color to a late summer garden? Dig into some of the best flowers for late summer in Colorado—whether you live in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction or another lovely Colorado town! These late summer flowers bloom in August, September and...

Gardening in a Heat Wave: 5 Ways to Garden Smarter, Not Harder

Gardening in a Heat Wave: 5 Ways to Garden Smarter, Not Harder

Many years ago, I cheered on a friend as he ran a local marathon. As my friend began running, he looked like he belonged in a Nike ad: Strong. Healthy. Determined. Just do it, baby! And he set a great pace ... until about mile 16 … … when heat and exhaustion caught...

Creating a Native Pollinator Garden in Colorado

Creating a Native Pollinator Garden in Colorado

I would love to introduce you to Ann Winslow. (Yep, another Ann!) She spent time creating a native pollinator garden in her Colorado yard during the Covid shutdown in 2020. She wanted to attract more pollinators—like native bees and hummingbirds—to her yard, so...

“Do Some Plants Do Better in Hail Than Others?”

“Do Some Plants Do Better in Hail Than Others?”

When you live in states like Colorado, Wyoming and Texas, you may not get hail every year, but some years, you’ll get it 2 … 3 … 7 times. (I’m not crying. I have something in my eye.) It’s like playing the lottery, except hail is a prize you DON’T want to win. In this...

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