Author: By Debra Stinton Othitis Colorado Master Gardener
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Year-Round Gardening: Celebrate fruits of your labor so far, then tackle August gardening chores
“We are all flowers in the gardens of the world. Some of us are daisies dainty and bright. Some of us are poppies, with sweet contagious laughter.” — Lanie Costea Gardens along the Front Range are now maturing, and gardeners can take a step back to celebrate successes and note mistakes. Take stock of what’s…
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Year-round gardening: Container gardening: the start to something bigger
Container gardening is an increasingly popular way for home gardeners to grow their favorite vegetables, particularly when gardening space is limited. Containers can be placed on a windowsill, patio, deck or balcony, or in any place where growing conditions are appropriate for producing vegetables. Most vegetables require full sun, although leafy greens can tolerate less…
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Year-round gardening: Growing backyard grapes in Colorado
Colorado is not well-known as a grape-growing region, but Front Range gardeners can still grow great grapes for making juice, jam, jelly and eating fresh off the vine. The key is to plan ahead for weather extremes with smart site selection and to choose grape varieties that do well in this region. • Select a…




