Tag: Gardening
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Department of Agriculture warns of packages holding potentially invasive seeds
Spring planting is around the corner, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture wants residents to know where their seeds are coming from. Officials with the department warned Tuesday that they received reports of unsolicited packages containing plant seeds mailed internationally to Coloradans, according to a news release. While small, the contents of the package are…
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Year-round gardening: Take these steps to ensure dahlia blooms next season
Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from freezing or rotting.After the first frost, the dahlia foliage will turn black and wilt, indicating the plant has entered dormancy. The following steps…
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Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
America loves its green lawns
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‘Sister Gardens’ celebrate deep roots between Canada and China
BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily The event “Suzhou Week” recently launched in Victoria, Canada, celebrating two milestones – the 55th anniversary of China-Canada diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of Suzhou-Victoria sister-city ties. Zeng Zhi, acting Chinese consul-general in Vancouver, remarked that Suzhou classical gardens are world-renowned for their…
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Year-round gardening: Elevate your gardening experience with a journal
Gardening can be more than just growing plants. It is not only a hobby, but an opportunity to learn new things, connect with nature and grow as a person. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, keeping a garden journal can significantly enhance your gardening experience. A garden journal provides many benefits —…
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Year-round gardening: Take time to divide perennial plants
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Starting in mid-July and through the fall is a time of the year when even the most inexperienced gardener can practice vegetative propagation of new plants from existing plants. For most gardeners, it is sheer…
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Year-round gardening: With most of the work done, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “America the Beautiful” were the words penned by poet Katharine Lee Bates on July 22, 1893. Bates taught English at Wellesley College and loved to travel. Her home was filled with souvenirs from faraway lands.…
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CSU releases ‘Top Performing’ perennials for upcoming garden season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado State University has announced its “Top Performing” perennials. The results of the 2024 CSU Perennial Trial program highlight nine plants that flourished amid harsh winters and arid summers. “The goal is to basically see…
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Year-round gardening: This spring, try gardening with intention
From mountains to plains, lakes to deserts, Colorado’s diverse climate is well-known. Your own yard likely holds as much variety. Understanding how to match plants with the specific conditions is the key to building a thriving, resilient garden. Recognizing and working your landscape can significantly improve plant health and extend your growing season. The most…
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Year-round gardening: 10 things for your gardening checklist during May in Colorado
May is here, and with it comes longer days, unpredictable weather and the countdown to summer. It’s a month of surprises. So, you’re contemplating wearing shorts in the garden? Bold move. You might want to bring your down coat just in case. Sun or snow, May is a busy month for gardeners. 1. Plant warm-season…