Is there such a thing as âBlack gardening?â Itâs a valid question, and the only way a white writer can answer it is by having the discussion with people who have firsthand knowledge. Those conversations are happening more often in Buffalo, partly due to the advent, in 2018, of the East Side Garden Walk in…
It seems like you just got your spring veggies in, and now summerâs here, with those tomatoes are ripening and the squash are thriving. Alice Slusher Fall seems like a distant thought, right? Especially with our long, warm autumns, you might enjoy those summer veggies well into October or November, especially if thereâs no hard…
Nicole Juday, Rob Cardillo and I were most of the way through taping an episode of my podcast when the conversation veered toward a group confessional. We had been talking about other people’s gardens: the 21 exceptional ones that Ms. Juday, a garden historian and writer, and Mr. Cardillo, a garden photographer, had included in…
A DIY enthusiast has shared her thoughts on a viral 12p hack that’s ideal for sprucing up your fence with no faff. With summer now here in full force, many green-fingered homeowners have been working on their gardens, whether that’s banishing weeds or cleaning their patios. 2 Many have been swapping paint brushes with kitchen…
Understanding the grasshopper life cycle can help explain why we are seeing high numbers of grasshoppers and why they are so difficult to manage. Grasshopper embryos begin to develop within eggs immediately after they are deposited by adults and they must reach a certain stage of development before entering a period of dormancy in the…
Itâs no secret that pollinators are the key to plant survival. For those who have an appreciation for our buzzing brethren, there are various options to attract them to your home. With almost 1,000 native species of bees in Colorado, creating a hospitable space for them can be relatively easy. Some gardeners might hesitate to…
I’m a sucker for a good gardening TV program. During the long winter months, watching high-definition videos of glorious, abundant gardens full of flowers and foliage and insects and vegetables scratches that gardening itch. I can’t wait to get my hands dirty, and I get antsy to plan and plant my container garden for my…
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this yearâs highly acclaimed Colorado Springs Garden Tour. By popular demand, this yearâs tour returns to the Patty Jewett neighborhood (last toured in 2017) and includes the nearby Bonnyville neighborhood. Both have easy proximity to downtown Colorado Springs. In fact, most of the garden tour can be…
