âAmerica the Beautifulâ 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. But her most important travels came in the U.S. Bates took a train from Boston to Colorado in 1893 to…
Summer is quickly approaching, which means Colorado gardeners can expect a growing checklist of tasks to complete. ⢠Water like you mean it (but not too much, Drama Mama): June is when your plants start getting thirsty â like they live in the Atacama Desert. Resist going full monsoon mode. El Paso County soil is…
MILLCREEK — I’m not a big gardener, but I was raised by one. Growing up, Mom always filled our yard with a variety of plants, from delicious vegetables to flowers with vibrant colors. Even though I never loved gardening as much as she did, I always saw how happy Mom was when she was outside…
May is here, and with it comes longer days, unpredictable weather and the countdown to summer. Itâs a month of surprises. So, youâre 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…
April is just about here and with it comes Easter (April 20), Earth Day (April 22), Colorado Arbor Day (April 26) and National Parks Week (April 19-27). Every gardener is itching to get outside and dig in the soil. Sometimes we forget that gardening can be tricky in April living in the foothills of Pikes…
My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, shredded bark, wood chips, and dried leaves or grass clippings. Mulch can even be living. Or it can be inorganic (pea gravel)….
Katy, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Katy, Texas – Life Line Plumbing, a locally owned and operated family business, is earning widespread recognition as one of the top plumbing service providers in Katy, TX, and the surrounding areas of West Houston, including Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Known for their honesty, reliability, and reasonable…
March is a great time to start some seeds indoors. This can be a small project or an obsession gone berserk! Optimal light conditions, growing medium, soil moisture, temperature and timing are critical factors for success. ⢠Seedlings need at least 12 hours a day of light. ⢠Bright windows might provide enough light but…
