By the time you read this you may feel you are already behind – behind in starting indoor seeds, in laying out your beds, in finding area native plants sales to continue your work restoring nature to your yard. March is when I sit down and take stock of what seeds I have from last…
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…
âIn March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.â â Jean Hersey, American author What a deliciously cold winter weâve had. Hopefully, March will bring us an equally delightful spring that provides rain, sunshine and perennials that have survived the winter temperatures. Here are…
A leaking faucet could be costing you more money than you realize. Here’s why you should fix a leaking tap as soon as possible. The scoop We all know how annoying the sound of a leaky faucet can be, especially when trying to sleep. While it might otherwise seem minor, that dripping tap could also…
The Best Cheap and Easy DIY Greenhouses moodboard “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Heads up folks: it might not feel like it, but spring is just a few short weeks away. And all of our expert gardeners know that means one thing: now is the…
Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along the Front Range, extreme cold weather events can occur in April or May. No matter the weather, now it is time to get your indoor seed supplies…
Last week’s column was on the schedule you should follow when planting vegetable seeds indoors. This week’s column is on the process of setting up and planting your seeds. All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an unused bedroom or…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A gardener is only as good as their tools. Whether this (admittedly heavily revised) adage resonates with you or not, there aren’t many people who get enjoyment out of working with poorly made, ill-designed equipment. Buying a carefully curated — and professionally manufactured — gardening…
