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When and How to Feed Crops for Strong, Productive Growth

Sharing is caring! Healthy vegetable gardens are not just planted—they are fed in rhythm with plant growth, soil biology, and seasonal temperature changes. Organic nutrient...

Rod Haenni’s cactus and succulent garden on Open Days tour

May 22, 2026 Last Saturday I went on my first Denver-area Open Days toura Garden Conservancy program offering access to private gardens nationwide. I kicked...

The Best Organic Mulch for Your Garden

Organic mulch can help block weeds, add organic matter, hold in moisture, keep the soil cool, and increase your garden’s production. We’ve found that...

English Ivy Plant Care – Grow Hedera Helix as a Houseplant

Botanical Name: Ivy helix Get tips for growing English ivy. Care is easy -- and it's a beautiful houseplant with lush, trailing vines. Find...

John Murgel’s waterwise garden is “not Arizona”

May 24, 2026 “Not Arizona.” That’s the tongue-in-cheek name of a Centennial, Colorado, garden on last week’s Open Days tour. There’s not a thing wrong...

Garden Strawberries — A Sweet and Delicious Ground Cover

Garden strawberries are excellent for both serving as  ground cover and for growing delicious fruit. Their low-growing nature helps suppress weeds and retain soil...

Stakes, Cages, and Trellises for Healthier, Higher Yields

Sharing is caring! Supporting vegetable plants with stakes, cages, and trellises is one of the simplest ways to dramatically improve garden health and productivity. Yet...

Spring hike in Eldorado Canyon for wildflowers, trees, and views

May 25, 2026 In the midst of our house-hunting a couple weeks ago, we took an afternoon off and drove northwest toward Boulder. Destination: Eldorado...

Building Stronger Plants from Day One

Sharing is caring! Supporting vegetable plants with stakes, cages, and trellises is one of the simplest ways to improve plant health, reduce disease pressure, and...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...
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