Butterfly Migration
If you love butterflies, this week has been an absolute delight along the Front Range as the painted lady butterflies …
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Japanese Beetles
While gardening last weekend I discovered that my trees are being eaten by Japanese beetles; since then, I’ve spotted them …
Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
Spring snowstorms and freezes like those experienced in Denver metro area this weekend can cause significant tree damage, due to …
Spring is Here!
Hooray, today is the first day of Spring! Are you interested in learning about the plants and animals that Colorado …
Gardening with Native Plants
Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits of using native plants. Native …
Garden Pests
If you’re experiencing some unwelcome visitors in your yard or garden, you can use information found in our library collection …
Planning and Planting Trees and Flowers
The season for planting trees and flowers has arrived. If you’re planning a garden, or looking to update an established …
Noxious Weeds in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has a Noxious Weed Program whose mission is “to control noxious weeds, the nonnative invaders …
Time Machine Tuesday: Dandelions
Dandelions everywhere! They spring up along ditch banks, crowd into open places in alfalfa fields, or luxuriate in gardens and …
Organic Fertilizers
It’s that time of year where many homeowners’ thoughts turn to lawn and garden care. Fertilizing has long been recognized …
Caring for Colorado Lawns
Maintaining green grass can sometimes be a challenge in Colorado, which is prone to drought. (In fact, in the early nineteenth century …
Growing Roses in Colorado
Now is the time of year when most Colorado rose gardens are in full bloom. Colorado’s soil and climate supports …
Emerald Ash Borer
An invasive species that could mean the death of numerous trees has been found in Colorado. The emerald ash borer …
New Website for Colorado Watering Restriction Information
Are you confused by your local watering restrictions, which keep changing based on the state’s drought conditions? Fortunately, the Colorado …
Drought Resources
Explorer Stephen Long called Colorado “the Great American Desert,” and true to his observation, the state is currently experiencing a severe drought. This map from the USDA …
Water Conservation
Denver Water is talking about possible watering restrictions in the midst of this drier-than-usual spring. If you’re interested in learning …
CSU Flower Trials
Having trouble deciding which flowers to plant in your garden this year? Colorado State University can help. Every year they present …
Hooray! It’s Spring!
Spring has sprung and there are many things to do now that the weather is warmer. We people aren’t the only …
PlantTalk Colorado
Colorado State University has teamed up with the Denver Botanic Gardens to offer the website PlantTalk Colorado. This handy website …
Garden Butterflies
This is the time of year when yards and gardens are filled with bees, birds, and butterflies. I have seen …