Gardening Articles

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Articles on gardening topics are organized by year

Gardening articles for the current web issue may not yet be listed here; to view these go to News. Not all gardening and landscaping articles are archived. Photos are not archived. Select the year for which you wish to see a gardening article, or simply scroll down this page.

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Gardening Articles 2010 [Top of Page]
Pepper virus serves as proxy for human pollution Colorful sunflowers brighten gardens for all ages Basils add spice to life with taste and fragrance Lichens: ancient partners with modern significance Delve into shortgrass prairie plants Garden railroad tour includes glimpse of Old West Swarm of interest keeps bees in business CSU announces top perennial picks from trial garden Get to know the beetle masters of planet Earth Containers can grow gardens Apple trees deliver delight but require care Ornamental grasses add movement to gardens Strangers carry dangers when traveling the globe Dwarf conifers can solve problems Plant Select introduces seven sun-loving choices Control mustards in spring

Gardening Articles 2010
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Gardening Articles 2009 [Top of Page]
Make use of plants that don't get along Plant bulbs for spring color Cold frames extend growing season Homegrown herbs make teatime a special treat Benefits abound for those with stomach for insects Succulents easy to grow indoors Lessons from the locusts Wolf Moon Farms blends town and country acreages Landscape without a lawn Serenity Garden feeds spirit, sense of community Backyard composting is fun Lavender varieties spice up life and landscape Dumped tomatoes live again Some like it hot--especially chili pepper plants Black walnuts in peril of canker disease Leafy spurge: perennial problem Rock gardens rock Why are plants green? Spring pruning helps maintain shrub health The EOL: Facebook for garden communities Remove those noxious weeds

Gardening Articles 2009
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Gardening Articles 2008 [Top of Page]
Saving seed fun for all ages Too many weeds are sign of poor lawn care New CSAs sprout in northern Larimer County Greeley nature center provides urban oasis Garden delight: blue, green and everything in between Ikebana enhances living spaces Sundials: Old timepiece revived for modern minds Aphid herding: as sweet as manna from heaven Amphibians: Canaries in the environmental coal mine Peppers--choose sweet, hot, spicy or pretty Demo garden in Loveland packed with xeriscape ideas Yard plants: Nurturing natives and ousting aliens For avid rose lovers, Longmont blooms brightest Going green with green roof shelters Upside-down tomatoes a curiosity Jack Frost: Do new clothes make him more friendly? Flowering herbs add spice to the home garden Ingenuity solves space problem Dandelions: If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em Northern Water's public gardens rooted in xeriscape design Save room in the flower garden for heirlooms Identify and appreciate mushrooms with spore prints Do supermarkets and parks hide Pleistocene ghosts Seed starting made simple

Gardening Articles 2008
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Gardening Articles 2007 [Top of Page]
Living with wildlife: Owls attack from third dimension Living with wildlife: Raccoons look like bandits for a reason August tips from the mystery man with a familiar voice Daylilies come in many colors Dress up landscape with living jewels Create a seamless garden for prairie or foothills Trees, like good friends, require tender loving care Living with wildlife: Dealing with squirrelly behavior New turf varieties will feature drought and salt tolerance Living with wildlife: Keeping up with the corvids Colorado soil offers challenges to new gardeners Fort Collins farm is pioneer in 'eat local' movement Skogerboe sows lasting legacy of historic plants Living with wildlife: Cottontails get close and cozy

Gardening Articles 2007
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Gardening Articles 2006 [Top of Page]
Plant garlic now to overwinter Paying attention to signs of frost extends season Start cole crops to extend harvest Work now to reap good harvest Meet the cucurbit family Rural properties have different landscaping issues Insects intrigue, inspire artists through centuries Transplanting tomatoes and peppers requires care Onion family essential for cooking and good health Planning a vegetable garden is half the fun

Gardening Articles 2006
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Gardening Articles 2005 [Top of Page]
Produce preservation has several options Forcing bulbs will provide indoor winter blooms Gardening questions answered Will plants grow us out of trouble in a greenhouse world? Creepy crawling chemists may surprise the unwary Sweet corn: a truly All-American summer treat Matchmaking tips for finding the perfect landscaper Create a yard; grow a lifestyle Identifying wildflowers offeres 'family style' fun Call on the good guys to control garden pests Check out 'bulbs' for spring planting Spring test: What do you know about gardening? Plant Select names new picks The hippies had it right: Life's a commune Save trees from foreign invaders Plant dessert first this spring Backyard re-do pleases birds, bees and butterflies Key to successful gardening is a good start Observe the arms race between animals and plants Get a jump on spring: Bring blossoms indoors Now is the time to plant cool season crops

Gardening Articles 2005
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Gardening Articles 2004 [Top of Page]
Herbs add pizazz to holiday meals Squash creatures come to life Start indoor herb garden for winter enjoyment Your gardening questions answered Biomimics take cues from nature Garden provides palette for artistic expression Buffalo bur: a plant that will really stick with you Mighty mites battle bindweed Theme gardens: evening and colonial Homeowner tracks efficient water use after changing landscape Nocturnal naturalists explore fascinating world Vegetable container gardens extend season High-elevation gardens take planning Soil provides food for thought as well as for plants Flying solo: Some bees got no honey Summer colors brighten indoors Wise watering keeps West from withering Container gardens have varied uses When's lunch? That's the blooming question! Free plant list helps landscapers Pollen: It's not just something to sneeze at Theme gardens add colorful excitement to landscape Gardening catalogs offer much more than seeds Seed catalogs erase winter blues

Gardening Articles 2004
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Gardening Articles 2003 [Top of Page]
[Top of Page] Wreath conveys warm welcome Spring-blooming bulbs brighten winter-weary landscapes Water, weather sensors make irrigation efficient Evergreen perennials add interest to winter landscape Mantid love: X-rated for graphic violence Plant groundcovers to enhance color, texture Waggles and loops communicate right bee-havior Grass clippings left on lawns aid environment Low-moisture mallows great for colorful displays Chemical warfare in garden happens naturally Water-sipping trees recommended for Colorado landscapes Yard art adds beauty, ambience to home Water hemlock, other plants can kill grazing animals Grasses add unique interest to gardens Amphibians: Are they 21st century canaries? Crystals hold hope for water savings Shrubs add interest to northern Colorado gardens Hardy, recommended plants require low water Make trees priority when watering Flowers: Those beautiful deceivers Front Range gardens challenging Insects on smaller scale common problem Giant blue spruce falling to tiny beetle

Gardening Articles 2003
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Gardening Articles 2002 [Top of Page]
[Top of Page] Mystic mistletoe has romantic roots Tree rings tell drought story Shortage squeezes small acreage irrigators Water right: guide to landscape survival Gardeners on track for Junior League tour Good earth recipe: worms, waste and pinch of time Antique roses romance gardens Patriotic themes will brighten yards Control this Colorado opportunist: the potato beetle Heirloom veggies make comeback Xeric landscape high on year-round interest Special spots blur boundary from home to garden Go native, get wild(life)! Art enhances public gardens Stewardship award recognizes land restoration

Gardening Articles 2002
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