If you’ve been gardening along the Front Range for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the shift: native plants aren’t just for restoration projects anymore. They’re showing up in neighborhood landscapes, pollinator gardens, and even HOA-approved designs. And...
Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners Skip the Rookie Mistakes and Grow Like You Mean It If you've ever planted a garden and ended up with sad, stunted plants—or worse, absolutely nothing—you're not alone. Around here in Colorado, gardening in the ground can feel like...
How to Grow Tomatoes Successfully in Colorado If you’ve ever tried growing tomatoes in Colorado, you already know, it’s not exactly California out here. Short season, wild temperature swings, intense sun, and wind that doesn’t quit. But here’s the good news, once you...
Plant Profile: Coralberry A bird magnet with gorgeous berries. Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) is a deciduous native shrub well suited to naturalistic gardens, woodland edges, slopes, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Native to much of the eastern half of...
Colorado gardeners: get the right birdhouse sizes, placement tips, and annual care advice from Keith Funk and finally get tenants every spring.