June Gardening Tips for Colorado Gardens Garden Wise Guy – Denver Edition June is when Colorado gardens officially wake up and take off. Warm days, cool nights, intense sunshine, afternoon hailstorms, drying winds, and unpredictable rain all combine to make Front...
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...
1. Do Not Trust the Weather; Protect Against Late Frosts April in Colorado can be misleading, with warm days followed by a hard freeze. Keep frost cloths, sheets, or row covers ready. Cover anything tender when temperatures dip below 32°F. 2. Prep Garden Beds, But Do...
March teases spring along the Front Range, but patience still wins. Get Keith Funk’s Colorado-specific tips for lawn, seeds, pruning, and more.
February is an exciting month in the garden. Spring is just around the corner, and my imagination is running wild with plans, ideas, dreams, and a serious case of cabin fever. Time to get out of the house and get myself to as many garden centers as possible. Time to...