There is a feverish hustle and bustle amongst 4-H and FFA members across Colorado, as they get there projects ready for judging and displays at County Fairs. Make plans to see what they learned this past year, by attending and participating in your local county fair. What They Learned, by Carla Farrand Suzi […]
Planning a Garden to Preserve
Spring is in the air and many of us are planning our gardens. We enjoy the fresh tomatoes, peppers, peas, onions and more from our gardens. This spring, with a little more effort and planning we can create a garden to enjoy all our fresh items as well as plan for canning, freezing and dehydration […]
5 Tips for a Drought-tolerant Vegetable Garden
With Colorado’s 2017-2018 snow pack at record lows, we’ll likely face drought conditions for the 2018 growing season. You can still enjoy a fruit or vegetable garden, however, as long as some watering is allowed by your municipality. It’s important to conserve moisture by following these tips: Amend your soil. Use decomposed organic matter, such […]
