Betty Cahill
Betty Cahill
Betty Cahill speaks and writes about gardening in the Rocky Mountain Region. Visit her site at for even more gardening tips.
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How to grow houseplants — and keep them healthy
We appreciate our houseplants for many reasons; the pros far outweigh the cons.

Gardening: With spring 6 weeks away, here’s how to start your seeds
The most important seed-growing information is right on the seed packet..

Gardening: The right lighting to get those seeds started for spring
Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green thoughts. This is especially helpful when the dormant garden stares...

Gardening resolutions for the new year
These tasks can recharge your attitude and set January in motion.

Need a gardening fix? Try these podcasts
Some popular garden podcasts in 2024 were “The Joe Gardener Show," “Letap Argue about Plants” and “A Way to Garden."

A final outdoor to-do list for Colorado gardeners
Here are a couple of November ideas that will help your trees and other plants get through the winter.

Black and red boxelder bugs are creepy, but mostly harmless
They may be crawling everywhere at your house right now. Here's why.

Fall gardening hacks you can tackle right now
Don't sleep on your garden this fall -- there's plenty to do to prepare for future blooms.

Time to show your summer-beaten lawn some TLC
This year has seen an uptick in turf-related projects along the Front Range and elsewhere in Colorado.

Preserving your summer harvest: Keeping tomatoes, peaches, berries and more all year long
Preserving home-grown food never goes out of style.