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Colleen Smith

Colleen Smith writes and gardens in Denver.

A blooming Aloe <b>Maculata</b> at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Say hello to aloe, easy and lasting

May 3, 2016 at 7:50 a.m.

Say hello to aloe, easy and lasting

Tam O'Neill Fine Arts gallery, 331 Detroit St., is exhibiting botanical art through May 14. Left, an 1860 chromo-lithograph by Edward J. Lowe, with a magnifier on top.

Botanical prints illuminate as well as decorate

May 4, 2016 at 2:22 p.m.

Botanical prints illuminate as well as decorate

The patio fencingat the California contemporaryhome ofdesigner Peter Blankincorporates metaland wood, adding anindustrial character.

From old skis to steel panels, fencing gets a facelift

May 4, 2016 at 6:18 a.m.

From old skis to steel panels, fencing gets a facelift

Don't forget: Dark plants such as Black Pearl ornamental chile pepper might require more water.

Planting garden trends fade to black

May 4, 2016 at 8:34 a.m.

Planting garden trends fade to black

Above, Masters ski coaches bop down one of their mogul runs at Winter Park Resort.

Freestyle Masters stare down bumps

May 4, 2016 at 2:18 a.m.

Freestyle Masters stare down bumps

The Orangery, now open at the Denver Botanic Gardens, is connected to the new greenhouses and Marnie's Pavilion.

Visit Gardens’ cheery, citrus-tinged Orangery

May 4, 2016 at 10:14 p.m.

Visit Gardens' cheery, citrus-tinged Orangery

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Skiing: an elevated state

May 5, 2016 at 2:14 a.m.

Skiing: an elevated state

A detail from William Morris' "A Dream of John Ball," part of Denver Public Library's special collection.

Denver Public Library’s special collection puts treasures at public’s fingertips

May 5, 2016 at 5:35 a.m.

Denver Public Library's special collection puts treasures at public's fingertips

Colleen Smith signs copies of her book, "Glass Halo."

Publisher, publisher! Author takes “PIY” road

May 5, 2016 at 5:21 a.m.

Publisher, publisher! Author takes "PIY" road

"I think of it as a banjo-bouzouki- mandolin-guitar-oud hybrid," says Edward Victor Dick of the banjola, an instrument he invented.

Banjola festival pays tribute to newfangled, old-timey instrument born in Colorado

May 6, 2016 at 1:34 p.m.

Banjola festival pays tribute to newfangled, old-timey instrument born in Colorado