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Marcia Tatroe

It seems that everything wants a bite of apple. From fire blight to borers, scale to squirrels, apples face a plague of invaders, most of which can be battled without using insecticides.

Bugs, blight, birds: oh my

May 7, 2016 at 1:04 a.m.

Bugs, blight, birds: oh my

A plum tree, such as this one, might be a better bet than a fast-growing ash, whose main attribute is little more than instant gratification.

Recalling a tree that won’t be missed

May 7, 2016 at 12:02 a.m.

Recalling a tree that won't be missed

Gooseberries thrive in well-drained, irrigated soil. They reach 4 feet tall and are attractive enough to double as ornamentals.

The gooseberry is one tough bird

May 6, 2016 at 10:39 p.m.

The gooseberry is one tough bird

Salvia officinalis "Aurea" (kitchen sage) and Sedum rupestre "Angelina."

Herbs and spaces: Spots for ideal growing vary

May 7, 2016 at 1:03 a.m.

Herbs and spaces: Spots for ideal growing vary

Cardoon, a relative of the artichoke, is something you aren't likely to find in the grocery store, so you might want to try growing your own.

Squashed! Or, beware the zucchini invasion

May 6, 2016 at 11:47 p.m.

Squashed! Or, beware the zucchini invasion

Kale, petunias and coleus can all co-exist in a multitasking garden.

Beautiful to look at, yes, but also tasty to eat

May 6, 2016 at 11:07 p.m.

Beautiful to look at, yes, but also tasty to eat

Green zinnia variety called "Envy" is a favorite annual.

Beyond plain old petunias

May 7, 2016 at 11:40 a.m.

Beyond plain old petunias

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Tree-planting passion ignores plains truth

May 16, 2008 at 6:59 a.m.

Tree-planting passion ignores plains truth

Orange horned poppy's showy blooms are native to a sand ecosystem 鈥� but can thrive in well-drained soil in Colorado.

Colorado, dry up the whining

May 7, 2016 at 10:10 a.m.

Colorado, dry up the whining

While a grapevine can provide great shade and yummy fruit for humans, grapes are toxic for dogs. Consider your pets and potential marauding wildlife such as raccoons while planning your garden.

Don’t unleash grapes on your dog’s backyard

May 7, 2016 at 9:03 a.m.

Don't unleash grapes on your dog's backyard