A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden Herbal tea can be a relaxing ritual, whether hot or iced.
Can you grow a lemon tree in low-humidity Colorado? The answer might surprise you. By Special to The Denver Post June 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. When considering which plants to grow in your Colorado garden, a lemon tree may not...
Pick your own flowers at these farms and garden centers in Colorado By Tiney Ricciardi June 3, 2026 at 6:38 a.m. Thanks to Colorado’s agricultural roots, locals aren’t limited to simply buying a bouquet, as many...
Renewing your soil: regenerative practices in the home garden By Special to The Denver Post May 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Can large-scale regenerative agricultural practices be applied to smaller-scale home gardens?
What to expect from Colorado’s miller moth season By Katie Langford May 25, 2026 at 5:49 p.m. Coloradans could see an influx of miller moths this year as the fluttering, dusty migration...
Bugs, dirt, expense, sunburn: Is growing really about the fruits of our labor? | Commentary By Barbara Ellis May 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Gardens are about connections: To the land. To the people living on it. To family...
Secrets for keeping kids engaged in gardening all season long By Jamie Siebrase May 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. A few months ago, my kids were obsessed with a Roblox video game called Grow...
Microgardening means getting a surprisingly big harvest from a windowsill or balcony garden By The Associated Press May 17, 2026 at 8:21 a.m. Short on space? Consider microgardening.
Creating fairy gardens spark imagination for kids and adults alike By Sara Hansen May 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Creating fairy gardens spark imagination for kids and adults alike
Complete guide to metro Denver 2026 farmers markets By Brittany Anas May 12, 2026 at 11:46 a.m. Farmers market enthusiasts have plenty of options, from pioneers like the Saturday Boulder Farmers Market...
Gardening for the birds: How Colorado gardeners can support our feathered friends By Special to The Denver Post May 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Native flora provides birds with natural sources of food, such as berries, fruits and nectar.
Front Range fruitopia: Growing strawberries, raspberries and more in Colorado By Special to The Denver Post May 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. With specific growing conditions and a gardener with an adventurous spirit, blueberries are also achievable.
After a pandemic boom, independent nurseries navigate post-COVID ‘hangover’ By Jessica Alvarado Gamez May 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. After the pandemic surge, local garden centers are navigating economic uncertainty while seeking ways to...
Here’s how to plant trees for a shrinking Colorado water supply By Special to The Denver Post May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. In today's conditions, it makes sense to plant trees that can provide beauty and shade...
Don’t call it xeriscaping: New tips and terms have evolved for low-water yards By John Wenzel April 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The practice offers a cheaper, climate-minded alternative to thirsty lawns and plantings.
From the mundane to the magical, hardware stores are full of possibilities By Barbara Ellis April 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. One has a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave...
How Colorado’s home gardeners can cope with this year’s drought — even if it continues into summer By Elise Schmelzer April 21, 2026 at 6:56 a.m. For home gardeners, protecting trees, shrubs, flowers and produce means paying careful attention to watering...
With this early spring, can you plant tomatoes now or should you still wait By Special to The Denver Post April 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. You're already thinking of tomato salads, sauces and salsas. But should you still wait to...
Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy! By The Associated Press March 31, 2026 at 1:41 p.m. Soil organisms keep harmful organisms in check and distribute oxygen.
Metro Denver cities begin enacting mandatory outdoor watering limits for spring as drought, warmth continue By John Aguilar March 16, 2026 at 3:09 p.m. "The silver lining is that March and April are typically the wettest months of the...
Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard. Put them out front if itap sunny By The Associated Press March 13, 2026 at 12:29 p.m. You can install raised beds right over the lawn.
In Colorado’s devastatingly dry winter, hope abounds for big snows to round out the season: ‘Itap not time for panic’ By John Aguilar January 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. It will take more than this weekend's arctic blast and snowstorm to make up for...