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Garden In A Box

01Jul

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2025 Garden In A Box Photo Contest

Taylor Nicholson

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We want to see YOUR gardens! Submit up to 5 photos of your garden by August 2 to be entered to win a FREE Garden In a Box kit!

16Jun

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How to Get Rid of Black Plant Pots Without the Waste

Phebe Taylor

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Reuse black plant pots by cleaning and sterilizing them, or recycle them at drop-off locations since they’re not accepted in curbside recycling.

03Jun

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Gardening for Pollinators: Interview with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion

Ali Colbert

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Ali of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program sat down with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion and designer of the Butterfly Haven Garden In A Box to chat

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13May

Transform Your Yard into a Waterwise Oasis, Enter the Garden In A Box Giveaway

Taylor Nicholson

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Get ready for spring! We’re giving two lucky winners each a $200 Garden In a Box gift card to create a stunning, low-water landscape.

07May

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Kerry White of Boulder

Garrett Brown

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Kerry and I talk landscape design, water conservation, and her upcoming Lawn Removal Service appointment. “We knew we didn’t want a full [Kentucky] bluegrass lawn.” That was Kerry’s thought when

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22Apr

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Celebrate Earth Day with Resource Central

Taylor Nicholson

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  It’s Earth Day! Are you ready to make an impact? From conserving water to supporting pollinators, diverting materials from landfills, and conserving energy in schools, Resource Central has simple,

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03Apr

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To Use or Not Use Landscape Fabric? That is the Question!

Taylor Nicholson

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We all know how frustrating it can be to keep weeds from taking over our beloved gardens. One of the most popular choices for controlling weeds is landscape fabric, but is it really the right solution for your garden?

02Apr

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Veggie Gardening Resources

Ali Colbert

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In addition to our waterwise, perennial Garden In A Box kits, each spring Resource Central sells a vegetable garden, perfect for starting your own veggie garden. This year, our customer-favorite,

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31Mar

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Waterwise Community Field Blog: Jessie Myers of Thornton

Garrett Brown

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Jessie Myers talks me through her waterwise yard transformation and shares her love of plants. Hi! I’m Garrett Brown, the Conservation Engagement Coordinator here at Resource Central. I’m beyond thrilled

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27Mar

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Waterwise Community Spotlight: A Pollinator Paradise in Longmont

Rachel Staats

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Discover how one Longmont resident transformed their yard into a waterwise and pollinator-friendly landscape with Garden In A Box. Get inspired to create your own low-water oasis!

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