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Garden In A Box

11Apr

Mulch: The Fifth Principle of Xeriscape

Phebe Taylor

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Let’s discuss one of the seven principles of Xeriscaping that we get the most questions about – mulch! For clarity’s sake, we are talking about mulches that fit into a

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11Jan

Lush yellow and pink plants in a green garden.

Breakdown of 2023 Garden In A Box Offerings

Ali Colbert

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  Q: “The 2023 spring Garden In A Box collection has been released, but where do I start!? How do I select the gardens that will best fit my needs?”

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07Feb

Determining Your Yard’s Sun Exposure

Ali Colbert

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  Q: “How do I tell whether my yard is full sun, part shade, or “adaptable” sun exposure? It’s tough to tell what it’ll be this summer right now.” A:

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26Jan

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Waterwise Garden Goes Big

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        In partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens and Northern Water, Resource Central, a local conservation-focused nonprofit, is excited to announce the newest Garden In A Box offering,

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11Jan

Lush yellow and pink plants in a green garden.

Breakdown of 2022 Garden In A Box Offerings

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  Q: “There are a lot of rabbits where I live. Will any Garden In A Box kits survive hungry bunnies? When planting new plants, I’m trying to plant as

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28Jul

Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box

Phebe Taylor

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Resource Central piloted a new program in partnership with the City of Longmont this year to help expand the reach of Garden In A Box to under-served community members. The

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04Jun

Emma Gomez Martinez Park Garden

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We are honored to be a part of the beautiful Emma Gomez Martinez Park. A few weekends ago, six Garden In A Box kits were planted to beautify and commemorate

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31Jul

Summer Gardening Tips

Ali Colbert

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Summer provides the much deserved chance to appreciate the work done throughout the spring planting and cleanup tasks. As you’re enjoying your summer blooms, there are a few simple tasks

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01Jul

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July Smart Irrigation Month Tips & Resources

Ali Colbert

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July is Smart Irrigation Month. (Yep, there’s a while month dedicated to that. Which we love!) We want to ensure you can celebrate this month with us by offering a

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18Jun

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Gardening in Hot Weather

Ali Colbert

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Hot weather has arrived and summer will officially be here by Saturday, June 20th. Long, sunny days will be great for your sun-loving plants, helping them to produce beautiful blooms

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