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26Jul

Pink and purple flowers in a large planter box in front of a home

Every Drop Counts: Unveiling the Water Savings of Garden In A Box

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Garden In A Box is making a significant impact in water conservation by transforming traditional landscapes into waterwise yards.

22Jul

Purple, pink, and yellow wildflowers in a field

Turf’s Up! The Scoop on Garden In A Box Water Savings

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Dig into the details and discover the transformative power of waterwise landscaping with Garden In A Box.

17Jul

Jess Forbes with her 2023 Renew Our Schools Team - The Energy Busters

From Curiosity to Impact: How one Teacher Sparked District-Wide Change

Krista Krisl

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Jess Forbes’ club saved the district $20,000 by investigating energy peaks in the Renew Our Schools competition, driving energy savings.

10Jul

Red Birds In A Tree flowers

Beat the Heat in Your Garden

Taylor Hinojosa

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Check out these tips to help Colorado gardeners deal with hot summer temperatures.

01Jul

Progression picture showing a garden right after it was planted and 3 years later, with mature full plants

Is late summer the new spring for planting?

Phebe Taylor

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Here are our favorite reasons for planting perennials in the late summer!

21Jun

Resource Central Lawn Replacement team member rolling cut turf

Transforming Thirsty Lawns: Record Number of Coloradans Embracing Waterwise Yards

Rachel Staats

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In a state where water conservation is essential, Coloradans are taking the lead by converting traditional, thirsty lawns into vibrant, waterwise landscapes with support from Resource Central.

14May

A Resource Central employee handing a container to another employee on a moving truck

Resource Central Collects 20 Truckloads of Materials Diverted from Landfills During CU Boulder Moveout

Rachel Staats

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More than 20 truckloads of home goods were diverted from landfills during move out and will be available to the community starting May 18.

07May

2024 Resource Central's Rock & Reuse Concert Series

Announcing the 2024 Rock & Reuse Summer Concert Series

Sarah Smith

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Join us at Resource Central’s Rock & Reuse Summer Concert Series for live music, food trucks, local art, and giveaways at 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder. Bring your friends, family, and eco-spirit and learn how to save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste like over 900,000 community members have through our programs.

06May

Resource Central's annual CU Yard Sale | Saturday, May 18 9am-5pm

Resource Central to Divert Students’ Supplies from Landfills

Rachel Staats

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Conservation partnership with the Environmental Center at CU Boulder champions the reuse of materials with home goods available to the community starting May 18.

29Apr

A side by side comparison of a Garden in a Box garden on year 1 and year 3. Year 1 image on the left shows small plants with no flowers. Year 3 image on the right shows larger plants with colorful blooming flowers.

5 Steps to Tailor a Garden In A Box Kit to Your Space

Taylor Hinojosa

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  Integrating your Garden In A Box kit to your outdoor space is simpler than you might think. While the Garden Info Sheet included with each kit provides sample Plant

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