As Xeriscaping, now also referred to as ColoradoScaping or waterwise landscaping, is getting its moment in Colorado’s news we wanted to clear up some common myths about what it
06Dec
Garden In A Box
11Jan
Breakdown of 2023 Garden In A Box Offerings
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?”
15Dec
Do I need to water during the winter?
Q: Do I really need to water during the winter? A: Easy answer – definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in
08Oct
First Frost Yard and Garden Tips
Happy fall, everyone! Although the immediate forecast isn’t predicting overnight frost just yet, the first freezing temps of the season are certainly on their way. Until the first freeze
09Sep
A Few Fall Gardening Tips
We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation through landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the xeric plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In a Box team
28Jul
Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box
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
26Mar
Resource Central’s COVID-19 Response: Putting Conservation and Safety into Action
UPDATED: APRIL. 13, 2022 Resource Central is prioritizing health and safety for staff and program participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are closely monitoring CDC & public health
07Oct
Planting Cover Crops to Improve your Garden
Ask Miss Jean! Jean Lovell, long-time Resource Central volunteer and former master gardener, tackles your gardening questions! Submit your question(s) for Miss Jean to: GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org Q: What are cover crops
28Aug
How To Support Pollinators With Your Garden
Ask Miss Jean! Jean Lovell, long-time Resource Central volunteer and former master gardener, tackles your gardening questions! Submit your question(s) for Miss Jean to: GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org Q: Why is it important
05Mar
Garden In A Box program transforms local yards into power plants
After an unusually dry year with much of Colorado still in a drought, an innovative nonprofit is challenging homeowners to rethink their grassy landscapes to help conserve water. Local water
