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Garden In A Box

27Mar

Headline text reads Pollinator Paradise in purple with text below in white with "Russell's Longmont Yard"

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!

03Mar

A close-up view of dark purple and red flowers in a garden

Comparison of 2025 Garden In A Box Offerings

Ali Colbert

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  With so many unique gardens, choosing the best option for your yard can be tough. We’ve broken down a few highlights for each garden below to help make that

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30Jan

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Volunteer to Be a Conservation Hero!

Sarah S

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Looking to make a positive impact on the community and environment? Resource Central has volunteer opportunities for everyone!

24Jan

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Garden In A Box is Growing West!

Phebe Taylor

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This year, our Garden In A Box program is spreading over the Rockies and into the western slope of Colorado.

15Dec

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Do I need to water during the winter?

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Save Water

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Definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in our climate, and they can wreak havoc on plants.   Long, dry periods lead to

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29Jul

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Blossoming Benefits: Community Perks of Garden In A Box

Kate Larson

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The benefits of Garden In A Box extend far beyond water savings. By fostering community engagement, the program helps create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods.

26Jul

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

Kate Larson

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

22Jul

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

Kate Larson

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

08Jan

A close-up view of dark purple and red flowers in a garden

Comparison of 2024 Garden In A Box Offerings

Ali Colbert

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  Q: “The 2024 Garden In A Box collection has been released, but where do I start!? How do I select the gardens that best fit my needs?” A: With

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08Jan

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Waterwise gardening & native plants

Ali Colbert

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As low-water landscaping becomes the new norm in Colorado (check out our most recent blog post about xeriscaping myths!) a focus on native plants is also increasing in popularity. In

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