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Gardening

12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Intro to Xeriscape

This presentation will walk you through the 7 xeriscape principles using photos and in-depth descriptions about how to plan and execute your project. From design to soil preparation to irrigation

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12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Garden Prep From a Permaculture Perspective

Permaculture is a design science that uses nature as a model for building resilient human systems. In this class, you will learn how we can use natural ecosystems as a

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12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Regenerative Agriculture Techniques

Regenerative agriculture is a fairly new term that utilizes the age-old principles of earth stewardship and holistic concern for plants, microorganisms, and soil. This workshop will cover the importance of

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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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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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10Mar

Soil Amendement Basics

Phebe Taylor

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Q:  Amending my soil feels daunting. What should I consider when thinking about it? A: A soil amendment is any material added to the soil (as opposed to mulch, which

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08Oct

First Frost Yard and Garden Tips

Ali Colbert

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  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

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06Feb

Late Winter Planning for Spring Success

Ali Colbert

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We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation through landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the waterwise plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In A Box team –

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28Oct

Photo: Pine Trees, Text: Caring for Trees in Colorado

Caring For Trees: Selection, Maintenance and Pruning

Ali Colbert

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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: How can I keep

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