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:
07Feb
Water Conservation
26Jan
Waterwise Garden Goes Big
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,
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
02Oct
Tales of Turf Removal: Part 3
Beverly, a Thornton resident, decided to embark on her very first turf replacement project this year. Even though she ran into a few unforeseen challenges along the way, she is
10Jul
Measuring Rain for Science!
Whether it’s for your garden, or your rain barrel, it’s always good to know how much rain you actually received. Rainfall is extremely variable; as you’ve probably witnessed, it could
06Jul
How to Prevent Summer Damage to 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: How can I prevent
04Jun
Gardening Tips for a Successful First Year
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: Now that I picked
09May
Tales of Turf Removal: Part 1
Sue, a resident of the City of Boulder, spearheaded a turf removal project in the common area of her HOA. The section of lawn that she chose had a 30
08May
Resource Central launches H2Own It initiative to tackle water scarcity
As Colorado families start their sprinklers for the season, a local nonprofit is kicking off a new initiative to ensure families don’t get soaked by soggy landscapes and leaky fixtures.
19Mar
Garden In A Box xeriscape program attracts hummingbirds, honeybees, & homeowners
DENVER – With spring landscape season nearly here, Denver-area families are participating in water conservation programs at a scorching pace, according to Resource Central, a nonprofit based in Boulder. Three
