We want bees in our gardens! Humans depend on bees as part of Earth’s biodiversity. Attracting bees to our gardens is essential. There are over 450 species of bees in Colorado, and they are responsible for pollinating 80% of our flowers. The flowers which bees help grow in turn provide food and shelter for other insects … Read more

Water! One of, if not, the biggest concern related to gardening on the Western Slope. Educating yourself on water-wise techniques and efficiency are key. Here are some of the easiest, and my go-to solutions to implement in the garden. It is important to note that Xeriscaping, not XEROscaping, does not mean only rocks and cacti. … Read more

There are many reasons to make your own potting mix for seed starting! Bagged potting mix can be expensive, inconsistent, and contain pathogens, disease or other unwanted components! Using a sterile medium is very important in order to give your seedlings the best chance to grow and thrive! Starting seeds indoors is helpful, and sometimes … Read more

Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small creatures that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food*. Worldwide, pollinator numbers are declining at a rapid rate due to pesticides, human expansion, seas of concrete, and many other factors. Growing flowering native and adapted plants in our yards … Read more