Gardening Q&A: Native plants
By Alie Rich Colorado State University Master Gardener Q: What defines a Colorado native plant and why use them? A: Colorado can be a tricky area to be a gardener. Inconsistent and sometimes violent weather, […]
Year: 2011
Farmers markets thrive in Larimer County
It is easy to find the best fruits and veggies as well as bread, cheese, milk, eggs, meat and fresh flowers from all over Colorado. Here’s a list of markets available throughout Larimer County. • […]
Take a self-guided tour of public gardens
Fort Collins in Bloom invites residents and visitors alike to explore its public gardens: the Gardens on Spring Creek, Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Gardens and Plant Environmental Research Center, City Park Arboretum, Fort Collins […]
Gardening tip: Save the lids
Tip #1: Don’t throw out those round plastic lid covers from baked goods. Recycle and use them as saucers for your houseplants. Most are large and deep enough to fit 10-12 inch or larger containers. […]
Hostas a hardy perennial for Colorado gardens
Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener Hostas are extremely popular hardy herbaceous perennials grown primarily for their beautiful foliage. They are easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant plants. Leaves come in a wide range of shapes, colors, sizes and […]
August calendar of events
Aug. 1, Wellington Planning Commission, Leeper Center, 7 p.m. Agenda: www.townofwellington.com. Info: 568-3381. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Alcoholics Anonymous, The Filling Station, Cleveland Avenue and Fourth Street in Wellington, 7 p.m. Info: […]
Larimer County to sell used computers
Larimer County’s facilities and information technology department will be conducting a used computer sale Friday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 W. Oak — 1st Floor Boyd Lake Conference Room. The […]
CSU equine building destroyed by fire
By Patrick Love, Poudre Fire Authority Firefighters responded early morning July 26 to a reported building on fire with 20-foot flames at the Colorado State University-Foothills Campus Equine Reproduction Facility, 3103 Rampart Road. The first […]
Larimer County commissioner hosts Aug. 3 meeting in LaPorte
Commissioner Steve Johnson’s special guest at the Wednesday, August 3rd public meeting in LaPorte is Larimer County Solid Waste Director Stephen Gillette. Stephen will be talkin’ trash…and recycling and household hazardous wastes and more! Bring […]
Pawnee National Grassland roads severely damaged
The U.S. Forest Service is asking visitors to the Pawnee National Grassland to use extreme caution while traveling on the roads of the district’s Bird Tour route. Recent storms have done significant damage to roads, […]