Gardens & Landscapes
First Frost
By Alex Tisthammer | Fort Collins Nursery Brrr! As the mornings get chillier and the leaves start to turn colors we all know what is in store for us soon. Some morning in the […]
Articles by Blaine Howerton
Events
Fort Collins Nursery’s 2021 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Saturday, October 9th is Fort Collins Nursery’s 13th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Dozens of growers from all over the region will haul their larger-than-life pumpkins to Fort Collins Nursery to compete for $5,400 in cash […]
Columns
Decision to Go Solar, From a Town and Mountain Perspective
Have You Considered ‘Going Solar’? There Are Options, Whether You Live Off the Grid in a Rural Area or on the Grid in Town. Annie Lindgren and Blaine Howerton North Forty News Solar panels capture […]
Business & Education
How to Make Yourself More Employable with a Foreign Language
Although English is by far the most commonly spoken language in the United States, a significant proportion of Americans have proficiency with at least one additional language. In fact, it is estimated that as many […]
Columns
Publisher’s Letter: October is Pumpkin Month — a Tradition for Many Families
It seems every year Halloween decorations go up for sale earlier and earlier. I have seen them as early as July! Not kidding — ghosts, ghouls, orange lights, OH MY! But here we are with […]
Business & Education
Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union Announces Merger
Ed Beckmann | Meridian Trust Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union – with $575 million in assets, nearly 32,000 members and branches in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska – has just announced a proposed merger with Nebraska-based […]
Columns
Photo of the Week: The Meadows in Wellington
The photo of the week comes from Brenda Whattler. The photo was taken across the ponds at The Meadows in Wellington. ALL NEW! Sanderosa Art Gallery in LaPorte is our new sponsor. Each Week North […]
Columns
COST PLUS vs FIXED PRICE CONTRACT
Adrian Jones | FRAMEWORKS Inspired Homes When building a custom home or remodeling your current home, it’s important to know the difference between a cost-plus and a fixed-price contract. A cost-plus contract works off estimates […]
How To
How to Get the Most Out of Your Car Insurance Deductible
Car insurance is essential for anyone who expects to drive their cars on the road – and what’s the point of having a car that you can’t drive? Required in nearly every state, a car […]
Art & Lifestyle
As Tears Go By: A Wake for Charlie
Tim Van Schmidt Recently, I was meeting with friends for lunch and the first thing we did after we had all arrived was to raise our glasses in a toast to Charlie Watts. […]