It’s hard to let go of summer, but I have to admit: I love autumn in Colorado. And nothing shouts “welcome to fall!” louder than big beautiful pumpkins. They make me smile! Why not take some of the good cheer that pumpkins bring and give it a new twist? Turn
I’m guessing I’m not the only one who thinks of the summer season as June, July, and August. Not technically correct, I know, but it just feels right. So if it also feels like it’s too late to plant veggies and herbs, let’s just sit down ’til that feeling goes away. Some veggies
Need some inspiration for Valentine’s Day? Tagawa Gardens has plenty of ideas! Take the picture above, for example. Are they fresh flowers? Nope, they’re stunning faux flowers now available in Tagawa’s beautiful gift shop. They can brighten your valentine’s home with yummy, lush color until the real blossoms are ready
There are plenty of tasty edibles we routinely grow with our kids… but let’s look at some not-so-obvious options. Most children are naturally drawn to playing in the dirt, or “soil,” as we gardeners like to think of it. Why not encourage that by planting a few out-of-the-ordinary things they
There are so many reasons to consider gardening in raised beds. Let’s consider a few of them, and see if gardening above the ground might make sense for you! You can pick your location Gardening in beds is great… as long as the location of the beds gives your plants what
When it’s a festive fall centerpiece topped with succulents! You can make one, too! It’s hard to let go of summer, but I have to admit that autumn may be my favorite season in Colorado. And nothing shouts “welcome to fall” more than a beautiful, bright orange pumpkin. They just
Gardens don’t have to be in the ground to be terrific. These days, with so many people having busier lives and smaller yards (or perhaps no yards at all), gardening in containers can be a great fit! Let’s look at some of the ways that container gardening can make this
Few plants in the garden appeal to more of our senses than herbs. Smell, taste… even touch… herbs have something for everyone. Whether you’re a veteran gardener or a newbie (but especially if you’re a newbie!), growing at least a few herbs should be on your “to do” list. With
Want to grow an easy crop that will impress your friends? Grow garlic! A lot of folks in Colorado (including myself) love garlic. And fortunately for us, garlic loves Colorado! One of my favorite things about gardening is giving some of the harvest away. That’s especially true with garlic. Friends
Herbs love Colorado, and there are plenty of good reasons why more people should be growing them here. If we meet their basic needs, dozens of different herbs can thrive in Colorado and pay us back with wonderful flavors that enhance our meals and make our world smell sweet and
