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Month: January 2018

Vegetable Sowing Calendar

You can copy this seed sowing calendar for use any place in zone 5. The two main factors in ensuring a plant survives transplant into the garden are: Avoiding late frosts Sufficiently warm soil Average Last Frost: May 15 In Colorado they say you are safe to plant by Mother’s day.  But you should always… Continue reading Vegetable Sowing Calendar

Published January 27, 2018
Categorized as Garden Calendar, Planting, Propagation, Transplanting

Planning for Shade Garden

I love the new flagstone patio.  Eucevio did a great job creating a place to relax.  Now to create the garden around it to make it all the more inviting. Last May i purchased 5 goatsbeard plants to use in the shaded area, only to have them all croak before I could get my plan… Continue reading Planning for Shade Garden

Published January 12, 2018
Categorized as Back Yard, Design

Nephews Garden

Creating Spaces for a busy young couple An super sized yard can be a new gardener’s dream.  At the beginning though it can seem a nightmare.  This is the case for my nephew Vince and his wife Danielle. Their home has a large backyard with the added challenge of a barren hillside. The fix? Break… Continue reading Nephews Garden

Published January 2, 2018
Categorized as Envision, Friends-Yards, Inspiration, ViDa Residence Tagged planning

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