Part of having a garden is enjoying vegetables, fruits, and herbs at their peak. Follow…
Niko KirbyMarch 8, 2023
Gardening in Colorado requires careful attention to seasonal variations, correct watering techniques and soil preparation.…
Niko KirbyMarch 8, 2023
Integrated pest management (IPM), encourages regular monitoring of insect populations to determine when and if…
Niko KirbyMarch 2, 2023
For first-time gardeners or those new to Colorado, it’s helpful to understand a bit about…
Niko KirbyFebruary 25, 2023
Mid–late summer is an excellent time to revisit the garden, review its successes and challenges…
Niko KirbyAugust 10, 2022
SOIL Garlic likes full sun and well-drained soil. Garlic is quite tolerant when it comes…
Niko KirbyAugust 10, 2022
Cover crops consist of many different types of plants, usually annual, biennial or perennial grasses…
Niko KirbyAugust 10, 2022
Supplies Needed Note: This list provides everything you will need to build a hoop house…
Niko KirbyAugust 10, 2022
By Jennifer “Fern” Deininger, Farmer & Gardener When walking around the Front Range you may…
Niko KirbyAugust 9, 2022
By Jennifer “Fern” Deininger, Farmer & Gardener Sheet mulching, also known as lasagna gardening, is…
Niko KirbyJuly 7, 2022
DUG's new ECE Growing Gardeners Initiative brings younger children into the garden. .The National Gardening…
Niko KirbyJune 14, 2022
By Jennifer “Fern” Deininger, Farmer & Gardener If you’d asked me a couple of years…
Niko KirbyJune 7, 2022
You've probably heard that compost is good for your garden. But do you know why?…
Niko KirbyJanuary 13, 2022
There is nothing typical about Denver weather, and each year that passes seems to surpass…
Niko KirbyNovember 29, 2021
by Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott November in Denver is a time of varying degrees…
Niko KirbyOctober 28, 2021
by Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott October in Denver usually provides us with sunny days,…
Niko KirbySeptember 30, 2021
by Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott September in Denver is usually a month of glorious…
Niko KirbyAugust 26, 2021
Cover crops consist of many different types of plants, usually annual, biennial or perennial grasses…
Niko KirbyAugust 25, 2021
