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Pikes Pick: Two brothers travel U.S. in search of birds in popular documentary

Updated 1 month ago

This one’s for the bird lovers. The 2025 documentary “Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching” follows brothers Owen and Quentin Reiser as they attempt a...

El Paso County Kite Festival means high-flying fun this Father’s Day weekend

Updated 2 months ago

Locals will turn a stretch of open sky into a sea of soaring fabric and string this Saturday, as families gather to watch kites disguised...

Year-round gardening: It’s not too late for zinnias

Updated 2 months ago

By Fredricka BogardusColorado Master Gardener Zinnias might be at the end of the alphabet, but if you are looking to fill some bare spots in...

Colorado Springs Garden Tour celebrates its 100th featured garden

Updated 2 months ago

For one weekend, the lawns, flower beds and hidden backyard gems that are typically reserved for a household’s usual members become a horticultural sight for...

Colorado Springs area home and garden events starting June 13

Updated 2 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Colorado Renaissance Festival

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Everything you need to know about the Colorado Renaissance Festival

Updated 2 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Colorado Renaissance Festival

Updated 2 months ago

Year-round gardening: Coping with deer in the garden

Updated 2 months ago

National Mill Dog Rescue’s Festival in the Bark: Meet the dogs looking for forever homes

Updated 2 months ago

Colorado Springs area home and garden events starting June 6

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Dig into fossils, crystals and jewelry at the 62nd Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

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Year-round gardening: June should be a busy month for Colorado gardeners

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Colorado Bridal & Wedding Expo is a one-stop shop for local brides-to-be

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Antique-lovers playground, Vintage Market Days, returns to Colorado Springs

Updated 2 months ago

If your dream shopping cart includes antique finds, funky retro jackets, handmade treasures and furniture with a second life, Vintage Market Days may have your...

Year-round gardening: Compost is ‘black gold’ for gardeners. Here are tips for starting your Colorado mine.

Updated 3 months ago

By Debra Stinton OthitisColorado Master Gardener Composting is the natural, accelerated decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) into nutrient-rich soil conditioner. It is...

Unexpected finds await at these Colorado Springs boutiques

Updated 3 months ago

Some shopping trips end with a new outfit. But in Colorado Springs, they might end with a new plant, a candle, a glass of wine...

Colorado Springs festival to celebrate return of hummingbirds

Updated 3 months ago

If you haven’t been treated to the buzz of a flyby, you will be soon. The hummingbirds are back. As is the longtime Hummingbird Festival,...

Year-round gardening: Tips for saving water in dry year

Updated 3 months ago

Pikes Pick: Mom’s Day Out brings scavenger hunt fun to downtown

Updated 3 months ago

Phelan Gardens continues to blossom as a Springs business

Updated 3 months ago

Gigantic Plant Sale returns to Colorado Springs: What to know before you go

Updated 3 months ago

The Springs Home Show connects local homeowners with experts

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Year-round gardening: Grow your own salad

Updated 3 months ago

Pikes Pick: Sally Beauty’s nail treatments deliver stronger, longer nails

Updated 3 months ago

Celebrate Earth Day in Colorado Springs: Local places to shop, sip and reuse

Updated 4 months ago

Year-round gardening: Peas and carrots belong together

Updated 4 months ago

A weekend of aura photos, psychic readings and spiritual exploration returns to Colorado Springs

Updated 4 months ago

Pikes Pick: Return of mountain plovers sparks festival in eastern Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

The mountain plovers are back and ready to be feted. The medium-sized shorebird likes to nest in the short grass prairie and fallow fields of...

Year-round gardening: April tasks to tackle in your garden

Updated 4 months ago

By Kerry PeetzColorado Master Gardener The highly anticipated April awakening has arrived, and El Paso County gardeners have a high-altitude guide to consider to get...

5 ways to refresh your home without renovating

Updated 4 months ago

Refreshing your space doesn’t have to mean tearing it apart. Sometimes, the biggest difference comes from the smallest resets, rather than a full renovation. When...

Year-round gardening: What are the best trees to plant in Colorado Springs?

Updated 4 months ago

By Amalie FelliniColorado Master Gardener Selecting trees for the environment in Colorado Springs can be challenging. Elevation has a strong impact on temperature, soil and...