Tag: gardening
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Year-Round Gardening: Eradicate poison hemlock from your landscape
The name — poison hemlock — says it all. This highly toxic plant is growing wild in El Paso County. It is included in the Colorado Noxious Weed list as a List C plant. A noxious weed is a non-native plant that is designated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture as a plant that is…
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Year-round gardening: Colorado Springs Garden Tour to offer tips, history
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Since its inception in 2011, the Colorado Springs Garden Tour has showcased private gardens in neighborhoods such as Patty Jewett, Village Seven, University Park, The Broadmoor and more. Every year, the tour receives high acclaim from attendees and garden owners alike. In conjunction with the…
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Year-round gardening: Colorado Springs Garden Tour to offer tips, history
Since its inception in 2011, the Colorado Springs Garden Tour has showcased private gardens in neighborhoods such as Patty Jewett, Village Seven, University Park, The Broadmoor and more. Every year, the tour receives high acclaim from attendees and garden owners alike. In conjunction with the city’s sesquicentennial celebration, this year’s tour, July 17-18, incorporates beautiful…
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LIFE | The restorative power of plants
Here are a few fast facts on the benefits of houseplants. (Video by Katie Klann)
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AROUND TOWN: Broadmoor Garden Club program leads guests through 59 National Parks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Our National Parks turned 100 last Aug. 25 and Donna and Mike Guthrie were able to sing “Happy Birthday” to all 59 of them. The “Donna & Mike Take a Hike” great adventure was a…
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AROUND TOWN: Broadmoor Garden Club program leads guests through 59 National Parks
Our National Parks turned 100 last Aug. 25 and Donna and Mike Guthrie were able to sing “Happy Birthday” to all 59 of them. The “Donna & Mike Take a Hike” great adventure was a delightful retelling for those attending the Broadmoor Garden Club’s annual community event May 12. Donna said the two had been…
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Seasonal greenery, plants refresh décor, make excellent host gifts
Celebrate! is a your guide to events, shopping, dining, and enjoying the holiday season in the Pikes Peak region. The holiday season is the perfect time to bring festive flowers and cheery greenery indoors. “We’ve noticed a growth in popularity of families bringing potted trees indoors for their Christmas tree,” said Debbie Bradley, co-owner of…
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Green lawn starts with watering in the winter
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In this arid climate, it’s never been that easy to have a green lawn in Colorado Springs. It’s about to get a lot tougher. If Colorado Springs City Council approves, mandatory watering restrictions will take…
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Green lawn starts with watering in the winter
In this arid climate, it’s never been that easy to have a green lawn in Colorado Springs. It’s about to get a lot tougher. If Colorado Springs City Council approves, mandatory watering restrictions will take effect April 1, as the city’s water supply dwindles in the face of a second year of severe drought. Lawn…