Tag: home and garden
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Year-round gardening: November checklist for Colorado Springs gardeners
By Kerry Peetz, Colorado Master Gardener As the calendar flips to November, the Colorado Springs gardener faces a stark reality. The blissful days of sun-warmed tomatoes are over, replaced by the steely, grey promise of frost. This month is less about nurturing new life and more about giving our gardens a dignified send-off. Gardening at…
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A man and his castle: A dream come true for Woodland Park resident
WOODLAND PARK • At the far end of a typical street, hidden in a typical neighborhood of typical homes, stands a structure that is anything but typical. It’s a relic from a now distant childhood. It’s a nod to an enchanting era of a former homeland. And it’s a testament to one man’s imagination and…
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A man and his castle: A dream come true for Woodland Park resident
WOODLAND PARK • At the far end of a typical street, hidden in a typical neighborhood of typical homes, stands a structure that is anything but typical. It’s a relic from a now distant childhood. It’s a nod to an enchanting era of a former homeland. And it’s a testament to one man’s imagination and…
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A man and his castle: A dream come true for Woodland Park resident
WOODLAND PARK • At the far end of a typical street, hidden in a typical neighborhood of typical homes, stands a structure that is anything but typical. It’s a relic from a now distant childhood. It’s a nod to an enchanting era of a former homeland. And it’s a testament to one man’s imagination and…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor…
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One of the first homes in Ute Pass for sale for $1.5 million
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One home can tell a hundred stories. How many pairs of boots have tromped the floors of The Wellington House, built in 1888? Impossible to say, thanks to the countless miners, diners, farmers and gamblers who have all passed through the historic home’s doors. On…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor space: • Tree time: It’s prime time to welcome new trees and shrubs to the landscape — their roots will…
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Year-round gardening: Plant this Colorado Springs native with four-season appeal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the season is winding down, gardeners across the Pikes Peak region are experiencing that “go out with a bang” fall-planting euphoria. They’re seeking that one hardy, drought-tolerant plant, a native standout that offers beauty,…
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At Home: Eight items to discard during a move
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Moving is the ultimate truth test. As I pack up the house my husband and I have lived in for eight years, box towers line the halls, packed and stacked like big-city skylines. Each room…