Category Archives: Gardening
Don’t Forget to Water
Our recent cold spells and snow have frozen everything. But, don’t forget to make sure your garden and lawn are watered during the warmer days – they’re coming!
Some Quick Facts from the Colorado State University Extension – http://www.ext.colostate.edu…
- Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage that affects the health of the entire plant.
- Water only when air and soil temperatures are above 40 degrees F with no snow cover.
- Established large trees have a root spread equal to or greater than the height of the tree. Apply water to the most critical part of the root zone within the dripline.
Dry air, low precipitation, little soil moisture, and fluctuating temperatures are characteristics of fall and winter in many areas of Colorado. There often can be little or no snow cover to provide soil moisture, particularly from October through March. Trees, shrubs, perennials and lawns can be damaged if they do not receive supplemental water.
The result of long, dry periods during fall and winter is injury or death to parts of plant root systems. Affected plants may appear perfectly normal and resume growth in the spring using stored food energy. Plants may be weakened and all or parts may die in late spring or summer when temperatures rise. Weakened plants also may be subject to insect and disease problems.
Jeffco Plant Clinic
Bring plant and turf samples M – F, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. for help with diagnosis of disease, identification of insects, plant identification and plant and pest management recommendations. The clinic is located at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden. Call 303-271-6620 for directions or information. Some services and tests have a small fee.
Free Vegetable Seeds and Transplants
Denver residents who meet low-to-moderate income guidelines can receive free vegetable seeds and transplants through a program run by Denver Urban Gardens. Applications are now available and must be returned by Feb. 1, 2012. For information on where to obtain an application please see www.dug.org or call 303-292-9900.
Tagawa Gardens Classes
Our Friends at Tagawa Gardens have classes every month. Be sure to check out their calendar with upcoming topics. http://www.tagawagardens.com/tgevents.htm
Denver Digs Trees, Get Yours For Free
The Park People’s tree distribution program — Denver Digs Trees — has helped add a ton of green to city blocks. And though it seems a wee bit early to be thinking about spring, now’s the time to apply for FREE trees that will be distributed in the spring. And this year all Denver residents are eligible for the freebies, regardless of where they live in the city. Here’s how it works: trees that normally cost as much as $125 are FREE if you agree to plant them in the public right-of-way (the green belt between a sidewalk and the street). Apply early and get your choice of tree variety specially selected for our climate. And you’ll have to pick up your tree(s) on April 21 (yep, you have to plant them yourself). In addition, as part of the Mile High Million tree planting initiative, those with space on the west side of their homes (in front, back or side yards or along the street) can have trees delivered and planted for them. In both cases, applications are due no later than Feb. 15. Questions? Call 303-722-6262.
Eating More Locally Sourced Food
If you are interested in eating more locally sourced food in Denver check out this article to find excellent restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine.
Urban Farmers use Windows for Crops
Learn how people all over the world are using their apartment windows to grow their own food.
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