Browsing through an old garden book that I purchased from a recent auction, I came across a lovely poem. The title of the poem is “Dear, Old-Fashioned Columbine”. I thought it appropriate since the Columbine is our state flower. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
“Dear, Old-Fashioned Columbine”
A Sermon Preached By A [...]
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Spring must be right around the corner according to my garden. I spotted my first crocus of the year in my garden today which sent my adrenalin to run. I know it is still February, but the warmer temperatures have started my spring flowers to start to poke their tips up through the soil. It [...]
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Are you a novice, avid or master gardener? Want to learn more about gardening in the Pikes Peak Region? The CSUExtension in cooperation with the Colorado Springs Utilities are conducting Spring gardening classes beginning February 24th through May 21st at three different locations.
A number of the topics being taught are ”Increasing Your Veggie Harvest”, “Perennials for Punch”, “Gardening for [...]
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Yesterday I had a friend ask me what was that container that you grew those bell peppers in last summer. I replied an Earthbox. He said what is an Earthbox? So I thought that would be a great topic to write about, since gardening season is right around the corner.
For years gardeners have been growing [...]
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