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A worm's eye view of composting

Dec 22, 2022 11:42AM ● By Bryan Reed

Vermicomposting can take your home composting to the next level

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4 Secrets to the perfect garden compost

Oct 31, 2022 01:13PM ● By Bryan Reed

In nature there is no waste. Everything decomposes to continue the nutrient cycle, nourishing life.

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Putting the garden to bed

Oct 03, 2022 02:41PM ● By Bryan Reed

As we wrap up a successful gardening season, there’s plenty of chores to be done in October. Here are a few things you can do to get your garden ready for next year’s growing season.

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Hello, winter garden

Aug 30, 2022 11:48AM ● By Bryan Reed

What to plant and when to start planting (Spoiler: it's now!)

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Boost your garden with compost tea

Aug 02, 2022 10:10AM ● By Bryan Reed

As we enter the home stretch of the growing season, giving your plants a boost of nutrients can really help round out your crop production, resulting in more nutritious produce for you to eat.

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Garden pests bugging you?

Jun 27, 2022 03:10PM ● By Bryan Reed

5 steps to successfully manage insects in your garden.

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Weed control methods that work

Jun 01, 2022 03:15PM ● By Bryan Reed

Weeds aren’t bad. In fact, they can be quite valuable.

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See what's blooming at the Ute Indian Museum

May 03, 2022 02:49PM ● By Deborah Lazear

The Ute Indian Museum's ethnobotany garden is a relaxing and quiet place where visitors can find peace and ponder the lives of the Utes.

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To till or not to till your garden

May 03, 2022 12:27PM ● By Bryan Reed

Whether or not you should till your garden is a highly debated topic, learn more about the pros and cons of tilling your garden.

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Biodynamic gardening

Feb 24, 2022 03:55PM ● By Bryan Reed

We know the moon affects tides and weather patterns, so it makes sense to plant when the moon pulls on ocean tides and there is more moisture in the soil.

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