The Dirt
Hummingbird Love
Gardening Tips By Sandy Swegel We, humans, are crazy in love with hummingbirds. I received so many emails and messages about hummingbirds this week, I have to pass on the things I’m learning. Spring migration is happening all over the US and there are hundreds of citizen scientists who report their sightings. You can check […]
Mexican Hat Plant … Ole’
Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel What’s your favorite wildflower? When I ask that of people in Colorado, I often get answers like Columbine, a delightful airy flower found in the mountains. But when I go into people’s gardens and see what they actually grow, I often find the wonderful yellow and red Ratiba columnifera that some […]
Growing Tulips
Three Myths about Growing Tulips by Sandy Swegel We are having a beautiful tulip year despite heavy snows. Trees broke in half, but the tulip stems were just short enough when it snowed that they didn’t break. Walking around the neighborhood in wonder at tulips under broken trees, I thought about how sturdy tulips really […]