The Dirt
What can a Gardener Do in a SnowStorm?
How to Survive Winter by Sandy Swegel Oh my, what a winter. In Colorado we haven’t suffered like the Northeast has…just last week we had five glorious warm sunny days in which I cut back grasses, pruned dormant trees, and started some cleanup. Alas, today, there’s eight inches of snow on top the fence and […]
A Valentine’s Day Gift for the Bees
Bee Love by Sandy Swegel Nothing like Valentine’s Day to make us think about who and what we love. If we look at the huge number of Facebook “likes” we get when Mike posts about bees or wildflowers, we know our followers have a special love for wildflowers and for the bees and other pollinators […]
Lessons from an Orchid Show
Indoor and Outdoor Gardening Ideas by Sandy Swegel Seeking solace from Winter and brown landscapes, I headed to the Denver Botanic Gardens yesterday. They have turned all their indoor spaces into a grand orchid show with orchids in the conservatory, orchids in hallways, and orchids tucked into every nook and cranny. A perfect winter escape. […]