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More Wildflowers
All About Wildflowers by Sandy Swegel The fields and meadows of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado are awash in wildflowers this year. Lots of moisture in the Fall and Spring has turned our mountains into riots of color that started early and keeps going and going. We, gardeners, keep playing hooky from our weeding tasks to hike along mountain […]
Inviting Orioles for Summer Dining
Summer Harvest by Sandy Swegel This is the best time of the year. Summer Harvest is coming in strong. Cherry tomatoes and grilled marinated zucchini make wonderful summer suppers followed by fresh cherries and peaches. A bottle of cold Prosecco and French brie and a couple of friends make for lovely summer evenings. The only thing needed […]
My Squash is Wilting
How to Save Your Squash by Sandy Swegel Eww…Yet another bug thriving this year and ruining my food. Most of us have experienced our squashes suffering from powdery mildew that coats the leaves white, but knowledgeable gardeners are perplexed here in Colorado by squash that suddenly completely wilts and dies. Turns out if the squash is […]