If you've got big plans for your springtime gardening, why not get a head-start by putting some of those ideas into action, right now? Read more about Begin Your Spring Gardening Now
Although the temperature outside is still dipping pretty low, here in the Denver area, we're already starting to experience some warm and sunny, springlike days. Yes, although it's still officially a full two months away, spring is definitely in the air. While it's a bit too early to start any major planting, late January and early February is a great time to begin making plans for your spring gardens. Use this checklist to start planning now for beautiful springtime blooms: Read more about Creating your Dream Garden
White sage, scientifically named Salvia Apiana, is a hardy plant that grows well in Colorado indoors and out. A native perennial, white sage can reach heights of up to 4.9 feet when grown outdoors. Read more about How to Grow White Sage
If you have limited space in your home, consider growing Bonsai trees. These miniature trees mimic nature on a tiny scale, and just one or two well-placed plants can add charm and beauty to your living quarters. Read more about How to Water a Bonsai Tree
The jade plant, also known as the “money tree,” is a beautiful succulent that can be successfully grown indoors. Read more about How to Grow a Jade Plant Indoors
Have you ever wanted to make your own evergreen wreath, but were intimidated by the complicated tutorials you find online? Don't be thwarted—evergreen wreaths can be easy and fun to make. Read more about How to Make an Evergreen Wreath the Old-Fashioned Way
Flowers are delightful, and when they're found in unexpected places, the pleasure they bring is multiplied. Sure, a simple vase of flowers is quite nice, but it's typical, and won't likely produce compliments and accolades from your visitors. Why not surprise your friends and house guests this holiday season with some beautiful blossoms in unlikely places? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Read more about Surprise them with Flowers!
Looking for ways to make your home more festive this winter? Fresh holiday greenery adds charm, fragrance, and beauty to the home, instantly. There are many places in the Denver area to purchase quality evergreens and botanical holiday décor. Here are a few of my personal favorites:
Paulino Gardens
Paulino Gardens is a full-service nursery and garden center offering fresh mistletoe and a variety of evergreen garlands, wreaths, and boughs. There extensive selection includes juniper, silver fir, douglas fir, and western cedar. The nursery is located at 6300 North Broadway in Denver.
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Looking for a great gift for the flower enthusiast or gardener in your life? Consider gifts that help your friends indulge their passions. Here are a few ideas to inspire:
Gardening Tools: Sure, the ground is still covered in snow, but a basket of hand-held gardening tools is a cheerful reminder to your gardening pals that spring is indeed on the way and will get here eventually. Include a trowel, spade, aerator, planter, some gardening gloves, and maybe even a kneeling pad. When it warms up and it's again time to garden, your friend will use your gift and remember your thoughtfulness, while other gifts are long since forgotten.
Botanical Essences: Another nice gift to consider giving your friends who have a passion for plants is a set of botanical essences or essential oils. Avoid synthetics, and instead choose products that are made from pure plant oils and extracts. These all-natural perfumes can be used to scent your home, your bath, or your body. Try rubbing some jasmine essential oil on a candle before lighting it to infuse the room with the lovely smell of the garden. Spritz a little gardenia essence onto the bedclothes for a flower-fresh aroma in the bedroom. Concentrated plant power at its best, oils and essences make great gifts for the gardener because they're both useful and enjoyable.
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Decorating our homes with fresh wreaths, garlands, and other fine bits of live greenery is a popular holiday past time in Denver, where the high altitude and bright sunlight produces some of the world's most beautiful evergreens. Though lovely to look at, some of these plants can be toxic, not to mention the fact that they can seem to turn dry and wilted within hours of bringing them indoors. Don't be too discouraged, though—if you're planning to use natural plants in your winter decorating, there are just a few things you need to know to help make sure your experience is not disappointing. Read more about Holiday Decorating with Fresh Greenery