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WE'RE GOING DIGITAL

Last year's 2023 Harvest issue was our last printed issue. However, don't worry, we're not going away – we'll be adding articles regularly online and will send out our e-magazine to subscribers.

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Colorado Gardener provides our readers with the ideas, information, resources, inspiration and sense of humor needed to grow ornamental and edible plants successfully in our fast changing, unpredictable climate. We emphasize waterwise and environmentally sound practices.

Colorado Gardener is an independently owned gardening newsmagazine that has gone all-digital in 2024.

We do have a limited number of printed back issues that are available for $3 each if desired, contact us if interested in obtaining any copies.

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Should I feed my lawn in May?

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Should I feed my lawn in May?

A: If it has been more than four weeks since the lawn was last fertilized, apply slow release, high nitrogen lawn food this month. It is...

My tall growing flowers like peonies, dahlias, hollyhocks, gladiolus, lilies and salvia have a tendency to flop over by mid summer. How can I stop this from happening?

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My tall growing flowers like peonies, dahlias, hollyhocks, gladiolus, lilies and salvia have a tendency to flop over by mid summer. How can I stop this from happening?

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When can I set out my tropical houseplants that have been indoors all winter?

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When can I set out my tropical houseplants that have been indoors all winter?

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When is it safe to plant potted roses out in the garden?

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When is it safe to plant potted roses out in the garden?

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I have a garden pond with hardy water lilies that stay out all year round. I’d like to add some tropical night blooming water lilies this year. How warm does the water need to be?

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I have a garden pond with hardy water lilies that stay out all year round. I’d like to add some tropical night blooming water lilies this year. How warm does the water need to be?

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How soon can I start direct sowing flower seeds in the garden?

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When is it safe to plant out warm season veggies like squash, peppers and tomatoes?

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When is it safe to plant out warm season veggies like squash, peppers and tomatoes?

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April 2024 Newsletter

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