Harvest Abundance? Give It Away!
Have you ever been hungry, really hungry? Have you ever wondered where your next meal might come from or if it will come at all? According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, one in seven people in Colorado are food insecure. "Food insecure simply means that people are not sure where their next meal is coming from," said Jodi Torpey, a member of Garden Writers Association and volunteer coordinator for Colorado's Plant a Row for Hunger organization. "They're not sure about tomorrow or next week. Even if they are working, minimum wages aren't enough to ensure[...]
Mist Away the Heat this Summer
Everyone knows that a nice summer shower helps cool the earth and makes you feel much better. But when the summer showers can't be depended on to bring relief, smart homeowners make their own, and one of the best ways to do this is with a Do-It-Yourself patio mister kit. A mister placed in the beams of your pergola or roof cover to your patio can cool that area by as much as twenty-five degrees and leave you comfortable on the hottest of summer days. Just ask Bob Loshbough of Lowe's Hardware in Littleton. Bob is a manager in the[...]
A Snake In The Grass May Not Be A Bad Thing
Even the words we use to describe one of nature's most misunderstood animals are enough to give you the creeps—slithery, slimy, sneaky, and poisonous—snakes! And summertime in Colorado is when you're likely to have a snake encounter. Eew! But wait a minute. Are snakes truly as bad as their reputation would have you believe? Recently, we talked with Victoria Sutton, Park Interpreter at the South Platte Park Carson Nature Center in Littleton, and learned more about the nature of snakes in our area. "I love snakes," said Victoria. Originally from Arizona, a state that boasts 14 species of these reptiles,[...]
It’s A Wonderful Life On Deck
Each year, the team at DeckTec is proud to help plan and build many beautiful decks in the Denver area. We know that we're constructing more than just a platform out someone's back door. We're creating the opportunity to build family memories, and make great Outdoor Living moments a reality. Some of our clients get so caught up in the construction process, though, that when the job is done, they're not quite sure how to make the most of their new deck. So here are some wonderful ways you can more fully enjoy your new deck experience: Enjoy the Sounds[...]
Composting: Dirt Easy and Great Rewards
Anyone who gardens for more than a year or two has heard of composting. Some may even have dabbled in it with varying degrees of success. If you've ever been curious about this green thumb practice, we have some great information for you. Recently, we talked to two composting experts in our area and asked for the low down on the humus under our feet. Here's what we found: A Process and a Product Cara Ablin, the color department supervisor for Wilmore Garden Center in Littleton, and Judy Elliott, education specialist and lead trainer for the Denver Master Composter training[...]
