Month: June 2023

Colorado Wildflowers: Native Plants for Cut Flowers

June 1st, 2023May 12, 2024 | Colorado Native Plants

By Helen SkibaFarmer, Artemis Flower Farm Did you know that many Colorado Wildflowers make great cut flowers? You could plant lots of native Colorado wildflowers in your yard for use in bouquets. Finding a native plant that also works as a cut flower can be challenging! Cut flowers need to stand up to plenty of […] Continue reading "Colorado Wildflowers: Native Plants for Cut Flowers"

Ditch the Peat Moss!

June 1st, 2023November 1, 2023 | Ecological Services

By Ayn Schmit Sustainability of the materials we use in our landscapes is an increasing focus for many gardeners, from the use of gravel mulch (gravel mining harms rivers and wetlands) to the source of soil amendments. Gardeners in the U.S. have relied on peat moss for years for its ability to retain water and […] Continue reading "Ditch the Peat Moss!"