Author: Jennifer Smith

Colorado Native Plant Landscapes | Fort Collins Members Garden Crawl

| Garden Tours

Larimer & Weld County members attended a garden crawl to five Fort Collins Colorado native plant gardens on June 11th. Curious to learn more about transforming your garden into a habitat with Colorado native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees? Check out our native gardening toolkit, register for an upcoming event, subscribe to our newsletter, and/or become a member – if […] Continue reading "Colorado Native Plant Landscapes | Fort Collins Members Garden Crawl"

Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference | Call for 2024 Presenters

| Native Landscape Planning & Design

The Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference planning committee is now accepting proposals for next year’s in-person conference on February 24, 2024.  The conference’s theme is “Making our Landscapes Count.”  If you have expertise with designing, growing or maintaining native landscapes and would like to be considered as a Conference speaker, submit your proposal by […] Continue reading "Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference | Call for 2024 Presenters"

May Member Meetups | Colorado Native Plant Gardening

| Chapter Updates, Garden Tours

Thanks to all of the members who came out for our May Member Meetups in Boulder and Arvada. Our Regional Coordinators are already planning more gatherings for members to connect with and learn from each other. We are still looking for volunteers to be Regional Coordinators for Colorado Springs. Please email us to learn more. […] Continue reading "May Member Meetups | Colorado Native Plant Gardening"

Ditch the Peat Moss!

| 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!"

Douglas and Elbert County Meet & Greet

| Chapter Updates, Garden Tours

Residents of Douglas & Elbert Counties got to know each other and hiked a protected ecosystem and ranch. Curious to learn more about transforming your garden into a habitat with Colorado native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees? Check out our native gardening toolkit, register for an upcoming event, subscribe to our newsletter, and/or become a member – if you’re not […] Continue reading "Douglas and Elbert County Meet & Greet"

Why Go Beyond Xeriscaping to Coloradoscape?

| Colorado Native Plants, Ecological Services

Primary authors: Deb Lebow Aal & Danna Liebert The Front Range of Colorado is (or was) a short grass prairie ecosystem. That is what issupposed to be here, or at least what was here before European settlers came. Those plants that were here before Europeans arrived we refer to as native plants. The plants that […] Continue reading "Why Go Beyond Xeriscaping to Coloradoscape?"

Colorado Native Wildflowers | Favorite Early Spring Bloomers

| Colorado Native Plants

By Michelle Kinshella Dreary Old Man Winter is still upon us, but soon our calendar will be telling us it’s Spring—the gardener’s favorite time of year! “Conventional” gardeners anticipate their tulips and crocuses, but we native plant lovers have so much more to look forward to, especially if you’re willing to venture forth on a […] Continue reading "Colorado Native Wildflowers | Favorite Early Spring Bloomers"

Protecting Colorado Native Bee Habitat | Spring Stem Cleanup

| Ecological Services, Maintenance

By Jenifer Heath Honey bees are native to Europe and were imported to the U.S. There are over 900 different bee species that are native to Colorado. About 30 percent of our native bee species nest in stems. Most are not yellow and black and only 12 percent of species are social; the rest are […] Continue reading "Protecting Colorado Native Bee Habitat | Spring Stem Cleanup"

Colorado Continues to Invest in Turf Conversion Programs

| Advocacy, Colorado Native Plants, Turf Conversion

As discussed in the February WOFR newsletter, the Colorado General Assembly enacted House Bill 22-1151 in June, 2022. This legislation established a statewide turf replacement program and authorized a limited amount of funding to accelerate lawn conversions. Grants provided under HB-22-1151 will complement and further support the existing rebate and incentive programs of local municipal […] Continue reading "Colorado Continues to Invest in Turf Conversion Programs"