Colorado Native Plant Landscaping | Visit to Jan Midgley’s Lakewood Garden

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Wild Ones Front Range members were treated to a tour of Jan Midgley’s garden in Lakewood. Jan grew most of her native plants from seed and so attendees were excited to see the possibilities. We are also grateful that Jan has been documenting Colorado native plant propagation protocols in her Germination Guide so that anyone may begin growing their own plants!

Jan has installed native plants that appreciate extra water in the front of her house where water naturally collects
Jan has installed native plants that appreciate extra water in the front of her house where water naturally collects
Jan explained her back yard transformation, including installing pathways and avoiding the use of mulch
Jan explained her back yard transformation, including installing pathways and avoiding the use of mulch
Jan has grown some Indian Paintbrush!
Jan has grown some Indian Paintbrush!
A group looks on as Jan explains that she converts a section or two of her yard at a time to make it more manageable. She also puts up fencing to protect from rabbits for the first 18 months or so.
Jan converts a section or two of her yard at a time to make it more manageable. She also puts up fencing to protect from rabbits for the first 18 months or so.

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