| Native Plants for Birds Webinar July 24, 6:30-7:30 pm. $5 registration fee – register here. Local nonprofit Denver Audubon will present on the complexity of wild bird diets, highlighting some of our dynamic Colorado native plants for your foothills and montane landscapes that also support beneficial pollinators and other wonderful wildlife. Join us for a lively and engaging workshop – plant it and they will come! Presenter Kate Hogan is a certified CSU Native Plant Master and manages the Kingery Nature Center demonstration gardens at Chatfield State Park. Webinar hosted by CSU Extension. |
| Wool pellets – for fertilization and moisture retention in pots, planters and raised beds * https://www.Wildvalleyfarms.com/ |
| Manufacturers of a biological stimulant containing all natural plant stimulants and kelp-seaweed extracts * https://www.Soildiva.net |
| Fall Garden Cleanup |
| Low Flammability Landscape Plants |
| Become a Colorado State Extension Master Gardener |
| International conference shows gardeners share these traits |
| Echter’s Garden Talk |
| 10 Best High Altitude Plants for Colorado |
| Tips for Deer Resistant Plants and Deer Deterrents from Birds & Blooms |
| High Elevation Plant Finder from High Country Gardens |
| Above 7000′ Plant List from High Country Gardens |
| Sustainable Backyard Learning Center – High Country Gardens |
| CO Native Plant Guide from CSU extension |
| Deer Resistant Perennials for Zone 4&5 from Proven Winners (TM) |
| Creating a Monarch Butterfly Waystation |
| All About Bulbs and Rhizomes from CSU Master Gardeners |
| Growing Vegetables in Containers from CSU Master Gardeners |
| CO Vegetable Guide |
| The Difference Between Potting Soil and Garden Soil |
| Dividing Perennials from Fine Gardening Magazine |
| Sugar Water for Hummingbirds 101 |
| Dividing Perennials Handouts https://columbinegardenclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/10-TIPS-FOR-DIVIDING-PERENNIALS.pdf https://columbinegardenclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Timing-Perennial-Divisions.pdf |
| Colorado Native Plant Society https://conps.org |
| Gilpin County Extension office for research-based information on mountain gardening, high elevation plant recommendations, weed ID, forest tree health, etc. https://gilpin.extension.colostate.edu/ |
| Noxious Weeds area of Gilpin County Extension website https://gilpin.extension.colostate.edu/programs/natu/noxious-weeds/ |
| Mountain horticulture area of Gilpin County Extension website https://gilpin.extension.colostate.edu/programs/mtn-hort/ |
| Unique, smart and sustainable plants inspired by the Rocky Mountain region https://plantselect.org/ |
| Waterwise yards – The toughest plants guaranteed https://www.highcountrygardens.com/ |
| Scraps-to-Soil – Idaho Springs Neighborhood Compost Club https://www.facebook.com/Scraps2Soil |
| A webinar on mountain gardening https://youtu.be/5CkZIEcG8XU |
| Swan Island Dahlias dahlias.com |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ |
| Rain Gardens, Rain Barrels and Rainwater Harvesting are among the information provided by The Colorado Stormwater Center. The center provides education, training and research opportunities with the goal of maintaining and improving the health of lakes, rivers and streams through proper stormwater management. http://stormwatercenter.colostate.edu/ |
| Garden tips, techniques, ideas and tools from Family Handyman https://www.familyhandyman.com/outdoors/garden/ |
| Melinda is a gardening expert based in Wisconsin. She offers a wealth of gardening knowledge and frequent webinars which could also apply to our climate. https://www.Melindamyers.com |
| Seed-Starting 101: Mini Course https://www.floretflowers.com/resources/seed-starting-101/ |
| Seed Starting for Annuals |
| Birdsandblooms.com |
| Sunset Magazine Ultimate Guide to Raised Beds https://link.sunset.com/view/63ef7771bbf27d6c570235c963ef7780824ff5240e563be6/a0f31eab |
 This is a great product for reducing transplant shock and boosting vigor for annuals, vegetables and perennials. I have found that lavender doesn’t care for it though! It is a non-toxic vitamin solution containing vitamin B and kelp. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of this liquid with 1 gallon of water. Can be used for root feeding or as a foliar spray. Excellent for promoting germination of seeds. Available at Home Depot. https://superthrive.com |