July in Colorado can be the kick off to hot weather for days on end. In fact, in my specific growing area July is considered a “Hot Season” within the Arc of Seasons as taught by Gardenary. Our average high is 90°F with average overnight lows sitting at 58°F. With this heat comes the need…
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Tips For Before & After A Damaging Storm
The above pictures are all from the last few weeks in my garden. You can see I have used shade cloth and even chairs to help protect the garden beds. This season has been so different to any other growing season we have had in at least the last ten years, if not longer. We…
3 Way to Protect Your Plants From Hail
Colorado weather can change in a matter of minutes, being prepared can save your plants from being destroyed by heavy rain or hail. Having systems in place can mean having a thriving garden or losing all your plants. In a pinch anything you can use to cover your plants will work as long it it…