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Dr. Alison O'Connor, Extension Professor of Horticulture at Colorado State University, will take you on a journey of several new myths - including if "baby carrots" are their own variety and why daylight savings is linked to an entomologist.

Allisa Linfield, Extension Horticulture Specialist in El Paso County, teaches on the topic of starting native plants from seed. Allisa covers a host of topics relative to native plant species that can be used successfully in our urban landscapes, including: what is a native, propagation methods, and various seed treatment options that can enhance propagation success.

Eric Hammond, Boulder County Director and CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist, teaches about the many ways you can extend the gardening season - both at the beginning of the season and at the end.

Michaela Truslove, Water Equity Program Coordinator for the Colorado Water Center, teaches about the creation of fire-resilient landscapes that are also attractive and wildlife and pollinator-friendly. Discussed are the concept of defensible spaces around homes and other building and plant selection to reduce fuel load in the event of fire.

Tony Koski, Extension Turf Specialist at Colorado State University, talks about lawn grass alternatives that can save water in the landscape. The pros and cons of buffalograss, blue grama, little bluestem, wheatgrasses, and cold-hardy bermudagrass are discussed.

Dr. Jim Klett, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University, talks about his favorite shrubs for Colorado's landscapes. You'll find old favorites discussed here, as well as other new promising and beautiful species you may never seen or heard about.

Eric Hammond, CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist and County Director for Adams and Boulder Counties, presents some of the best tree choices for the Front Range of Colorado.

Alison O'Connor, Extension Horticulturist for Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County, teaches about the many benefits that gardening can provide to people - physically and mentally. Tips on vegetable gardening, tree care, and lawn care for this spring are discussed.

Seeding Starting

Tony Koski, Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Colorado State University, discusses the potential benefits of clover as a lawn alternative - or as an addition to your existing lawn. He also delves into the topic of organic lawn care - how you can manage your home lawn organically. Organic fertilizers and effective natural/organic pest management products are also covered.

Alison O'Connor (CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist in Larimer County) and Cassey Anderson (CSU Horticulture Specialist in Adams County) give a totally biased take on their favorite perennials for Colorado gardens.

Dr. Chad Miller, professor of ornamental horticulture in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University, provides an update on the best new annual and perennial ornamental plants after the 2023 growing season at the CSU Annual and Perennial Flower Trial Gardens (flowertrials.colostate.edu/ )

New Horticultural Myths for 2023

Jeff Stoven talks about working for Bailey Nursery.

Plants That Will Kill You

STEP into Trees

Turf Species Selection WARM SEASON

Turf Species Selection COOL SEASON

Summer Turf Woes

Sustainable Landscaping - and Why it Matters

Pollinators in the Urban Landscape

A Colorado Insect Update: Grasshoppers and Mantids with Dr. Whitney Cranshaw

Totally Trees

Edible Landscaping

Borers Beetles and Backyard Pests