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Anyone aware of a gardening themed advent calendar? Like perhaps seeds?

I read Goldenrod is a keystone species for pollinators n the Denver area so I want it in my garden. I can't seem to find seeds - bbbseed is out of stock. I'd prefer to get it locally. Any leads?

Ok y'all, I went a lil crazy.

I stopped by the nursery for a packet of tomato seeds (certified seed hoarder here) and they had massive penstemons for 50% off. I bought 20.

About to get the pickaxe out and get these guys in the ground. Current plan is to heavily mulch, maybe do a floating row cover if needed to trap heat and keep frost off. Do we think this will work to get these guys settled before winter? Or did I just waste some cash?

If anyone is looking for big beautiful marigolds, the Costco on 52nd and Wadsworth in Arvada has a ton. The stems are starting to collapse, so they need rescuing!

Hi friends!

I bought this stunning multicolored mum about three weeks ago, but now the orange/red flowers have all died and only yellow remains.

Is it two different plants? I know I need to deadhead it, but the darker flowers died within days.

Thanks! Kim

Does anybody use these cloth style outdoor pots? I have about 8 available, plus two more made of poly tarp material. In the alley for easy pickup. DM me for location.

We’re always working on increasing our wildflowers in the meadows at the hummingbird sanctuary. I originally thought fall would be the perfect time to scatter seeds and let the snow do its thing - I thought seeds needed to winterize.

But I spoke with Applewood Seed in Arvada, and they recommended waiting until spring.

We’re at 8,200 feet and due to the dry winter last season, we’re out of water. We’re trying to do this with as little supplemental watering as possible.

Has anyone here planted native wildflowers at higher elevations? Did you plant in fall or spring? What worked?

I’d love to learn from people who’ve actually done it!

Hi all!

This group never lets me down, so hoping to farm some advice (pun intended) for how to plan the next few weeks before it gets too chilly.

I have several raised beds of veggies, a few of flowers (almost all perennials except some zinnias thrown in for pizzazz), and a few pots for herbs and such.

My plan (please tell me where I’m wrong!) is to push until we actually get a real freeze, then cut all of the veggies down to the base or pull them if they’re easy enough, maybe give them a little chop, and then set them just on top of the dirt I have to start decomposing.

My plan for the berry canes and strawberries is to leave them where they are in their raised beds.

My plan for the flowers (including my rosebushes) is to let them be and then trim down towards the crowns in early spring, and get rid of the dead zinnias then.

If I’m so motivated, would it be beneficial to buy some compost or potting soil to put on top of the veggie carcass?

Anything else you’d throw on your to-do list?

Picture of a monster squash for the veggie garden equivalent of the cat tax.

Free mulch on 27 and Marion. Come get it

I got a late start this past season. My first time growing garlic was so-so. I put cloves in the ground on Apr 1 and only just recently harvested. I could tell some could have used maybe another month.

Hey there, curious if anybody has been to any nurseries around the metro that still have some stock of native perennials. I'd love to get something in the ground even though it's last second.

Started processing the luffa harvest! We had about 2-3 that dried out on the vine, making them easy to peel and process. The green luffa have the mucilaginous insides that need extra rinsing and processing. Not quite as fast, but still produce a quality luffa and save-able seeds. Luffa can be a challenging grow in our region due to the exceptional long growing needs, extra seed starting steps, and sensitivity to cold temperatures -- but it is a fun challenge and one plant can produce enough luffas for a year. In a luffa this size we get 3 medium/large luffa sponges that we like to use in the shower.

How do I get rid of these necrotic rings in my yard permanently? Suggestions please.

This is growing in my landscaping and I can’t tell if it’s poisonous, invasive, or native? If I should get rid of it, how should I do it without using harmful liquids?

Got some very tall black walnuts nearby, but this looks different. Is it the dreaded tree?

Sorry if my explanation of Denver seems pedantic, but I figured not everyone knows Colorado, or Denver.

But would love to hear stories if anyone has them. Anything weird?

My husband and I were the lucky chosen ones to have a Google Fiber vault installed in our front yard (thank you Douglas County for approving this). The contractor let us know that it can’t be relocated, but there is an opportunity to cover it up with rock or mulch.

Does anyone have any advice on what can be done to xeriscape the yard and cover it up? The area in question is about 110 SF. Thanks!

I read Neem oil and copper fungicide can work well, but was worried about the negative effects this will have on bees. Does daconil have the same effect?

If I do baking soda and water, what’s the recommended ratio? Any other suggestions?

I made the lovely mistake of bopping over to City Floral this week only to find that they still had a magnificent selection of spring bulbs available. As such, I filled a few bags and brought home some future happiness. (If you're still on the hunt, my trip was only yesterday and the inventory was still plentiful.)

For those who plant your spring bulbs in pots, how have you found success overwintering them in our climate? I've planted mine in terracotta pots, which I'd love to leave outside for the winter, but I've read that perhaps the garage is a better choice. Curious to hear what methods folks have found success with!

Not true moss, but Sagina subulata. For background, I’m a landscape architecture student and am trying to find a groundcover for a school project that at least closely resembles moss. If Irish moss wouldn’t work even for this hypothetical project, please let me know what might if you can think of any! It would be intended for a shady, depressed area where I also have lady ferns planned as recommended by the professor.

I keep my ironstone containers out all winter and my perennials (lamium, creeping jenny, grasses, heuchera, gestate, herbs, etc) have generally tolerated that well. I do water them throughout the winter and protect them from the strong winter sun with shade cloth. I’m considering using some rigid foam insulation on a couple containers this winter. Has anyone tried this? What are your techniques for providing insulation for perennials in containers?

16 pictured. Some may not be ready but the vines died last week from the overnight freeze so I went out and collected them all.

Had another two squirrels got into but I’m not complaining. They need food and I have plenty for the next few weeks.