Backstory

Sweet, Sweet Pea

Grow a bit of history by planting Aspen’s iconic flower.

05/13/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Grow It Yourself

Top Tips for Gardening in the High Country

Local pros share advice on dealing with short growing seasons, intense sun, an arid climate, and pesky winds.

05/02/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Crowning Glory

3 New Living Roofs to Look up To

Area developers and landscape architects are embracing these elevated spaces, which range from highly functional to beautiful with benefits.

05/25/2017 By Catherine Lutz

Fresh Direct

5 CSA Shares Worth Investing in This Summer

From ribs to radishes, community-supported agriculture programs offer a true taste of the Western Slope.

05/24/2017 By Barbara Platts

Enchanted Garden

A Red Mountain Relaxation Station

Boulders, water features, and a subtle palette weave a tranquil narrative by Escape Garden Design.

07/01/2014 By Julie Comins Pickrell

Zen Style

Scenes from a Sunken Grass Garden in the West End

Bordered by water, the contemporary courtyard both echoes and contrasts its surroundings.

05/01/2014 By Amanda Rae

Nurture, Nature

This Woody Creek Garden Is a Green Dream for Spring

After a gardening disaster and the loss of her mother, Isa Catto Shaw healed her heart by coaxing life from the soil.

07/01/2013 By Isa Catto Shaw