— Subscribe to this topic on PagosaSUN.comFarmers Market hours to change Sept. 6
By Pauline Benetti Special to The PREVIEW Activities, products and hours at the Pagosa Farmers Market change with the temperatures. The current hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be…
Growing tomatoes in Colorado is rewarding, challenging
Nothing can beat the taste and juiciness of a home-grown tomato. And in spite of our short season, backyard growers can be successful. If you have a greenhouse of some…
Marijuana grow houses and zoning laws reviewed
By Courtney Gibb Special to The SUN Question: What are the zoning laws for grow houses? Answer: The Colorado Constitution permits both the personal and commercial cultivation of medical and…
Thank you for a great county fair
The tents are down, the animals are gone and 4-H projects have moved on to Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The Archuleta County Fair is over for another year and…
Freezing: A great way to preserve summer fruit
If you go to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning or shop the produce section of the grocery store, you can’t miss the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Many…
Greenhouse Gardening Series features state, regional and local experts
By Roberta Tolan Special to The PREVIEW Gardening in Pagosa Country can be challenging at best. One of the ways to have a successful garden in spite of our short…
Identify, encourage beneficial insects in your garden
All year-round, but especially during the summer, it is important to recognize, work with and encourage beneficial insects. Beneficial insects are those that provide natural, or biological, control for insect…
Funding available for organic certification
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that $11.5 million is available nationally in Farm Bill funding for organic certification cost-share assistance. The certification assistance is meant to help…
Backyard gardeners participate in Pagosa Farmers Market
By Pauline Benetti Special to The SUN With the rise in popularity of backyard gardening, some Pagosans have found themselves with excess produce from week to week. The Pagosa Farmers…
Easter traditions: colored eggs and Easter lilies
For many, the Easter holiday is not complete without decorating hard-boiled eggs and the annual Easter egg hunt. When I was young, eggs were usually colored Easter weekend and often…
