Earthworms, the unsung heroes of our gardens, often get a bad rap. Perhaps it is because they are a little slimy and dirty. Maybe it is because Aristotle called them “intestines of the …
One of the easiest and most effective weed management techniques, that is often overlooked until it is too late, is to simply not plant an invasive in your garden or landscaping. Many …
Recent egg shortages and the high price of eggs have some people wondering if the cost of raising backyard chickens might be worth it to have a steady supply of eggs on demand.
Manifest destiny and westward expansion, North America was covered with large mammals that moved across the landscape grazing as they went. These animals were crowded out and replaced with different …
Did you know that April is National Garden Month? The official proclamation, declared by then-Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack in 2015, “celebrates the great American …
Thinking of swapping out your front lawn for a new xeriscape? Don’t forget to think of the trees. If a tree has been growing in your lawn for decades, you can be sure that it’s gotten …
Your Colorado State University (CSU) Extension team is excited to announce that we have seed potatoes for sale. We are taking pre-orders now for Colorado certified and non-GMO potatoes. All …
With the current high price of eggs, you might be looking for reliable egg substitutes for baking. Not much can replace an egg “eggs-actly,” but some replacements can be suitable …
Since beginning my job as the new Colorado State University (CSU) Extension director, I have received a lot of questions about CSU Extension and what it offers to our community. I am here …
Have you begun dreaming about the beautiful garden that you will plant this coming spring? Are you thinking about those fresh fruits and veggies you will get to enjoy? Are you combing through your …
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate our heart-filled love for one another. Yet, we should celebrate, and thank, our very own hearts every day. Did you know your heart …
Hello, Archuleta County. My name is Cindi Galabota and I am your new Colorado State University (CSU) Extension director. I am very excited to serve our community in this role and look forward to …
Winter interest refers to plants which enhance the winter landscape by remaining above the snowline. They add both visual and nutritional value. In Archuleta County, not many …
What could be better than enjoying a holiday meal with all your favorites — pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes (extra gravy), white bread and butter, turkey, caffeine, carbonated or alcoholic …
Bromus tectorum goes by many names — cheatgrass, downy brome, drooping brome — and is widespread in the Western United States after its accidental introduction in the 1800s from Eurasia. …
Hidden to all except the most observant or determined hikers and amateur botanists, moonwort is a funky plant that is a rare and exciting find. It grows in areas that have seen past …
When it comes to weed management, what’s below the surface is often more important than what is above it. There are two main types of roots: taproots and fibrous roots. …
We are back to another biocontrol agent in our cycle of species spotlight, and it’s not hard to guess what this agent feeds on: leafy spurge. The flea beetles used to control leafy spurge …
It is with mixed emotions that I am writing my last article for “Extension Viewpoints” as your ag and natural resources Extension agent (now called Specialists) and county director.
Like it or not, things in our world are constantly changing: technology, our bodies, our environment, even our relationships. This can create a great deal of anxiety. In order to succeed, we need to be able to adapt to the environment. But, how can we do this and still feel like we are moving in a positive direction?