Dear Eartha, every year about this time I start thinking about my summer vegetable garden. I get excited, spend too much money on seeds, and then get overwhelmed before the gardening season has really begun! What advice do you have for me?While I embrace the snow all winter, there’s nothing wrong with a little summer […]
Dear Eartha, Every summer I start my vegetable garden with the best intentions for healthy eating. And despite finding a ton of new ways to enjoy kale, here I am again, with more greens than one person can possibly handle. Any suggestions for planning my garden differently next summer? At our altitude, vegetable gardening is […]
Dear Eartha, I have never planted my own veggie garden before, but I took the leap this year! Growing my own veggies already brings me so much joy and now my lettuce is growing like crazy. Is there anything I can do with my extras? Hats off to you for taking your first dive into […]
Dear Eartha, I’ve been a patient High Country gardener and haven’t yet planted my vegetable garden, or my annuals. While I’m waiting, I’ve been thinking of adding compost to the beds. Is it really worth it, or is fertilizer enough? I applaud your self-control! Multiple weeks of 60 and 70-degree weather send many gardeners’ minds […]
Dear Eartha, The kale I planted in my garden is going crazy, and there’s no way I can eat it all. There’s no issue with me composting it, right? Congrats on your successful high-altitude garden! Kale and other cool-season veggies thrive in our short mountain summers. So, if you’re up to your ears in leafy […]
Dear Eartha, I recently bought compost from SCRAP for my flower beds. Is it safe to put in my herb garden, too? What’s the environmental benefit of using this instead of commercially bought compost? Double kudos to you – first for giving your flowers an added boost, and second for going local. The High Country Compost […]
Dear Eartha Steward, I would love to grow my own vegetable garden, but I don’t know much about gardening in the mountains. I feel like it would be really good for me to do this! How do you suggest I get started? Growing vegetables in our mountain climate is entirely possible … as long as […]
Dear Eartha, I have never planted a vegetable garden before, but this seems like a great year to start. Should I start seeds inside? When is the best time to begin? Planting a seed is a true act of hope, and personally, I want to nurture all the hope I can right now. Growing vegetables […]
Dear Eartha, the brightly colored autumn leaves are beautiful on the trees, but I know they will soon fall to the ground and the yard work begins. How can I sustainability manage all the leaves in my yard? -Jason, Breckenridge What an excellent question, Jason! The leaves are changing, and the air is getting cooler, […]
Dear Eartha, I’m reworking some garden and landscape beds this year and would like to be especially water-wise. I’m intrigued by a method called hügelkultur. Does this work well in our area? – Caroline, Breckenridge Caroline, our precious resource appreciates your integrity! Even though we had a bountiful winter, water is perpetually scarce here in […]
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