/tags/gardening Gardening en-US Copyright ������Ů/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-30/growing-your-own-palisade-peach-tree-is-harder-than-it-sounds-heres-how-to-give-it-your-best-shot If you’ve ever dreamed about picking a sweet, fuzzy peach right off your very own Palisade peach tree – well, we have some good news and some bad news. While it is possible to grow a peach tree on the Front Range, plant experts from the CSU extension say there are a lot of pitfalls to be aware of before you plant one. Fri, 30 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-30/growing-your-own-palisade-peach-tree-is-harder-than-it-sounds-heres-how-to-give-it-your-best-shot In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-14/why-no-mow-may-might-be-a-bad-strategy-for-a-healthy-lawn-in-colorado You may have heard about a recent trend in yard care called “No Mow May.” The idea is to support bees and other pollinators by letting dandelions and clover grow in your yard through this month. But "No Mow May" might not be such a good idea in Colorado. We find out why from a CSU plant expert. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-14/why-no-mow-may-might-be-a-bad-strategy-for-a-healthy-lawn-in-colorado In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation New laws and policies from state lawmakers are pushing for more drought-tolerant properties. Part of the effort is restricting what HOAs can ban. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:33:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation Alex Murphy, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-23/want-to-plant-water-efficient-landscaping-but-worried-your-hoa-wont-like-it-state-law-is-on-your-side Homeowners’ associations in Colorado have not always been supportive when residents want to install drought-tolerant landscaping. That’s why, in recent years, state lawmakers passed a handful of laws that make it easier for homeowners to make their yards more water-efficient – even when the local HOA might not like the looks of it. We learn more about these sometimes-overlooked laws on today's In The NoCo. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-23/want-to-plant-water-efficient-landscaping-but-worried-your-hoa-wont-like-it-state-law-is-on-your-side In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-08/you-had-questions-about-growing-native-colorado-plants-in-your-yard-we-found-answers-with-help-from-the-csu-extension The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-08/you-had-questions-about-growing-native-colorado-plants-in-your-yard-we-found-answers-with-help-from-the-csu-extension In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2025-04-01/former-kunc-commentator-and-community-gardening-leader-tom-throgmorton-dies Former ������Ů contributor Tom Throgmorton passed away last week in Fort Collins at 68-years-old. He shared gardening advice on the station for almost two decades. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:44:01 GMT /news/2025-04-01/former-kunc-commentator-and-community-gardening-leader-tom-throgmorton-dies Emma VandenEinde /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-28/your-spring-planting-guide-for-a-beautiful-fire-resistant-yard-and-garden Spring planting season is upon us! But many homeowners are concerned about what plants they should use to help reduce the risk of spreading wildfire. We get expert advice from CSU extension about fire-wise landscaping, on today’s In the NoCo. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-28/your-spring-planting-guide-for-a-beautiful-fire-resistant-yard-and-garden In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2025-03-25/who-will-squash-the-bracket-in-colorado-states-second-annual-veggie-madness-tournament It came down to potatoes vs. winter squash in Colorado State University’s Veggie Madness, a friendly rivalry between CSU extension offices. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Tamara Chuang to find out who won and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:35:59 GMT /news/2025-03-25/who-will-squash-the-bracket-in-colorado-states-second-annual-veggie-madness-tournament Tamara Chuang, The Colorado Sun /news/2025-03-14/keep-it-local-understanding-the-benefits-of-using-native-plants-in-your-yard Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know to get started. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:42:33 GMT /news/2025-03-14/keep-it-local-understanding-the-benefits-of-using-native-plants-in-your-yard Alex Murphy, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-14/native-plants-save-water-and-can-look-great-in-your-yard-heres-your-spring-planting-primer Spring is near. And we have some tips on what to plant this year if you want to grow more native species in your yard. The experts at the CSU Extension recommend native flowers and grasses that do great in Colorado’s arid climate and look spectacular in your yard. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-14/native-plants-save-water-and-can-look-great-in-your-yard-heres-your-spring-planting-primer In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner