This time of year it isn’t unusual to have some pumpkin leftover after making pumpkin pie. Instead of tossing it – use it for treats for your pets! They’ll love these homemade treats. You’ll notice that this recipe calls for 3 simple ingredients; oats, peanut butter, and soft fruit or vegetables. You can use leftover pumpkin (but not pumpkin pie filling), apples that are a little wrinkly pureed into sauce, or any soft fruit or vegetable with the exception of avocado, onions, mushrooms,…
Rudeneja comes from the Lithuanian root ruduo, meaning autumn or Fall. Rudeneja: the way nature and the weather begin to feel like autumn – the leaves change colors, starting their last great dance before falling away, and the sound of crisp crackling branches and leaves fills the air. The verb form specifically describes the slow and gentle transition when the world begins to prepare for the colder months ahead.…
Leaving leaves on the ground in the Fall is a beneficial gardening practice that supports both the soil and local ecosystems. Fallen leaves naturally decompose over time, enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients, which improves soil structure, enhances moisture retention, and fosters beneficial microorganisms. This layer of leaf litter also acts as a natural mulch, protecting plant roots and insulating the soil during the winter months. Leaves provide critical habitat for various wildlife, including overwintering insects like butterflies,…
And you don’t have to drive I-70! Just a 45-minute drive from Glen Eyrie Castle is Mueller State Park, and it is putting on a stunning Fall color display right now. Go for the Fall High Tea or Castle Tour at Glen Eyrie (a real treat if you haven’t been before), then drive out to Mueller State Park and enjoy Fall in all its glory. Mueller State Park information. High Tea at Glen Eyrie information here. Glen Eyrie Castle tours…
It takes a little effort to help your landscape ease into the fall and winter. Hopefully, you’ve already winterized your irrigation system or scheduled your sprinkler blowout. If not, take a minute today to get it done or get on a professional’s calendar before they book up. Then, turn your focus to preparing trees for winter. Ideally, try to prune your trees when they have gone dormant. Pruning shade trees helps them better handle the snowfall and strong winds of winter…
If you haven’t yet winterized your sprinkler system – it’s that time – or call a professional to get on their schedule soon. Hard freezes typically involve temps at 28 degrees or below for a minimum of 4 hours. A frost can occur at or below the freezing mark of 32 degrees if the humidity is high. If you see a frost warning, here are three things you can do: 1. Cover tender annual veggies and flowers. Use fabric household…
The hardy rose mallow, also known as perennial hibiscus, is a striking, cold-hardy plant that thrives in many garden settings. Hardy Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a plant you want to try! It features large, showy blooms, often in shades of pink, red, white, or bi-color, with a delicate crepe-like texture. This member of the hibiscus family is native to wetlands and coastal regions of North America, making it well-suited to damp soils, though it can also adapt to standard…
This fascinating TV segment explains why, and what some technology companies are doing about it. According to the televised segment on CBS Sunday Morning, the birds are just trying to migrate, but they get distracted by lights or reflections, and are unaware of the hazards posed by glass. Migration is a risky and exhausting time in a bird’s life. Birds migrate hundreds to thousands of miles – sometimes burning half their body mass along the way. Some architects are using new…
It’s a good time to put in some work to help your landscape stay healthy as it heads into dormancy for the winter. It’s still warm, but autumn begins next week and we look forward to cooler days ahead. A little care now will help make your lawn hardier so that it will return next spring as vibrant as ever. Here are some steps to consider. Be sure to talk with us about which of these steps are important for your…
Turf serves an important purpose: it provides recreation areas for adults, kids, and pets alike. But native grasses bring a character all their own, with the added bonus of being low-water and low-maintenance once established. Ornamental grasses can also provide height, varying texture, movement, and year-round interest. Consider adding them to your landscape this year. A few examples of Colorado native grasses for your consideration: Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis). Did you know that Colorado has an official state grass? It…
