Gardening in the Rockies

Looking for some informative yet inspiring gardening books? Two very different viewpoints and styles are reviewed in this article.

Jan 1, 2006 - Roger Hugh Smith

Looking for some informative yet inspiring gardening books? Two very different viewpoints and styles are reviewed in this article.

Jan 1, 2006 - Roger Hugh Smith

Looking for some informative yet inspiring gardening books? Two very different viewpoints and styles are reviewed in this article.

Jan 1, 2002 - Roger Hugh Smith

A garden that is beautiful in the winter will rarely be disappointing in other seasons. These winter gardens can evoke images of spring and summer while managing their own brand of bare and frozen beauty.

Dec 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

The growing attraction to mail-order seed houses? Variety - everything and anything can be mail ordered: from nut tree seedlings and heritage wildflowers to shiitake mushroom spawn and blue potatoes. On-line shopping provides you with a vast and diverse selection of seeds. Let your imagination run wild as you plan next years garden this winter.

Nov 2, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Fall gardening tips for the Rockies- discusses late season soil moisture, planting spring bulbs, fall pruning and winter time mulching.

Oct 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Part 2 Vines for the Rockies.

Sep 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Many new gardeners think that vines are for tropical regions only. But the good news is, many stunning vines grow very well in the Rockies. The first part of this articles discusses some basic differences of vine types and some good choices for growing in the Rockies.

Aug 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

A build it yourself compost system for serious gardeners. Simple and flexible instructions for a large 3 bin style composter, along with basic tips for practical use.

Jul 3, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Final in the three part series on beautiful shrubs for the Rockies region. This month, the PeeGee Hydrangea and the Beauty Bush.

Jun 3, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Second in a three part series on fabulous shrubs that thrive in Rockies gardens.

May 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

3 part series - for April, May and June This spring look for these five fabulous shrubs to grow in your Rockies garden. Beauty, hardiness and low maintenance come together in these shrubs to provide years of gardening pleasure.

Apr 2, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

'To Mulch is Divine' Part 3 of- Low Maintenance Gardening; Rockies Style Highlighting the practice and benifits of mulching especially as it pertains to gardening in colder climates.

Mar 1, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Part 2 of Low Maintenance Gardening: Rockies Style - Go Wild! An article on landscapes that thrive on human neglect.

Feb 3, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith

Part 1 in a three part series discussing the how to's of low maintenance gardening in the Rockies, climate zones 1 to 5.

Jan 2, 2001 - Roger Hugh Smith