Why do some years bring relentless droughts, unseasonal snow, or back-to-back hurricanes, while others don’t? As a Colorado Master Gardener and expert in agricultural engineering, I hear this question often.  Weather unpredictability can make gardening the ultimate challenge. You’ll question why your tomatoes were successful one year but not the next, or be left wondering …

When you’re a new gardener, it’s easy to get swept up in the glossy marketing of high-tech gadgets and picture-perfect toolkits. From automated soil test probes to plant health apps on your phone, there is no end to fancy tools that promise to make your life easier in the garden.  Let me let you in …

You don’t need to spend your weekends elbow-deep in the dirt to have a vibrant, productive garden. You can grow a lush, thriving garden that practically takes care of itself, with just a fraction of the time and effort that most people expect.  The key to low-maintenance gardening is to work with nature, not against …

Every year, the arrival of spring whispers a promise of warmer days and greener gardens. However, there is always one last late-season cold snap that threatens to ruin all of your hard work in the garden overnight. The key to avoiding this as much as you can is to understand your region’s last frost date.  …