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O’Toole’s & True Organic Give To Charity

Saturday May 1, 2021

$4 donation to charity for every True Organic purchase made on a weekend during June, 2021. Over the years, O’Toole’s has donated over $10,000
and helped with food drives, toy drives, and landscaping!

Employment

Monday March 8, 2021

Spring is calling, and so are we! O’Toole’s Garden Center, a Denver favorite for over 45 years, is looking for passionate plant enthusiasts to join our team for the upcoming season.

Ask a Gardener – Japanese Beetle

Thursday June 11, 2020

Japanese Beetles damage plants as both adults and larvae. Adults feed on soft leaf tissue, leaving skeletonized foliage. Larvae feed on roots, especially turf grass, leaving dead, brown patches in the lawn. Cech out this blog entry for tips and products to address both the larvae and the adult bugs.

Houseplants for the Bathroom

Wednesday November 6, 2019

A well-chosen houseplant or two can brighten up any room in your house, even the bathroom! After a long, hot shower the atmosphere in the bathroom perfectly mimics the lush, humid tropics. Plus, there’s always plenty of water at hand (try sticking your plants in the sink or the shower for a quick, easy soak down!) But the bathroom isn’t …

The Weird World of Carnivorous Plants!

Friday October 25, 2019

In dark, boggy corners of the world, where water and sunlight are in abundance but the soil is poor and acidic, plants turn to desperate measures for nutrition. These plants have developed the uncanniest adaptation to this harsh world; trapping, killing and eating small invertebrates, insects, small frogs, mice and perhaps something larger… Just in time for Halloween, we have …

2019 Garden Giveaway Winners!

Wednesday August 14, 2019

Thank you so much to every one who participated in our second Garden Giveaway contest. We had such an amazing turn out – over 70 submissions. Last week, our panel of judges had a nearly impossible task – narrowing down so many beautiful gardens to just a handful of winners. But after much discussion and debate, we are so pleased …

Made in the Shade: Tips for Shade Containers

Tuesday June 4, 2019

A collection of beautiful shade containers can turn that shady corner of the garden or patio into a hidden oasis on a hot summer afternoon. Shade loving plants have a charm and personality all there own – distinct from sunny plants but just as beautiful. Here are a few ideas and tips to help you create your own shady hideaway!How …

Kale Slaw Spring Salad

Tuesday May 7, 2019

Here at O’Toole’s, we love to eat almost as much as we love to garden. In fact, the two go hand in hand. What could be better than preparing a home-cooked meal using ingredients fresh from your garden? That’s why we’ve started this new feature on our Garden Blog, the Recipe of the Month Club! Each month, we’ll be sharing …

Frost Dates and Soil Temperature

Tuesday April 9, 2019

On the ends of the growing season, during the early spring and the late fall, it’s important to keep a sharp eye on the weather report. As all Coloradans know, weather during these strong seasons can change on a dime. Here’s some important dates to keep in mind when your out in your garden in the spring and fall. The …