Patrick: I’m Patrick from O’Tooles Garden Center. I’m here with Ann from Neptune’s Harvest. Ann: So I just flew in from Massachusetts, and I heard you were in a drought, but clearly I brought some weather for you guys. Patrick: For us here in the arid west, water is always really important. Moisture Retention and Soil Health Ann: Water is …
Growing in a Drought: Low-Water Gardening Tips from O’Tooles and the CSU Extension Office
Thursday July 2, 2026
Pat: In Colorado, we can experience all four seasons in one week, but this season is supposed to be extra dry. So we’re here with John Murgel from the Colorado State Extension office to give us some tips on growing in drought. So John, could you tell us a little bit more about the Extension office? John: Sure thing. So …
Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Colorado Garden
Thursday April 9, 2026
Learn how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your Colorado garden with native milkweed, the right feeders, and pollinator-friendly plants from O’Toole’s.
The Holiday Season at O’Toole’s Garden Center
Wednesday December 3, 2025
It’s the holiday season at O’Tooles Garden Center. We’ve got all natural Christmas trees, including these evergreens that can be used as decoration or planted in the garden.
Bubblegum Vista Supertunias & Colorado’s Choice Magic
Monday December 1, 2025
Patrick: Hey, good morning. It’s a beautiful day. Patrick: We’re here at our Lakewood location to talk about some of our favorite plants. Bryce: So, Pat, tell us a little bit about this flower and the kind of conditions that’s really going to make it thrive. Patrick: Yeah. The Bubblegum Vista Supertunia is a customer favorite. Bubblegum Vistas love the …
Fall at O’Tooles Garden Center: Décor, Planting & Winterizing
Wednesday October 1, 2025
If you’re looking for a fall activity that’s closer than the pumpkin patch but nicer than the grocery store, come on in and check out our great selection of fall décor. In addition to great fall décor like pumpkins and mums, we’ve also got great late-season favorites like sunflowers, rudbeckia, ornamental peppers, pansies, and more. We’ve got a great selection …
Tomatomania 2025
Friday July 11, 2025
Welcome with Pat O’Toole Today’s the big day, Pat. That’s right, yes. TomatoMania. We’ve been waiting. Anticipating. How’s it going with checking people in? Great. We’ve already had, uh, several people for the winners from the, uh, early, early bird contest. So just finished putting the tomatoes out so they’re fresh off the truck ready to go? Today is TomatoMania, …
Battling the Japanese Beetle Invasion in Colorado
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Bryce: Are your leaves looking more like Swiss cheese? Newsflash: the dreaded Japanese beetle infestation is hitting Colorado. Patrick: If you’re seeing those chewed-up Swiss cheese leaves, and you’re seeing those distinctive green and copper bugs, there’s a good chance you’ve got the Japanese beetle. Bryce: It’s my understanding that they’ve been a problem for Colorado for years, and they …
Cultivating Well-being with Houseplants
Wednesday March 26, 2025
How do you escape the stress of today’s news and the artificial lights of your computer screen and smart phone?
Our customers say that gardening is part of their “me time”, and that it helps them feel hopeful and positive, the same can be said about caring for houseplants.