In February, we wait with bated breath as the famous groundhog emerges from his burrow and looks for his shadow, thus predicting the weather for the next three months. How did this strange series of events come to pass? Well, this most quirky of American holidays has a surprisingly long lineage. Read on to learn more about this wacky winter …
Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Tuesday December 11, 2018
O’Toole’s has a huge selection of gift ideas for every gardener – from green thumbs to green horns. Here are a few of our favorite gardening goodies!
5 Stylish (and Easy!) Houseplants
Tuesday February 20, 2018
HGTV has once again named indoor gardening as one of their Top Gardening Trends. Filling your house with plants creates a harmonious mixture of natural beauty and stylish decor. And when you can marry style with easy care, you’ve really got it made!
What You’ll Need to Start Your Seeds
Monday February 5, 2018
Starting seeds indoors is fun, economic and a great cure for cabin fever. Best of all, you can get started with just a few simple items. Here’s what you’ll need to get your garden going this winter. Containers The classic indoor seed set up includes a plastic tray, clear dome and inserts of small cells where the seeds will grow, …
Winter Watering
Sunday January 14, 2018
While the rest of the country deals with record-breaking cold, we’ve had an unseasonably warm and dry start to 2018. There’s probably been more snow in Florida than Denver so far this year. Talk about a wacky winter! But while the mild days are great for a walk in the park, they can be hard on our garden plants. Even …
Winter Bird Feeding
Tuesday November 28, 2017
When making your holiday guest list, don’t forget our local feathered friends! Many birds, including juncos, woodpeckers, chickadees, siskins, grosbeaks, finches, jays and nuthatches live in Colorado all year long. A little extra holiday hospitality can help them weather the long, cold months (and they’ll probably be less work than your in-laws!) Food Everybody has different favorite holiday foods. For …
Sunscald & Tree Wrap
Wednesday November 8, 2017
It might seem counter-intuitive, but one of the biggest threats to young trees during the winter is not the cold – but the sun. During the winter, the tree has shed all of its leaves which were providing shade and protection to its trunk. The sun shines at a lower angle in the sky and the white snow that often …
Ask a Gardener – Winterizing Clay Pots
Wednesday November 9, 2016
Yes, clay pots can crack during the winter. As water freezes, it expands causing fissures and cracks in your pots. It’s the same thing that causes potholes to form in the road. Though it can happen to just about any material, the most susceptible pots are those made of terra cotta and clay. In fact, the very thing that makes …