Horticulture Topics
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High-Altitude GardeningDouglas County altitudes range from 5,000 to 8,000 feet and soils are typically heavy clay or sandy. Growing a successful garden may seem daunting to the newcomer. |
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Timely TipsMaster Gardeners provide useful information to help your gardening efforts all year long. |
CSU Extension Information
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Yard and GardenLawn Irrigation Self Audit,Lawn Check, Planttalk, Plant Select, Master Gardener, Native Plant Master.InsectsPest Management, Western Colorado Entomology, Bugs and Spiders. |
Horticulture Publications
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Gardening BasicsSoil Ammendment, Container Gardening, Growing from Seed, Houseplant Care, Landscaping and Xeriscaping. |
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FlowersPerennial and Annual Gardening, Rock Gardens, Roses, Bulbs, Mountain and Wild Flowers, Edible Flowers. |
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Fruits and VegetablesFertilizing Gardens and Trees, Storing Produce, Currants, Gooseberries and Jostaberries, Saving and Storing Seeds. |
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Trees & ShrubsNative Trees and Shrubs, Diseases, Fruit Trees, Evergreen and Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. |
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YardGround Covers, Lawns, Ornamental Grasses, Irrigation, Sustainable Landscaping and Composting. |
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InsectsHousehold, Yard, Fruit, Flower and Garden Insects. Includes information about beneficial insects and general insect control. |
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- 2011 Master Gardener
Applications Due - Sept. 19-October 24, 2011
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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- Fall 2010
- Summer 2010
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