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Home&Garden departments
The satisfaction of knowing you tended and nurtured a living presence is a joy that sits refreshingly in the soul.
Because my yard is Grand Central for deer and other wildlife, I’ve never had much luck with it. I did manage to grow pretty decent tomatoes and herbs in containers on a balcony where the deer feared to tread. And each year, I plant a few annuals and bulbs. But I’m still waiting for the day when I have the carefree time to putter around the yard planting and pulling and putting up deer fences so I can actually grow a vegetable garden. Even though my garden activities are somewhat curtailed, I understand the gets-in-your-soul part. The heady earthy scents, the mysterious sprouting of a tiny seed, the intoxicating flower fragrances, the incomparable flavor of fresh vegetables, and just the satisfaction of knowing you tended and nurtured a living presence is a joy that sits refreshingly in the soul. Since it is officially spring (yea!), we’ve filled these pages with garden stories that will hopefully educate, entertain and inspire you. On the educational side, Mikl Brawner tells how to properly prune a tree. Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens, discusses good crab apple picks for local yards, and Lauren Springer Ogden delves into pretty species tulips. David Wann explains why it’s best to plant companion vegetables. What if you’ve just moved to a new development without landscaping? We’ve planned for that contingency, and you can get some pointers by reading “From Plain Plot to Paradise”. On the entertaining side, visit two local gardens with diverse philosophies. Susie Chandler’s downtown Boulder garden is a riot of color and chaos, and a labor of love, given that she’s only renting her property. Michele and Bill Obermeier’s Lafayette garden is simply phenomenal—and inspirational. You’ll love their tale f how Michele’s mother, Bette Hinz, created this garden for her family. It unites not only her brood, but the whole community. If you aren’t so enamored of digging in the dirt, we have something for you, too. Learn about solar energy, how to select art for your home, or how to best light areas around your home. If you just want to look at cool photos, turn to “Keen Kitchens” or “Magical Mushroom”. The former explains how to create a style for your kitchen, while the latter profiles an amazing home created by Boulder’s renegade and visionary architect Charles Haertling. You can also tour a Victorian remodel. Thanks to all the wonderful homeowners and gardeners who shared their lovely spaces with us. As we put this issue to bed and the blossoms begin to spring up around us, enjoy the beauty and freshness of this enchanting season.
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