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Home&Garden departments spring 07
Dear Reader, Spring is the most welcome of all seasons, when we watch nature shake off winter’s cold, brown mantle. I eagerly anticipate this time of budding green and warmth, and always watch for the first sign of its arrival. I saw it this year on March 6—a tiny purple crocus poking through black dirt. That first sighting always brings me joy. I think everyone breathes a collective “ahhh” when spring arrives, especially after such a snowy winter. The thought of blossoms and short sleeves and rushing creeks is a panacea for just about anything that ails us. But, like any season, spring brings its own list of chores to our doorsteps. Some are pleasurable: designing the garden, planting seedlings, tending magical sprouts. Others are not as fun: spring-cleaning, digging, weeding. This issue features a bit of both. First the fun stuff: Color can make or break a garden, and if you can paint your garden in plants, you’ll appreciate its splendor that much more. Garden author and designer Tracy DiSabato-Aust gives us tips on how to create an effective palette for the garden by schooling us on the principles of color and what works and what doesn’t. See the first installment of her two-part article, “Hue and You.” Mountain gardeners face different challenges, and "The Uphill Challenge of Mountain Gardening" tells how to work around them. Other stories provide great gardening tips, explain how to decorate your yard and unlock the secrets of stunning container gardens. Now the not so fun, but necessary stuff: If your garage looks anything like mine, read “Cut the Clutter!” for simple and helpful ideas on how to get a jump-start on that jumble. If you’re moving—always stressful—see “It’s Your Move” for ways to make a smooth transition to your new place. And if you’re shopping for a new TV, find out what you should know before you hit the stores by reading “The ABCs of TVs.” But if you’re not in the mood to learn or do, take a photo tour of Don and Karen’s newly remodeled north Boulder digs. They turned their “ugly duckling” into a beautiful swan through a remodel that most architects they interviewed refused to touch. We applaud this couple for staying true to their vision, when nearly everyone on their street has gone the scrape-off route. There’s plenty more in these pages, and even more online at homeandgardenmag.com, where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter with articles on garden feng shui, heated floor tiles and other homey things. You’ll also find a blog, where you can submit home and garden questions and get replies from experts. It’s all on—and off—these pages, so start flipping, clicking and having fun this spring!
Sincerely,
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