Photo credits (top to bottom):
1. Matka Wariantka
2. Ron Forth
3. Courtesy Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
4. Ron Forth
5. Courtesy Modern Cabana
6. Ron Forth
7. Yashnov Fedor
8. Lynne Furrer




Home and Garden ezine

Home&Garden
summer 2007 contents

Enjoy these fine home and garden articles & tips with your own copy of Boulder County Home & Garden magazine. Subscribe today online or call 303-443-0600. Only $12.00 a year!

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Editor’s Note
A letter from the editor of Boulder County Home & Garden Magazine

Where to Go, Who to Know
Let this calendar be your guide to great home and garden events


great gardens

Plant Portrait
Lauren Springer Ogden explains why comely coneflowers are the perfect plant for summer’s dog days

The Myths and Magic of Xeriscaping
Weed out misconceptions about xeriscapes before you plant

Summer Socials
Discover great additions and alternatives to yet another backyard barbecue

Hang It Up!
A step-by-step guide to making beautiful hanging baskets at a fraction of the retail cost

Paradise Regained
See how one gardener created Paradise in the heart of Louisville

From Dull to Delightful
Follow these homeowners’ lead to turn your yard into an eclectic no-water landscape

Hue and You in the Garden
The second in our two-part series on color in the garden reveals how color schemes help you create a palette

Resource Directory
Refer to this useful compilation of products and services for your home and garden

handfuls of homes

Green Builders Corner
Learn why evaporative coolers are a cool (and green) solution for summer heat

It's Easy Bein' Green
Online only at homeandgardenmag.com
30 no-brainer ways to live a greener lifestyle

The House that Binx Built
Tour a foothills home that qualifies as one mega “Mother of Invention”

Beyond Boulder
This new department focuses on unique homes outside Boulder County, starting with a sustainable “Earthship” community in Taos, N.M.

Made in the Shade
Sample the latest technical innovations in this ancient way to stay cool

A Taste of Italy
This Lafayette home’s decorating was inspired by Italian masterpieces

Dishing Up Design
Takeout applies to more than food; discover how restaurants’ interior designs travel to local homes

Pre-fabulous!
Modern prefabs are sleek, chic and a cheap way to add a spare room to your home

Grill Skill
Add sizzle to al fresco dining with grilling tips (recipes online at homeandgardenmag.com)

Grill Skill Recipes
Online only at homeandgardenmag.com
Four mouth-watering recipes including Tender Grilled Trout, Spicy Grilled Fries, Mediterranean Vegetables with Romesco Sauce and more.

Nuisance Neighbors
Online only at homeandgardenmag.com
Simple steps to resolve suburban disputes in a neighborly fashion

Plus: Helpful tips, how-to's, important resources, and in-depth product information in every issue.

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The Great Frame Up art framing shop, Longmont Colorado

Niwot Interiors home furnishings, Niwot Colorado

Karen's Company interior exterior painting, faux finishes, glazing, staining, decks Boulder Colorado

Zink metal art for home and garden, Boulder Colorado

ambient design center, boulder colorado

The Great Frame Up art framing shop, Boulder Colorado

Ambiance-Staging for quick and profitable home sale

Eco-Flame flue-less vent free open fireplaces fueled by renewable green energy!

Boulder Stove and Flooring: fireplaces, stoves, stone, tile, hardwood flooring

Garden soil, mulch, river rock, pond supplies, flagstone: Pioneer Sand Boulder Colorado

REC Solar, Colorado

Chem Dry of the Rockies, carpet protection

Custom cabinetry national brands cabinets: Kitchens by Wedgewood Boulder CO

Creekside Tree Nursery, Boulder, Colorado