Salvia, the genus widely known as sage, is within the family of Lamiaceae, with nearly 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. The Salvia / Sage family includes two very widely used kitchen herbs: Other sages we might know are: On My Wish List… Any other sages I ought to consider? * Note that […]
Fall Sowing for Cold Stratification
Sowing seeds in the fall to allow for cold stratification: This is how I’m doing it this year. The weather has warmed up a bit last week. Armed with new potting soil recipes for plants native to this region, I’d mixed and filled up a whole bunch of potting pots with the mixture. I made […]
Growing Food in Colorado, part II
Foods you can successfully grow in your garden in the Colorado Springs / foothills of the Rockies.
Growing Food in Colorado, part I
Thinking about growing your own food in Colorado’s foothills? Let’s get really real about it.