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Planning and Getting Ready for Garden 2017 by Ed Powers

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I live between Conifer and Evergreen at 7600 feet.   I have lived here for more than 5 years with gardening challenges galore.   Last year I built 2- 4 feet by 4 feet raised gardens.   Quite frankly, even at that size I had the best garden I have had up here.   I also grew some tomatoes indoor over the winter that produced the largest best fruit I have ever had gardening.   So moving forward this year, I decided to start my tomatoes, squash and peppers along with several flowers in December/ January in 2017.   I will also start a second crop in February.   My hope is that they will survive to be larger plants in June.   My belief and experience from last year is that this l will produce a better garden.   I also intend on building another raised garden 8x3 feet.   I have started the process by planting seeds I saved from last year since they are all heirlooms.   This will include Russian Black Crim tomatoes (this is the 3 rd season for these seeds so they should adapted somewhat to o

Selecting Houseplants by Kurt M. Jones, Chaffee County Extension Director

            Houseplants add to the décor of any room or office.   Look at any magazine photograph of a room, and plants will be visible.   In today’s lifestyle of high technology and fast pace, many people are re-discovering the joy of raising houseplants.             Houseplants play a dramatic role in the design of a room.   Office lobbies have utilized plants to help the visitor feel more comfortable and to give the impression that this space is lived in.   Plants offer a unique contrast in many homes and offices.   Adding plants to a high-tech work environment offers a contrast or highlight to these areas.             Plants can vary in looks, size, and shape.   It is important to consider not only the size of the plants you wish to decorate with, but also the growing conditions for the plant.   Plants requiring full sunlight will not be as productive in hallways.   Some houseplants are also adversely affected by cold drafts, thereby limiting where they can be placed in the home.