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by Cherie Luke Hellebores, (helleborus spp.) is a long lived perennial in the buttercup, Ranunclaceae, family. About 20 species belong to this genus.  Hellebores have leathery, usually dark green leaves, divided into lobes on leaflets that are often toothed. The flowers come in a wide range of colors including black, yellow, cream, purple, green, red, and rose. The flowers are not true petals, but petal-like sepals. Hellebore Leaves Plant hellebores in light to full shade with rich evenly moist, well drained soil. They are mildly drought tolerant once established. A sheltered area protected from winter winds will help keep evergreen foliage looking best. You should remove any dead foliage around January if not covered in snow. Hellebores are deep rooted and do well when planted in deeply dug holes with a yearly top dressing of compost, being careful not to bury the crown.  They do not need regular dividing for the health of the plant but if you want to divide or move one it is...

by Kurt M. Jones While  Poinsettia  plants are not actually poisonous,  I was recently asked about this.   As a concerned parent of two young children, I decided to do some research about poisonous plants, and learned that the toddler in my life is more harmful to my Poinsettia houseplant than the plant is to him. Poinsettia, not poisonous However, this is not true of all plants in our home and landscape.  Some plants that grow in our landscape or surrounding areas can be dangerous for our children and pets.  One website that I often visit when looking into poisonous plants is CSU's Guide to Poisonous Plants,  http://southcampus.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/index.cfm .  This is a searchable  website  written by Dr. Tony Knight, DVM from the CSU Veterinary School.  Dr. Knight is a world-recognized expert on plant toxins for animals, but he cross references many of his plants as affecting humans. Upon visiting the site and searching...

By Ginger Baer As the warmer weather is arriving many of our native plants will be popping up.   Living in the mountains and hiking amongst these beauties is a favorite pastime for many.   Taking along our dogs is also not all that unusual.   But please beware, there is danger out there for our furry friends.   I have heard many people say that our dogs will not eat something if it is not good for them.   This is just not true. I have seen many cases of dogs becoming ill after eating something that they should not. It can be heartbreaking to see our pets suffering, not to mention watching the angst in their owners. I am writing this article in an effort to help pet owners and hikers in our beautiful Rocky Mountains become more aware of what they need to look for.   This list is not all inclusive, but is gives you a slight idea of what to watch out for. For further information I would refer you to:   ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888...