Woody Plant Trials on Colorado’s Western Slope
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
As part of our multi-site woody plant trials throughout Colorado, one site is at...
Know Your Business and Make Sensible Capital Expenditures
I, like many in horticulture, came from the science side with a passion for biology, plant science, and gardening. Traditionally, horticulture is the art...
Shelf Pretty vs. Landscape Strong
Providing a sustainable product
It’s no secret that growing plants in Colorado is not an easy feat! Our soil, wind, and variable temperatures make this...
‘Best Of’ Annuals From 2023 Season
On Aug. 8, 2023, over 250 Industry and Master Gardeners gathered at the Colorado State University (CSU) Annual Trial Gardens to judge close to...
CNGA Annual Awards Honor the Best in the Business
Each year, CNGA recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to CNGA and the industry. Awards are presented during the Industry Celebration which takes...
How to Help Customers with Weed Problems
There’s never a dull moment in the weed world, professes State Weed Coordinator Steve Ryder of the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), adding that...
CDA Bugged by Japanese Beetle and Spotted Lanternfly This Summer
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Seed and Nursery programs had a busy summer with some new developments. Not only do I want you to...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 3 of 3 – Reviewing Financial Statements
After the Income Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), we move to the reviewing Financial...
Top Annuals from CSU Annual Flower Trials
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
During the week of August 3, 2020, only about 90 professionals evaluated the Annual...
Developing Japanese Beetle Biological Control Programs
Over the past two decades, since the Japanese beetle first became established in parts of eastern Colorado, it has proved very well adapted to...
