CHREF Update
Big changes are in the works for the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF). In addition to the continual funding of research, ongoing...
Have You Heard About This Pine Killing Bug?
The pine wilt nematode is not something most of us in the Mountain West have heard of before. I personally came to learn about...
Superior Herbaceous Perennials from Colorado State University
CSU RESEARCH UPDATE
By James E. Klett, Ph.D., CSU Professor & Extension Landscape Horticulturist; & David McKinney, CSU Undergraduate, Horticulture Major
Research continues on evaluating herbaceous...
Training for CNGA members – Certification and Beyond
The Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association (CNGA) has always held education, training, competence, and professionalism in high regard. The mission statement is: “CNGA creates...
Boxwood Hardiness Trials
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
For many, boxwoods are synonymous with hedging and the parterres of many European landscapes....
Tree Expert Dan Burcham, Ph.D., Joins CSU
Daniel Burcham, Ph.D., joined CSU’s Horticulture and Landscape Architect (HSA) department about 1.5 years ago as the university prepared for the retirement of Jim...
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...
2026 Colorado General Assembly Convenes
The Second Regular Session of the 75th General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Opening day featured the traditional remarks from leadership in...
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...
CSU RESEARCH: Update – Some Proven Herbaceous Perennials from CSU Trials
Tania Lemus, Undergraduate Horticulture Student,
Colorado State University
At Colorado State University, we continue to evaluate herbaceous perennial performance at our Perennial Demonstration Teaching, Research Outreach...



















