CSU’s Dr. Klett Retiring After 40+ Years
James Klett, Ph.D., became a faculty member at Colorado State University (CSU) in 1980, more than 40 years ago. By the simple fact of...
Creating Desirable Outdoor Living to Maximize Property Values
It’s no secret Coloradans love the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces are important for Colorado homes. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to creating the...
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....
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...
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...
CSU RESEARCH: First Year Perennials with Superior Flowering from 2021 Perennial...
The Perennial Trial Garden Committee at Colorado State University (CSU) met recently to determine which plants from our 2021 trial were “Superior First Year...
Seven “Top Performer” Perennials in 2023
The Colorado State University (CSU) Trial Gardens attract thousands of visitors to the campus each year. Trial Gardens include the Annual and Perennial Trial...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 2 of 3 – The Income Statement
Moving on from the Balance Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), go to the Income...
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...
Implementing Multiple Strategies to Battle Japanese Beetle
NEWS FROM THE CDA
By Laura Pottorff, CGG, Nursery & Plant Pest Quarantine Program Manager, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Quarantine pests and laws associated with their...
