INTRODUCTION Botanical art was historically the only way humans could keep track of the plants around them. Intricate drawings accompanied by written plant behaviors were imperative to the understanding of any given plant’s benefits or for that matter, toxicity. Many of botanical drawings also depict a plant’s interaction with other living organisms, like the example…

Rose, Rosa woodsii. 🍃🌸🍃 This beautiful gem of a flower can be found in the wild in subalpine and montane forests of the Rocky Mountains. Last year we planted one of these in our garden and I’m so grateful for its beauty and lasting blooms. They are a wonderful addition to Colorado gardens because they…

Planting and caring for your garden is a lot of work and depending on the type of garden you have, it can be expensive too. You don’t want plant trees and perennials that won’t make it through the winter, so it’s essential that you know your planting zone, especially if you live at higher altitudes.…