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It's Spring Again at I Love To Grow Garden & Nursery!

Hi Everyone, this is CJ, Happy Spring In The Rockies of Boulder, Colorado!

The I Love To Grow Garden & Nursery is officially open for its 2011 Season for your Gardening & Landscaping needs & Inspirational Ideas. We're located at 4715 Broadway in N. Boulder. Come check out the array of plants specific to the beautiful high desert landscapes of Colorado. We have flowering plants, hanging baskets, vegetables & herbs to mention but a few for…

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Added by Bill Hayes on May 27, 2011 at 5:18pm — No Comments

The New York Times Travel Visits I Love To Grow Garden

Cool spotlight for the garden! I Love To Grow along with fellow NoBo merchants keep the vibe going as a hip place to be. Kudos to everyone who contributed, Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!

We hope you can make it for the Holiday Open House, December…

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Added by CJ Jorgensen on December 6, 2010 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Meet & Mingle with Art, Holiday Open House

Hi Everyone,…

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Added by CJ Jorgensen on November 17, 2010 at 4:40pm — No Comments

October's First Friday NoBo Art Walk & Weekend Events

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Added by CJ Jorgensen on September 14, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

August NoBo Nite Art Walk

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Added by CJ Jorgensen on August 10, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

I enjoyed the beautiful Secret Garden flowers and Artists and everyone who is helping us all bloom at I Love to Grow! Serena

Added by Serena Benson on August 8, 2010 at 11:11am — No Comments

Thanks For Your Support!

Hey Everyone!

WOW…A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the success of the garden’s first event of the summer. We’re excited about creating…

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Added by CJ Jorgensen on July 8, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Thanks!

Hi all! Thanks a bunch for having me and the Mountain Trance band at your cool venue. It was a great time for sure.
Have a great day! ~JVonD

Added by JVonD on September 19, 2009 at 11:34am — No Comments

How to Reuse Disposable Plastic Containers for Gardening

Love pastries and foods from the grocery store but don't know what to do with all those left-over plastic containers? If you're an avid gardener or just starting out, here are some tips to reuse those containers to grow plants.

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1. Find an empty container and make sure it is very clean. You may need to soak it to remove the food particles.

2. Poke holes in the bottom for drainage. Use a sharp tool to avoid splitting the plastic. If you are trying hydroponic… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on January 6, 2009 at 9:25pm — No Comments

How to Create a No Dig Garden

Why do it the hard way?

Do away with weed-infested areas the easy way. Make new flower/veggie beds in areas of poor soil, etc. No Digging!

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1. Save all those newspapers, local/free press papers, etc., that you recycle - preferably not the glossy, colored, advertising brochures - just newsprint. Use your neighbour's papers, too!

2. Get enough mulch from your local nursery (color/texture to your liking) to cover the area to a depth of three… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on January 6, 2009 at 9:19pm — No Comments

How to Use Homemade Garden Sprays Safely

Making your own organic, environmentally-friendly and low-toxicity sprays at home is a healthy and budget-conscious alternative to commercially produced sprays. Although most of these organic, homemade sprays are safer on the whole, care still needs to be taken in handling and using them, given that any concentrated form of plants and organic products does carry some potential for risk if mishandled.

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1. Use appropriate containers. Always use containers that are clean… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on January 6, 2009 at 9:14pm — No Comments

How to Start Guerilla Gardening

Guerilla gardening is a term used to describe the unauthorized cultivation of plants or crops on vacant public or private land. For some practitioners, Guerilla Gardening is a political statement about land rights or reform[1]; for others, it is primarily an opportunity to beautify and improve neglected, barren or overgrown spaces. Guerilla gardening can be conducted either via secretive night missions or openly in an attempt to engage others in the idea of community improvement; regardless of… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on January 6, 2009 at 9:10pm — No Comments

I Went To A Garden Party

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Added by Bill Hayes on September 11, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

How to Create a Zen Garden

Making a beautiful Zen garden can be just as peaceful and fulfilling as having one. Such a refuge can be placed in nearly any space, ranging from large, sweeping gardens that encompass acres to tiny, desktop gardens that take up no more room than a notebook. Here's how to create a constantly changing work of art that is visually pleasing with clean, flowing lines and carefully placed objects.

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1. Decide how large you want to make your Zen garden. Assess your… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on July 15, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

How to Grow Herb Gardens from Seed

How to Grow Herb Gardens from Seed

Various potted herbs on a balcony

Various potted herbs on a balcony

Growing an herb garden from seed is a very rewarding endeavor and a fun winter time activity. In general, herbs tolerate poor growing conditions and still reward you with aromatic leaves and flowers.

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1. Soak seeds. Soak the seeds in water a few hours, or even overnight, before planting them.

2.Seeds inside pots

Seeds inside… Continue

Added by Bill Hayes on July 15, 2008 at 1:05pm — No Comments