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GROW MORE VEGETABLES – Learn how at Weehawken’s gardening workshop, April 28 at the Ridgway Community Garden. (File photo)

LAWN & GARDEN BRIEFS
Agricultural Symposium April 20-21 in Ridgway

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Agriculture Symposium and gardening class in Ridgway… Native Plant Master courses in Telluride.

PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE is an invasive plant that can be found along regional waterways. (Courtesy photo)

What Are Invasive Species? More Than Just Weeds In the Garden.
Do you part to keep invasive species from invading our land and waterways.

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MEMBERS OF THE BRADLEY GROUP gather inside their Willow St. shed. Left to right, J.R. Bradley, Norm Tourigny, Ellen Bradley, Tom Curtis and Dave Delcarlo at the garage HQ in Telluride. (Courtesy photo)

A Telluride Neighborhood Landscaping Company That Delivers on Its Promises
Telluride’s neighborhood landscape company the Bradley Group celebrates fifteen years of landscaping Telluride-style.

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Plant Select Promotes Six New Plants for 2012
For sure-bet plants for the 2012 growing season, check out Plant Select’s latest favorites.

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LOW WATER PLANTS – One way to save water is to plant native species, says Heather Gilliam of San Juan Nursery, such as ephedra on the left, globe caragana on the right, and various kinds of sage, in the background. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)

Save Water by Xeriscaping Or Cutting Back on Unnecessary Watering
Up to half of household water goes to yards and gardens.

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Chasing Weeds Using Proper Identification, Timing and Technique
Successful control of noxious weeds requires proper identification, timing and technique.

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SUCCESS STORY – This quinoa, grown at 9,000 feet, in San Miguel County, is a promising crop for at higher elevation farmers. (Courtesy photo)

Early Tri-County Tests Say Quinoa Shows Promise
Survey says it's time for quinoa to be grown in San Miguel and Ouray counties.

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Building Farmers One Class at a Time
The CSU Extension has a new class to promote the business of farming.

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READY TO PLANT -- The Norwood Community Garden has a new water pump and piping in place for ease of watering at each garden plot. (Photo by Jessica Newens)

GARDEN BRIEFS
Ridgway Garden Tour Fundraiser Planned for June 26
Norwood Community Garden Film Fundraiser

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When the Enemy is Adorable
Golden-mantled ground squirrels may be cute, but they can wreak havoc on a garden.

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READY TO PLANT – Even though we will likely get more snow this year, it’s not too early for ‘cold plants’ like pansies and violas to go into outdoor beds, says Gayle Goodhue (above), owner of San Juan Gardens in Montrose. Vegetables such as cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower can also handle typical Colorado spring weather. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)

Home Gardening Has Challenges In Colorado, but Rewards Are Great
Right now is the best time of year to plant trees.

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NOT-SO-PRETTY PICTURE – Even mountainous climates are not exempt from noxious weed invasions. Here, thistle thrives near Telluride with Wilson Peak as a backdrop. (Photo courtesy Sheila Grother)

The 2011 ‘War on Weeds’ Has Begun
Colorado is host to invasive plants from all over the world, and San Miguel County Weed Control Program Manager Sheila Grother wants to enlist you in the war against them.

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