Creek Side Gardens

Powdery mildews are one of the most widespread and easily recognized plant diseases. They affect virtually all kinds of plants.  In Colorado, powdery mildews are common on lilac, grape, roses, turfgrass, vegetables (such as cucumbers, squashes and peas), crabapple and Virginia creeper, among others. Identification Powdery mildews are characterized by spots or patches of white to grayish, talcum-powderlike growth. Tiny, pinhead-sized, spherical fruiting structures that... Read More

Life Cycle There are over 350 different aphid species in Colorado, but most are plant specific. They vary in color from very pale yellow to almost black. Most common are green, orange and sometimes red in color. Their soft body structure make them easy prey for insects who feed on them and target for effective insecticide absorption. Colonies are made up of winged and wingless... Read More

Interested in eating fresh, healthy foods?  Nothing can be more fresh and healthy than what you grow & harvest in your very own garden! Seasoned vegetable gardeners use a growing schedule based on their own experiences.  New vegetable gardeners scratch their heads and wonder where to start.  The following suggestions will help you sort the options as you develop a plan that’s just right for... Read More

Biology and Chemistry are irrefutably linked together and we see this partnership every garden season.  Following is a good example of what is required to rid yourself of suckers…the plant variety!  This is Ethyl 1-naphthaleneacetate or NAA and more commonly marketed as Sucker Stopper©.  But before you reach for the chemistry solution, an understanding of the biological reason for a plant to sucker. A sucker,... Read More