Gardening

"In preparing the soil for planting, you will need several tools. Dynamite would be a beautiful thing to use, but it would have a tendency to get the dirt into the front-hall and track up the stairs." - Robert Benchley, 1889-1945

Colorado presents a variety of challenges to even the most experienced gardener. Low humidity, high elevations, frequent drought, short growing seasons, rapid temperature fluctuations, intense sunlight, stubborn soils and year-round winds complicate the simplest garden projects.

The Highlands Ranch Garden Club meets at the Highlands Ranch Library the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1pm. Call 303.791.READ for more information.