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Colorado Beekeeping Associations with Swarm Hotlines

Published on August 06, 2024

In many areas of the state there are Swarm Hotlines that can connect you with a local beekeeper. If arrangements can be made, the swarms may then be removed and housed in a managed apiary.

Extension Elevated

Published on January 01, 2024

The CSU Weld County Extension Office is excited to share with you a new publication that feature's a few of our elevated moments throughout the year here in Weld County.

Have a Garden Question?

Published on December 15, 2020

Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners can help you with your gardening questions.

Grow & Give

Published on December 15, 2020

The Grow & Give program is up and running for the growing season! This is a voluntary program is sponsored by CSU Extension and is open to anyone who wants to participate.

PlantTalk en Espanol

Published on December 15, 2020

Consejos de jardineria local de los expertos.
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Events

Fresh New Garden Myths

December 11, 2024

Break new garden myths with Alison O’Connor, Horticulture Specialist, Larimer County Extension. Registration is required.
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Videos

PlantTalk ColoradoTM Current Video Series

Short videos to learn more about gardening, lawn, tree care, and much more.  View current videos by clicking on title of the video you would like to watch.

Winter Rose Bush Care

Winter Rose Bush Care by LuAnn Aiken and Mike Landers, certified arborist and Tagawa Nursery staff

Winter Rose Care or How to Use a Rose Collar

How to Use a Rose Collar by LuAnn Aiken and Tom, rose supervisor and Tagawa Nursery staff member

Tree Care in Winter

Tree Care in Winter by Dr. Jim Klett, Landscape Horticulturist

Tree Wrapping

Tree Wrapping by Dr. Alison O’Connor, Larimer County Extension, and Eric Hammond, Adams County

What is Pine Needle Shed

What is Pine Needle Shed by LuAnn Aiken of Tagawa Gardens

Live Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees by LuAnn Aiken and Mike Landers certified arborist and Tagawa Nursery staff member

CSU Resources

Colorado State University Online Resources

CSU has some fantastic fact sheets and helpful information for a variety of issues.  Please check out these wonderful resources.

Extension Fact Sheets
Short and simple, 1-2 page fact sheets from CSU on a variety of home gardening topics

On-Line Yard and Garden Publications
An extensive list of all CSU publications according to a variety of horticultural subjects from the Colorado Master Gardener Program

CMG GardenNotes
Classroom-style chapters for more in-depth information on a given gardening issue

PlantTalk ColoradoTM
Gardening articles sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado.

PlantTalk ColoradoTM- Lawn Conversion

Science-based resources for tackling a lawn conversion project.

PlantTalk ColoradoTM - Español

PlantTalk Colorado™ provee información confiable y oportuna en una amplia variedad de temas hortícolas. Este sitio Web tiene textos en español sobre los temas más populares.

Co-Horts Gardening Blog

A horticultural blog written by CSU Extension faculty and staff on fun and interesting gardening topics

Trees Are Good
You can find a certified Arborist in your local area

Front Range Tree Recommendation List
List of recommended trees for the Front Range of Colorado

PlantSelect® Plant List
Plant Select® is the country’s leading brand of plants designed to thrive in high plains and inter-mountain regions, offering plants that provide more beauty with less work so gardeners of all levels can achieve smart, stunning and successful gardens using fewer resources and with a more positive environmental impact.

CSU Soil Testing Lab
Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory website for Colorado State University

Colorado Climate Center
Provides information and expertise on Colorado's complex climate 

Colorado State University Flower Trial Garden
 Website for the CSU Flower Trial Garden located in Fort Collins, featuring the ‘best of’ and ‘top performer’ plants from the perennial, annual and cool season flower trials.

Climate Summary for Greeley, Fort Collins and Estes Park
Climate Summary for planting vegetables in Greeley, Fort Collins and Estes Park.

Climate Summary for Longmont and Boulder
Climate Summary for planting vegetables in Longmont and Boulder.

 

Ask a Garden Question

Have a Garden Question to Ask?

Weld County Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) volunteers host a Garden Help Desk at the Weld County Extension office throughout the year (hours vary, see below). CMG's are here to answer your gardening questions by email.

Garden Help Desk

Our office is open to accept plant samples or pick up soil testing kits. 

Office Hours:

April - October

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

November - March

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

(970) 400-2089

Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners are here to answer your gardening questions by email and phone.

 Email:

You can email your questions and pictures to us at weldmastergardener@gmail.com.

Please include pictures if possible.

Ask Extension Logo Get expert answers and help from Extension staff and volunteers from across the United States of America at Ask Extension.

Typical questions Colorado Master Gardeners can answer:

  • What's wrong with my tree?Plant-in-hands
  • How often do I water my lawn?
  • Right Plant, Right Place?
  • What type of soil do I have?
  • How do I prepare the soil for my garden?
  • Does my vegetable plant have an insect issue?
  • How much water does my plant require?
  • How do I test my soil?
  • What do I do to protect my plants from cold weather?
  • How do I become a Colorado Master Gardener?

Additional Resources

Weld County Weed Department

Plant Select®

Grow & Give

Contact Colorado Master Gardener

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