Parade of Homes

I’m actually pretty excited about the Parade of Homes this year.  There is a new format, and I think it’s very smart considering what has happened in housing over the past twelve months, and the state of the market in general. From The Parade of Homes website: From August 14th – Labor Day,...

Free Shade Trees for Denver Residents – Apply by September 1

The Park People’s second annual Denver Digs Trees Shade Tree Distribution is coming up this fall! Residents of the City and County of Denver can apply for free and low cost shade trees to plant in yards (private property). These trees will grow to shade our homes and offices, helping to conserve energy...

Arvada Makes The List

Sometimes I think that Arvada gets a bad rap for no reason.  I mean, yes, it’s a suburb – but it’s pretty darn close to the city.  And yes, it’s sort of quiet – but quiet can be nice, right?  Anyway, I was SHOCKED to see that little ol’ Arvada made it onto a pretty big...

Landscaping with Fruit Trees in Colorado

Even though Colorado isn’t a place that springs to mind when it comes to fruit production, Zone 5 can be a great place to grow some yummy fruit!   I have been doing some research reagrding trees lately because my neighbors just chose to trim back their beautiful trees so much that we now have a...

Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel

Why pay to pour thousands of gallons of municipally treated tap water on your lawn and garden every summer if you can irrigate for free? That’s the thinking behind the growing interest in rain barrels, which let you conserve water, protect the environment, and save money at the same time. Considering that...

Mobile Gardening – Why didn’t I think of that?

I’ve got gardening on my mind this week, and I’m craving fresh veggies, home-grown eggs and all the yummy herbs and greens that we plant every year.  Yes, we are late for spring planting – but it’s been a busy Real Estate spring! This popped into my email this morning and I just had...