Gardening in Colorado

It is now officially spring, and with the wonderfully warm weather we have been experiencing, Colorado residents are turning their attention outdoors. For many urban homesteaders, that will mean readying the garden.
But Colorado weather can also be tricky. March can sometimes be the snowiest month; but the intense sun and dry climate can also create difficulty.
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Last year, 5280 Magazine interviewed gardening expert Jodi Torpey for a crash course in cultivating a successful Colorado garden, including how to lay a foundation, what to plant, and when to plan it. And for more tips on how to create an amazing backyard garden, download the Denver Post Garden Colorado app!