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Podcast Episode
How to Get Started with Sustainable Landscaping in Colorado
Featuring Deryn Davidson
When it comes to creating more sustainable green spaces in Colorado, there is no one-size-fits-all method. Find out how CSU Extension defines sustainability and how to create vibrant, long-lasting landscapes.
Upcoming Events
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April
2
2025
Mindfully Managing Stress Workshop
Need to get a handle on your stress? This 4-session workshop will cover 10 mindfulness practices to support your well-being.
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April
22
2025
CSU Earth Day Festival
Celebrate Earth Day with CSU at the LSC Sutherland Sculpture Garden. Walk around and hear from student organizations, community members, and other sustainability-focused groups.
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April
24
2025
Creating a Sustainable Landscape Anywhere with Landscape for Life (Online Lecture)
Discover how Landscape for Life empowers home gardeners to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes based on nature’s principles.
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March
2026
Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference
The Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference offers a full day of educational programming promoting the cultivation and maintenance of native plants in the landscape.
Recent Stories
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The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
The Colorado laws making drought-tolerant landscaping easier
Colorado has passed several laws to empower residents to adopt new water-saving practices. Here’s why you should (and how you can) join this growing movement.
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The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
Simple plant propagation: How to divide plants and conquer hearts
Plants make popular gifts. Sharing a prized garden specimen can make a gift extra-special. Beyond being a thoughtful gesture, dividing and sharing plants offers multiple benefits that can extend well beyond the boundaries of your garden.
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Colorado State University Warner College of Natural Resources take a field exam on the Pingree Park Campus in the NR 220 Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements course, July 9, 2014. News from the Source
Want to remove your lawn? Here’s how not to kill your trees.
Thinking of swapping out your front lawn for a new xeriscape? Don’t forget to think of the trees. Contrary to common belief, the majority of tree roots are near the soil surface, and widely spread.
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The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
Dandelions — friend or foe?
The humble dandelion often gets a bad reputation as a nuisance weed. However, some have come to appreciate this edible, bee-friendly perennial.
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