Home and Garden

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Homegrown: Blueberries, hawthorne tree

Are blueberries easy to grow in our area? Are there any soil amendments I need to be aware of before I make a decision to plant them? — Lois Blueberries are hard to grow here I’m afraid. They prefer cooler temperatures, high ...

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Homegrown: Growing food in clay

I am looking for any edible food that will grow in clay in Grand Junction. Any ideas? — Sharon You can plant just about anything you’d like. The important thing is that you work on amending the soil well before you ...

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Homegrown: Sprinkler systems

I had a sprinkler system installed and my lawn seeded, but in some places the grass is great and in other places it is in clumps, which makes for a very sorry-looking yard. What is the best way to remedy this situation? — Dan The ...

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Homegrown: Pinyon pine, aspen tree saplings

Our pinyon pine has a black pine needle scale for which I spray acephate annually. It was free of the pest all year until now. My question is: What should I do now? Is the scale still active on the warmer days? — Paul Pine needle ...

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Sprouts bring spring to mind

I used to be an avid downhill skier. We bought a Powderhorn Resort family season pass for several years and were up on the slopes almost every weekend. Even though I didn’t learn to ski until I was in my 30s, I made myself learn how to ...

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Homegrown: Tree wraps, Christmas cactus

Why do I see some trees wrapped through the winter? Do I need to wrap mine? — Jeremy The tree wrap you’ve noticed is used to prevent what’s called winter sun scald on younger trees. Younger or thin-barked trees (such as ...

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Homegrown: Taking care of amaryllis

I have a beautiful amaryllis that I received this Christmas. How should I take care of this plant? I’ve heard that you can keep amaryllis from year to year. If so, should I transplant it into a bigger pot now or should I plant it out in ...

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Organizing your kitchen is easier with a partner

It’s a little-known fact that I am a former college ballroom dance champion. I placed first in my school and third overall in the bronze division waltz of the bi-annual Ricks College Junior Open Invitational. My partner, an Idaho farm ...

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Homegrown: Creeping Charlie, mulberry trees

I purchased two creeping Charlie plants but am not sure how to care for them. Do they need any special care? — Yolanda Charlies are fairly easy to take care of, but there are a couple of things to remember. First, they prefer bright, ...

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Homegrown: Pampas, willow clippings

I would like to know how to care for my hardy pampas and dwarf pampas grass for the winter. Also, can the “feathers” be used for decoration in the home? — Jean Taking care of any ornamental grass is pretty easy. The ...

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