photos by Stephen Eginoire

Maybe its the longer days or the warmer temperatures, but theres something about spring time that signals our biological clock to get outside and dig in the dirt. Whether its a small container garden, a massive veggie plot or some showy perennials, now is the time to start turning the soil and trolling the local nursery aisles for the perfect greenery. And with a little luck, and some help from Mother Nature, even a rookie gardener can go from green horn to green thumb in no time.

Local builder Larry Barnes staps down a ponderosa pine for transplant outside Native Roots. Julie Crumbaugh tends to some flourishing beer-making hops at Native Roots. Just in case you forget... Hundreds of seedlings find shelter from early spring weather. Durango Nurserys Nancy Stoffer gets some potting done outside the greenhouse. Every good nursery needs tight security, as Guido stands watch over the yard at Native Roots.

 

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January 26, 2024
Paper chase

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January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows