Bottoms Up

Time to whip out that straw hat, crawl into your patch-work denim coveralls and head out to the garden. It’s harvest time. Whether it’s a few tomato plants staked up along the fence or an acre-huge cornucopia, folks are out collecting the fruits of their labor. And after a
long, hot summer of watering, weeding and micro-managing, the abundance of nourishment is now available en masse. Here’s a look:
  • Day in the Life
    Freshly canned goods await the hungry at a “harvest share” at Durango Natural Foods.
  • Day in the Life
    A robust chard leaf loads up on sunshine at the Fort Lewis Environmental Center’s eco-demonstration garden.
  • Day in the Life
    Nothing says “harverst season” more than a gourd-filled cart.
  • Day in the Life
    A close-up look at the subtle intricacies of a sunflower.
  • Day in the Life
    Brooke Frazer harvests brussel sprouts at Elk Park Ranch.

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights