Grow a garden bountiful and beautiful

The Colorado Gardener’s Companion is your guide to cultivating a
successful garden in the Centennial State. Whether you are an
experienced green thumb or an inquiring novice, whether you live
in the mountains, on the Western Slope, along the Front Range,
or on the eastern plains, this easy-to-understand guide will help
you grow bountiful vegetables, abundant flowers, and lush lawns.

You will learn:
What’s in your Colorado soil and how to improve it
How to take advantage of the state’s semiarid climate
Techniques to maximize the short growing season
The best high-performance plant varieties for your climate
How to landscape to conserve water
Ways to deal with the challenges of Colorado’s wild weather
Local sources of hands-on assistance with gardening questions
In short, how to succeed in your Rocky Mountain garden

Jodi Torpey is a freelance garden writer for publications including American Gardener magazine, Horticulture magazine, and the Denver Post, as well as a freelance journalist for the American City Business Journals and the Denver Business Journal. She is a master gardener.