Tom Throgmorton

Tom Throgmorton KUNC Garden Reports

Tom has been offering garden advice on KUNC for almost two decades. During that time he has been the wholesale sales manager at Ft. Collins Nursery, Inc. Since January of 2005 he has been the owner and operator of Throgmorton Plant Management, LLC., a landscape installation and maintenance company as well as a horticultural consulting firm.  He lives in northern Ft. Collins with his wife and two kids.

 

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6:20am

Sat April 13, 2013
Garden Report

Signs Of Spring: Plums

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The plums are a family of plants that bloom in early spring. They're the fragrance along river paths or old drainages. They have clusters of single flowers. Some have long, hanging panicles of flowers.

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6:30am

Sat April 6, 2013
Garden Report

Grow An Early Spring Vegetable Garden

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The beginning of spring is the beginning of the vegetable garden. 

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6:20am

Sat March 30, 2013
Garden Report

How To Shop For Healthy Plants

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Starting with healthy, vigorous plants is the key to a successful garden. Whether you buy plants at the grocery, a big box store or your local garden center be selective.

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6:30am

Sat March 23, 2013
Garden Report

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips

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Spring preparation of a lawn develops deep, drought resistant roots that use less of our precious water resource.

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6:20am

Sat March 16, 2013
Garden Report

Garden Backwards: Plan Harvest Then Plant

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In horticulture and agriculture it’s important to start at the end. You have to know how a crop will be harvested and what the final product will look like before you start.

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