Plants

Imagine being able to tell the vegetables in your garden when to ripen. Researchers at Colorado State University say they’re developing genetic “toggle switches” for plants that would let people control when and how their crops grow.

Scientists and local volunteers are participating in a BioBlitz in Louisville. It’s an effort to document every kind of species to understand what's out there and what needs protection.

You may have heard about a recent trend in yard care called “No Mow May.” The idea is to support bees and other pollinators by letting dandelions and clover grow in your yard through this month. But "No Mow May" might not be such a good idea in Colorado. We find out why from a CSU plant expert.

Homeowners’ associations in Colorado have not always been supportive when residents want to install drought-tolerant landscaping. That’s why, in recent years, state lawmakers passed a handful of laws that make it easier for homeowners to make their yards more water-efficient – even when the local HOA might not like the looks of it. We learn more about these sometimes-overlooked laws on today's In The NoCo.

The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation.

The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation.

Former KUNC contributor Tom Throgmorton passed away last week in Fort Collins at 68-years-old. He shared gardening advice on the station for almost two decades.

Spring planting season is upon us! But many homeowners are concerned about what plants they should use to help reduce the risk of spreading wildfire. We get expert advice from CSU extension about fire-wise landscaping, on today’s In the NoCo.

Spring is near. And we have some tips on what to plant this year if you want to grow more native species in your yard. The experts at the CSU Extension recommend native flowers and grasses that do great in Colorado’s arid climate and look spectacular in your yard.

This fall, the mountains will fill with leaf-peeping tourists. With aspens creating so much of that fall color experience – it's no surprise that many folks think about planting one in their own yard. But horticulture experts say aspens can be more trouble than you’d think. We explore the science behind that, on In The NoCo.