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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
With the arrival of autumn, several corn mazes and pumpkin patches will open. Most places offer a number of fun activities for the family. For details visit the Colorado Proud website at www.coloradoproud.org later this month. Scroll to "For Consumers" and click on Agritourism Activities and then on Corn Mazes/Pumpkin Patches.

Flower Trials
Don't miss the beautiful flower trial gardens in Fort Collins this month. Located on College Ave. and Lake St., the annuals garden features hundreds of plants being grown and evaluated by the CSU horticulture department in conjunction with the green industry. You will find bedding plants, containers, shade plants and sun plants. Flower trials for perennials are across the street. Be sure to take your camera! The site is open to the public and is free. For information see www.flowertrials.colostate.edu.

Colorado Proud
For recipes, a Colorado crop calendar, information on farmer's markets, and a list of agritourism events (agricultural festivals, fairs, etc.) visit www.coloradoproud.org.

Feed the Needy
As you harvest your vegetable garden this year, you are encouraged to donate some of the vegetables to local food banks.

Pixelated: Sculpture by Mike Whiting
Visitors to Denver Botanic Gardens can view an exhibit of Mike Whiting's sculpture which will be on display throughout the gardens until September 23rd. The playful, colorful works were inspired by vintage video games such as "Pac-Man."

2018 Bonfils-Stanton Series
During the months April through September Denver Botanic Gardens will offer the Bonfils-Stanton Series featuring lectures by noted guest speakers, hands-on workshops, tours and trips. This year's theme is "The Edge of Art and Gardens." For details see www.botanicgardens.org.

Butterflies at Chatfield
Through early fall visitors to DBG at Chatfield can view native butterflies in the butterfly house for an additional fee. The exhibit is in partnership with the Butterfly Pavilion.

Butterflies Are Coming
The Gardens on Spring Creek, City of Fort Collins and Butterfly Pavilion have announced a partnership to build a butterfly house. The 1700 square foot conservatory, which is scheduled to open in 2019, will be located at the Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor Center. It will feature numerous plants as well as free-flying butterflies.

NoCo Bloom
Gardeners in Northern Colorado have a resource for gardening information. Colorado State University, Larimer County CSU Extension and the Gardens on Spring Creek are working collaboratively to publish NoCo Bloom. Four issues will be published annually: March, May, July and September. You will find this free publication at garden centers, community centers, public gardens and the Larimer County Extension office. See it online at www.fcgov.com/gardens.

Emerald Ash Borer
The discovery of Emerald Ash Borers in Boulder is alarming many people, due to the highly destructive nature of this pest. Much misinformation is floating around. For accurate, up-to-date information please see www.eabcolorado.com, a website set up by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Sadly, this pest has spread to several parts of Boulder County.

CSU Extension Gardening Blog
Get expert gardening information at http://www.csuhort.blogspot.com. You will find articles on a wide variety of topics by Colorado State University Extension horticulture agents and specialists.

Gardening Webinars
Can't make it to gardening classes but want gardening information from a local expert? Check out the gardening videos on Tagawa Gardens' webinar page at www.tagawagardens.com.

Beekeeping Classes
Hudson Gardens offers a comprehensive series of classes on beekeeping that cover topics such as pollination, harvesting honey, pests and diseases, etc. For more information see www.hudsongardens.org.

Do Your Part to Corral Tree Pests/Diseases
Firewood often harbors pests and diseases. You can do your part to limit their spread to new areas by using only local firewood. Do not transport firewood across state lines.

FireWise Communities
Homeowners are reminded of the need to take special caution with landscapes in areas that are likely to be threatened by fire. FireWise Communities is a highly informative website with lots of helpful information for people who live in fire-prone areas. Visit the website at www.firewise.org.

Seedling Tree Program
The Colorado State Forest Service seedling nursery program allows landowners to obtain trees at a nominal cost. To successfully achieve conservation goals landowners are encouraged to plant new forests, restore land after natural disasters such as fires or floods, establish effective windbreaks that reduce erosion, protect homes, cropland and livestock, and enhance wildlife habitat. Trees and shrubs are grown at the CSFS nursery for conservation benefits only. See https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling-tree-nursery.

News Briefs

Do Your Part to Corral Tree Pests/Diseases Firewood often harbors pests and diseases. You can do your part to limit their spread to new areas by using only local firewood. Do not transport firewood across state lines.

Do Your Part to Corral Tree Pests/Diseases
Firewood often harbors pests and diseases. You can do your part to limit their spread to new areas by using only local firewood. Do not transport firewood across state lines.