Colorado State University Extension Gardening

PlantTalk Colorado^TM Current Video Series

Short videos to learn more about gardening, lawn, tree care, and much more. View current videos by clicking on title of the video you would like to watch.

Colorado State University Online Resources

There are several online resources available to you. CSU has some fantastic fact sheets and helpful information for a variety of issues. Please check out these wonderful resources.

CMG GardenNotes
Classroom-style chapters for more in-depth information on a given gardening issue

PlantTalk Colorado ^TM
Gardening articles sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado.

Co-Horts Gardening Blog
A horticultural blog written by CSU Extension faculty and staff on fun and interesting gardening topics

Trees Are Good
You can find a certified Arborist in your local area

Front Range Tree Recommendation List
List of recommended trees for the Front Range of Colorado

PlantSelect ® Plant List
Plant Select® is the country's leading brand of plants designed to thrive in high plains and inter-mountain regions, offering plants that provide more beauty with less work so gardeners of all levels can achieve smart, stunning and successful gardens using fewer resources and with a more positive environmental impact.

CSU Soil Testing Lab
Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory website for Colorado State University

The CSU Soil and Water Testing has stopped receiving soil, water, and plant samples effective September 20th due to a move. They expect to restart regular operations in mid-November.

For the near future, please utilize Weld Laboratories for the soil and water testing. You can find a list of services and pricing for Weld Laboratories.

Colorado Climate Center
Provides information and expertise on Colorado's complex climate

CSU Turfgrass
Colorado State University's turf program website

Colorado State University Flower Trial Garden
Website for the CSU Flower Trial Garden located in Fort Collins, featuring the 'best of' and 'top performer' plants from the perennial, annual and cool season flower trials.

Climate Summary for Greeley, Fort Collins and Estes Park
Climate Summary for planting vegetables in Greeley, Fort Collins and Estes Park.

Climate Summary for Longmont and Boulder
Climate Summary for planting vegetables in Longmont and Boulder.

Have a Garden Question to Ask?

Weld County Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) volunteers host a Garden Help Desk at the Weld County Extension office throughout the year (hours vary, see below). CMG's are here to answer your gardening questions by email.

Garden Help Desk

Our office is open to accept plant samples or pick up soil testing kits.

Office Hours:

April - October

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

November - Mid-May

CMG Office Hours by appointment

(970) 400-2089

Weld County Colorado Master Gardeners are here to answer your gardening questions by email and phone.

Email:

You can email your questions and pictures to us at weldmastergardeners@outlook.com.

Please include pictures if possible.

Get expert answers and help from Extension staff and volunteers from across the United States of America at Ask Extension.

Typical questions Colorado Master Gardeners can answer:

What's wrong with my tree?
How often do I water my lawn?
Right Plant, Right Place?
What type of soil do I have?
How do I prepare the soil for my garden?
Does my vegetable plant have an insect issue?
How much water does my plant require?
How do I test my soil?
What do I do to protect my plants from cold weather?
How do I become a Colorado Master Gardener?