Urban gardening might seem fairly innocuous when it comes to its overall carbon footprint, but when compared to conventional agriculture, a study released earlier this year would suggest otherwise. The study, published in January in the science journal Nature, found the carbon footprint of food from urban agriculture is six times greater than conventional agriculture. But there are … Read more
For plant lovers looking to travel this summer, here’s a handy piece of information: Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens can enjoy fragrant blooms year round with free admission at over 300 other gardens across North America. The American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Garden Network gives members of participating gardens free admission and discounts at many … Read more
Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to grab your favorite canvas bag or woven basket and start shopping local again. When it comes to fresh, Colorado food, those of us along the Front Range have lots of options. Local farmers markets are stocked with plenty of farm-fresh produce, as well as delicious baked … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I was born on St. Patrick’s Day, which is both a blessing and a … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). When writer’s block hangs over my head like a thunderous cloud, I inevitably … Read more
For more than a decade, two city-owned greenhouses in Aurora largely have sat empty. A community group wants to put them to use, with plans to turn the greenhouses into spaces for urban agriculture. A partnership between the city and Food Justice NW Aurora soon could launch an operation that supplies food-producing plant starts and … Read more
