It's a secret many people have heard of vaguely, but few are curious enough to try: the trick to forcing poinsettia plants into bloom at home. Why not try this fun apartment project this year? Don't throw that poinsettia away when blooms fade, give it a little TLC. 1. Water, light, and steady temp. The soil of a poinsettia should always be moist, but never actually... [Read more...]

Pumpkin pie, toasted marshmallows, spiced apple cider - some of the wonderful flavors of fall!  Did you know you can make your own apple cider from fresh apples right in your kitchen?  No special juicing equipment required. The starting point is always with fresh, sweet apples.  There's no better place to get those than the Greeley Farmer's Market, your... [Read more...]

Looking for the very best organic pumpkins and ton of fun at the green friendly fall family festival?  Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch has all this and more! Visit the Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch and enjoy more than just pumpkin picking.  You can feed and play with cute furry animals in the petting zoo.  Go for pony rides.  Watch live honeybees at work in... [Read more...]

Fall is officially here, and Colorado residents know that there’s really no better spot in the nation to catch some breathtaking autumn scenery than the Front Range. If you want to appreciate all that the state has to offer in the upcoming weeks, take a look at some of these biking and motor routes to see the aspen leaves turn gold and crimson around Peakview... [Read more...]

It's new and it's old, it's unusual and it's very normal - it's tree climbing!  One of the newer organized sports (the first significant meetings to create an official organization ocurred only in the 80's) that uses centuries old techniques, tree climbing is growing in popularity.  There's no experience quite like the joy of spending time in the treetops,... [Read more...]

The Greeley Farmer's Market is at the height of its local season with shoppers enjoying fresh peaches, corn (nothing like grilled sweet corn!), and cantaloupe.  Current summer veggies also include squash, green beans, and salad veggies such as cucumber and tomatoes.  Throughout September, the market continues to be open twice per week to give you the opportunity... [Read more...]

Weld County has 387 species of birds, according to the Colorado Birding Society.  Three hundred eighty seven!  Do you think you've seen them all yet?  Not even half?  Me neither!  But how cool to try!  The famous Pawnee National Grassland thirty miles northeast of Greeley is an internationally sought after birding destination well worth visiting!  The... [Read more...]

That's right!  Even apartment dwellers can enjoy the fresh, healthy delicious goodness of homegrown organic produce from their own garden.  Do you have a patio or balcony or even just a sunny windowsill?  You could grow any number of delicious edibles from lettuce and carrots to tomatoes and cucumbers.  You could grow a whole vegetable garden at your... [Read more...]