Category Archives: Gardening

What’s Growin’ On: DPL Seed Library Update

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From Denver Public Library   “As storytelling requires listening and advocacy requires relationships, the stories of seed cannot be understood without personal connection” (Roise, Melina Ann, 2021). It’s that time of year again, Spring has sprung and the DPL Seed libraries are back with a few adjustments! Each participating location has a small seed browsing collection for customers to take and return (while supplies last). Seed libraries can be found … Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks for Pruning Your Trees

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by Urban Forestry Operations Assistant Paul Cancik   With spring upon us, many residents are eagerly planning their gardens and starting to spruce up their yards. Pruning helps trees live longer, which allows them to grow taller and contribute to Denver’s urban canopy. With this in mind, Denver’s Office of the City Forester is offering helpful tips for pruning. It’s important to keep in mind that if you cannot safely … Continue reading →

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Denver wants to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat

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Denver wants to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat, which basically means a lot of gardens The city wants people to make more room for the birds and the bees.   Ashley Dean Dec. 03, 2018, 4:58 p.m The Denverite   Say you live in a fifth floor apartment in Denver and you have a spacious balcony. Maybe you’ve got some chairs and a table out there, but there’s still … Continue reading →

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