Mountain Horticulture
Learn how to grow in the Colorado Rockies
Gardening in the mountains of Colorado can be challenging, but it’s still very possible to grow wonderful flowers, trees, shrubs, and vegetables in the Rockies! In fact, Gilpin County has an active group of knowledgeable Master Gardeners who live and garden at elevations of 7500′ or higher.
Mountain horticulture resources
Explore a selection of articles on the topic of horticulture in the Colorado mountains.
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Garden & Landscape Design
Rabbit, Ground Squirrel, and Deer-Resistant Plants
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Flowers & Plants
Bee Balm
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Flowers & Plants
Native Blue Flax
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Flowers & Plants
Mountain Sage
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Flowers & Plants
Native Thistles
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Fruits & Vegetables
Gardening with Mountain Wildlife
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Wildlife
Place Your Bird Feeders Carefully
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Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetables that Grow Well Over 7,000′
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Gardening Basics
Mountain Microclimates
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Garden & Landscape Design
High-Altitude Native Grasses
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Garden & Landscape Design
Why Choose Native Plants?
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Flowers & Plants
High and Dry Garden
Noxious weed resources
Learn about common invasive and noxious plants found in Gilpin County and the surrounding area.
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Canada Thistle
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Cheat-Grass
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Chinese Clematis
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Knapweed
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Leafy Spurge
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Musk Thistle
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Oxeye Daisy
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Scentless Chamomile
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Garden & Lawn Issues
Yellow Toadflax
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