Grow Your Own!

There’s nothing like the taste of a fresh, home grown tomato…or a sweet cucumber salad…and we’ve been told a vegetable garden is the most rewarding garden experience of them all.

Whether a new or experienced gardener, we can help you get a “greener thumb” in your garden or backyard, with produce that you can be proud to show friends, family and neighbors during backyard barbecues and parties.

Enhance your cooking with home grown, organic herbs. Choose from an assortment or organic varieties like basil, chives, oregano, thyme and more.

Vegetables

  • Tomatoes – A favorite for many gardeners due to their versatility and variety. Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions and require full sun. They can be grown in pots or directly in the ground, making them suitable for different garden sizes.

  • Peppers – Including both sweet and hot varieties, peppers enjoy the warm Colorado summer. They require full sun and well-drained soil. Peppers can add flavor and color to dishes, making them a popular choice.

  • Lettuce – Lettuce and other leafy greens like spinach and kale are ideal for Colorado’s climate, especially in the cooler spring and fall months. They can be grown in partial shade and harvested multiple times throughout the growing season.

  • Carrots – Root vegetables like carrots do well in Colorado’s soil, especially if it’s loose and well-drained. Carrots are cool-season crops that can be planted early in the spring and again in late summer for a fall harvest.

  • Zucchini and Summer Squash – These plants are known for their prolific production throughout the summer. They require full sun and ample space to spread, making them suitable for larger garden plots.

  • Cucumbers – Ideal for trellising, cucumbers are a popular choice for their refreshing taste. They require full sun and consistent moisture, and can be grown in the ground or in containers.

  • Green Beans – Both bush and pole varieties are popular, with green beans being easy to grow and productive. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, offering a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

  • Beets – Beets can be grown for both their edible roots and greens. They prefer cooler temperatures, making them suitable for early spring or fall planting in Colorado.

  • Onions – Onions can be started from seeds, sets, or transplants, and are a staple in many dishes. They require full sun and well-drained soil, with varieties suited for longer daylight hours in northern climates.

Herbs:

  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum): A staple in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisines, basil has a sweet, peppery flavor and is essential for pesto.
  • Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Best known for its effect on cats, but it can also be used in tea for its calming properties.
  • Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): Known for its apple-like taste and aroma, chamomile is widely used in herbal teas for relaxation.
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Mild onion-flavored herb, perfect for adding a fresh garnish to dishes.
  • Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum): The fresh leaves are a staple in Mexican and Asian cuisines, offering a distinctive, citrusy flavor.
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens): Known for its feathery leaves and seeds, dill adds a fresh, tangy flavor to fish, salads, and pickles.
  • Lavender (Lavandula): Valued for its fragrance, lavender is also used in desserts and teas for its floral, slightly sweet flavor.
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Lemon-scented leaves are used in teas and dishes for a mild, lemony flavor and calming effect.
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Sweet, citrus, and pine flavors make it versatile in many dishes, similar to but gentler than oregano.
  • Mints (Mentha): A large family of plants with a refreshing cool flavor, used in drinks, desserts, and savory dishes.
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare): A robust herb with a warm, slightly bitter taste, essential in Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking.
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum): Available in curly and flat-leaf varieties, parsley adds a fresh, slightly peppery flavor to dishes.
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Woody aroma and astringent flavor, perfect for meats, soups, and potatoes.
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis): Earthy and slightly peppery flavor, commonly used in poultry dishes and stuffing.
  • Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Similar to marjoram but with a sweeter and more delicate flavor.
  • Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus): An essential herb in French cuisine, tarragon has a distinctive anise-like flavor.
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): Small leaves with a powerful, earthy flavor, widely used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean dishes.