Websites

General Information: 

Colorado Master Gardener's Mountain Gardening Website: www.coopext.colostate.edu/gilpin/MG.shtml
     Features: Gardeners who garden at high altitudes will find helpful articles on mountain gardening topics and a list of resources.

Colorado Proud:  www.coloradoproud.org
     Features: This site has lots of handy information pertaining to Colorado agriculture.  You will see a menu that contains topics such as Recipes, Find a Farmer's Market and Colorado Crop Calendar. Click on "Find a Farmer's Market" and you will find another menu that includes topics such as Agricultural Festivals, Corn Mazes and County Fairs.

The Colorado Rosarian: http://stanbarbspace.spaces.live.com/default.aspx
     Features:  Visitors to this site will find articles on growing roses by an ARS certified consulting rosarian, beautiful photos of roses by this award-winning rose photographer, and a Contact Us page that allows visitors to ask questions regarding growing roses.  Mr. Griep now has two rose photography books and a book on growing roses available for purchase.  Please see www.blurb.com/user/store/RosemanStan.

Colorado State Forest Service: www.csfs.colostate.edu
     Features: People who live in wooded areas will find helpful information on fire prevention/management and control of beetles. Scroll down to "How Can We Help You?" to see a list of topics.

Colorado State University Extension: www.ext.colostate.edu
    Features:  Visitors can read gardening factsheets on selected topics as well as several articles on gardening in the Rockies.  Factsheets provide current, research-based information.
     **Note:  Many County Extension Offices have their own websites.  Please see our Resources page on CSU Extension for a listing of these.

Colorado State University Turf Management: csuturf.colostate.edu
    Features:  Information on home lawn care and how to care for lawns during the drought are highlights of this site.

FireWise: www.firewise.org
     Features: This highly informative site has information for people who live in fire-prone areas. 

Plant Select:  www.plantselect.org
    Features: Visitors will find descriptions and photos of the plants that have earned a spot on the annual Plant Select list.  These plants are especially suited to the Colorado environment.

Planttalk: www.planttalk.org
    Features:  This website has text and audio versions of Planttalk Colorado scripts on hundreds of gardening topics.  Planttalk Colorado is sponsored by CSU Cooperative Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens and the Green Industries of Colorado. Some of the most frequently requested topics are available in Spanish.

Public Gardens and Places of Interest:

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
    Features:  Highlights of this site include a description of the four distinct gardens at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail and a calendar of events taking place at the gardens.

Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center: www.butterflies.org
    Features: This site provides information about the facility and its programs.  Of special interest are the Science Center pages that explain how to create a butterfly garden and show photos of butterflies with detailed information about each.

Denver Botanic Gardens: www.botanicgardens.org
    Features: Visitors will find information about the gardens and the many programs, events and services it provides to the gardening community.

Gardens on Spring Creek: www.fcgov.com/horticulture
    Features: This site provides a map, video, and information regarding the design, history and mission of the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins.  Hours, location, information and a registration form for classes offered, and contact information are also provided.  

Hudson Gardens: www.hudsongardens.org
    Features: Visitors can find a brief description of each of the sixteen gardens that comprise this regional display garden in Littleton.  General information about Hudson Gardens, its services and events are also provided.

Shambhala Botanical Gardens: www.shambhalamountain.org/gardens 
     Features: Visitors will find information about the four main garden areas, the philosophy that is guiding the development of the gardens, the landscape designer's background, and other topics.

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens: www.wcbotanic.org
    Features: This site offers information about the various gardens and butterfly house at Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction.  Hours of operation, admission fees, and special events are listed.

Organizations:

Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado: www.alcc.com
    Features: This site contains articles on landscape design, tips to help homeowners select a landscape professional and photographs of award-winning projects.  A database that enables visitors to locate ALCC professionals in their geographic area is especially helpful.  

Aurora Water: www.auroragov.org
    Features: Information about the Kuiper Garden and the six acre Aurora Municipal Center Xeriscape Garden is provided on this site.  Additionally visitors to the site can find out what's currently blooming in the gardens.  You will also find information on classes and tours.

Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals: www.lawncarecolorado.org
    Features: Visitors to this site will find information on how to choose a lawn care specialist and a list of professionals.

Colorado Garden Shows, Inc.: www.gardeningcolorado.com
    Features: This site provides information about the Colorado Garden and Home Show.  You will also find links to several Colorado Green Industries' sites.

Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association (CNGA): www.coloradonga.org
     Features: While intended primarily for members of the green industry, this site provides information that gardeners will find valuable.  You will find articles on Colorado water issues concerning water-wise landscaping and what you can do.  Another resource on the site is "Best Management Practices," a collection of articles on how to care for landscapes to conserve and protect water resources.

Colorado Springs Utilities: www.csu.org
     Features:  Gardeners will find helpful information about Xeriscape on this site.  The "Xeriscape Online Garden" allows you to see photos and read information about specific plants that are suited to xeriscape gardens.  Click on "Environment," then on "Conservation," then on "Xeriscape."   

Colorado Tree Coalition: www.coloradotrees.org
     Features: This organization's website has information on the benefits of trees, an explanation of the Champion Tree program, a description of  hazard trees, and other topics.  The group is committed to the preservation, renewal and enhancement of urban and community forests throughout Colorado.

Denver Urban Gardens: www.dug.org
    Features: This site describes projects and educational and volunteer opportunities provided by Denver Urban Gardens, a non-profit organization that operates and assists with over sixty community gardens in the metro area.

Denver Water:  www.denverwater.org
      Features:  Gardeners will find information on ways to save water, the drought and Xeriscape.

Garden Centers of Colorado: www.gardencentersofcolorado.org
     Features: This site offers two lists of member garden centers in Colorado. The first is sorted alphabetically and the second is sorted by geographic region.  You will also find a "Tip of the Week." 

Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Association: www.rockymountainsodgrowers.com 
     Features:  You will find information about how to care for new and established lawns and water conservation tips.

Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District: www.secwcd.org
     Features: Visitors to this site will find several informative articles about Xeriscape and the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in Pueblo. Click on "Xeriscape Garden" in the menu.

The Park People:  www.theparkpeople.org
     Features: Visitors will find the newsletters of this organization and information on tree care.  The group fosters the development of parks, encourages planting and maintenance of trees and sponsors the Denver Digs Trees program.  

Xeriscape Colorado!, Inc.: www.xeriscape.org
    Features: Highlights of this site include an explanation of the fundamental principles and history of xeriscape design, an extensive bibliography and a list and description of xeriscape demonstration gardens.

X-Rated Gardening: www.xratedgardening.com  
   Features: Gardeners who want to incorporate xeriscape elements in their landscape will find lists of xeriscape annuals, perennials, vines, shrubs, trees, etc. on this site.  Several of the topics classify plants into three categories: plants that thrive in slightly dry conditions, dry conditions or very dry conditions.  This website was produced by Garden Centers of Colorado.

Plant Societies and Clubs:

American Clivia Society: www.americancliviasociety.org 
     Features: Visitors to this site will find helpful information on growing clivias, attractive photos, and links to other clivia societies, discussion groups, and plant and seed sources.

American Iris Society - Region 20 (Colorado): www.geocities.com/aisregion20
    Features:  This site provides iris growing tips, articles on irises from the society's newsletters, a calendar of events and more.

Boulder Valley Rose Society: www.boulderrose.org
     Features: This site primarily provides information about the activities of the group.

Chinle Cactus and Succulent Club: www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/PLANTS/organizations.html  Click on The Chinle Cactus and Succulent Club
     Features: Visitors will find information about the meetings and activities of the club as well as gorgeous color photos of cacti and succulents.

Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society: www.ccss-online.org
Features:  This site provides information about the club's activities and has links to related websites.

Colorado Carnivorous Plant Society: www.coloradocarnivorousplantsociety.com
     Features: This site has a nice photo gallery of carnivorous plants with information about each.  You will find sources for obtaining plants and other helpful information.  

Colorado Dahlia Society: www.dahlias.net
    Features: You'll find everything you need to know about "doing dahlias" on this comprehensive site.

Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs: www.coloradogardenclubs.org
     Features: Visitors to this site can find a list of garden clubs with contact information, a calendar of CFGC sponsored events and education, information on the organization's community service projects, and other topics.

Colorado Mycological Society: www.cmsweb.org 
     Features: Information about the society and its activities, striking photos, and mushroom recipes are some of the highlights of this site.

Colorado Native Plant Society: www.conps.org
    Features: This site provides information primarily about the plant society. 

Colorado Water Garden Society: www.colowatergardensociety.org
    Features: Highlights of this site include articles on topics pertaining to water gardens accessed through a clever graphic of a pond.

Denver Garden Railway Society: www.denvergrs.org
    Features: Visitors will find general information about the Club's activities, including a timetable (calendar) of events.  You can also read copies of past and current newsletters.

Denver Orchid Society: http://denverorchidsociety.org
    Features:  This site has information about the society and its meetings, including a list of upcoming speakers.

Denver Rose Society: www.denverrosesociety.org
    Features: This site features information about the organization as well as topics pertaining to roses.

Desert Vista Garden Club: www.dvgc.wcgf.org
    Features:  Visitors will find a description of the purpose and projects of the club as well as meeting information.

Evergreen Garden Club:  www.evergreengardenclub.org
      Features: This site features garden articles for mountain gardeners, an events calendar and the club's newsletter.

Grand Valley Rose Society: www.gvrs.org 
     Features: Numerous informative articles on rose care and information on the society's activities are highlights of this site.

The Herb Society of America: Colorado West Desert Unit: www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/PLANTS/organizations.html
     Features: You will find information on the the Colorado Desert Herb Society's projects and details concerning the location and dates of meetings.

Ikebana International, Chapter 95, Colorado Springs:  www.ikebanacos.itgo.com
     Features: An explanation of Ikebana and information about the Society's activities are highlights of this site.

Loveland Rose Society: www.lovelandrosesociety.wordpress.com
     Features: Visitors will find rose care articles and information on activities and special events.

Mile High Daylily Society: www.milehighdaylily.com
     Features:  This informative site focuses on the activities of the society.  It includes a calendar of events, a list of display gardens, membership information and more.

North American Rock Garden Society - Rocky Mountain Chapter: 
www.rmcnargs.org
      Features: The primary topics of the site include the society's activities, an extensive list of pertinent links and plant profiles.

Northern Colorado Garden Railroaders: http://clubs.mylargescale.com/NCGR
    Features: This site provides basic information about the club.

Pikes Peak Bonsai Society:  www.phoenixbonsai.com/PikesPeakBonsai.html
    Features:  This site provides information about the history of the club and a nice section on caring for outdoor and indoor bonsai.

Pikes Peak Herb Association:  www.herbassociation.com
    Features: Visitors will find information about the history and purpose of the Pikes Peak Herb Association as well as a schedule of events and contact information.

Rocky Mountain Koi Club: www.rmkc.org
     Features: Visit this site for information about koi and the club's activities.

Tropical Plant Society of Denver: www.tropicalplantsociety.org
     Features: This site provides information about meetings and activities, a definition of tropical plants, articles and photos.

The Western Colorado Bonsai Society: www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/PLANTS/organizations.html
     Features: Visitors will find information on the society and photos of bonsai plants.

Western Colorado Gardening Foundation:  www.wcgf.org 
     Features: Visitors will find a calendar with details of topics and speakers for this year's meetings, a description of projects, and an explanation of the charitable and educational purposes of this group.