Articles by Christy Page

Rumors of Rain

Rumors of Rain

This marks my fortieth year of nurturing both soil and spirit in gardens, with 26 of those years spent tending to the verdant plots in our foothills haven nestled in  
Tessa the Garden Crusader

Tessa the Garden Crusader

Determined to reap the benefits of kale's nutritional prowess, Carole and I embarked on a gardening adventure, planting a Fall crop in containers on our deck. As August waned, we  
Purring Among Petals

Purring Among Petals

In early June, as I was admiring my white hydrangea mopheads mingling with the Dr. Seuss-like red bee balm, a furry black-and-white head emerged amid the Annabelles. Summer, one of  
Those Concord Grapes

Those Concord Grapes

Living in central Denver has its perks, and one of the gems of our neighborhood is the food bank run by our community center. Throughout the warmer months, local gardeners  
Apothecary Rose

Apothecary Rose

My dear old friend dug a root for me, said Lafayette presented this very rose to her ancestor when the Frenchman returned to America in 1825 on his triumphant farewell tour, and  
The Golden Gems of Summer …

The Golden Gems of Summer …

The sun pounds on the nurseries, projecting a warm, brilliant sparkle over the fields of marigolds. These brilliant and dynamic blossoms influence in the delicate breeze, their petals moving like  
Rooted Resilience

Rooted Resilience

Standing beneath the sturdy boughs of an oak tree, I find myself enveloped in a profound sense of reverence for this remarkable species. Amongst the countless trees I've encountered, it  
The Zucchini Chronicles

The Zucchini Chronicles

As the lazy days of Summer bid their farewell, gardens everywhere overflow with nature's green bounty. Yet amidst this abundance lies a menace, a verdant invader lurking in unsuspecting gardens