The LCMG Blog

Nov 143 min read

Rotate Your Garden Crops!

Practicing crop rotation is another way to help our garden. The author describes several popular options and provides resources to help.

May 294 min read

High Plains Composting: Turning Waste into Gold

Gardening in Laramie County, Wyoming can be difficult. The weather is unpredictable, and usually cool. The wind dries everything out. And...

Apr 232 min read

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones -- What do the Zones Mean, and What Information Do They Leave Out?

The USDA plant zones are based solely on mean average low temperature. What is left out is very important. The average low temperature...

Feb 285 min read

Snowflakes and Shears: Winter is a Great Time to Prune Your Trees

Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a budding gardener, trimming your trees can be a game-changer. Pruning isn’t just about...

Feb 142 min read

A Beautiful Houseplant that Likes to Play Dead

A beautiful flowering holiday house plant that starts to show up after Christmas for Valentine’s Day is the Cyclamen. With its very...

Feb 72 min read

Buy Orchids for Valentine's Day!

On Valentine’s Day, think about giving a live plant with long-lasting blooms instead of cut flowers! Orchids are the second most popular...

Jan 172 min read

Extreme Weather and Trees

Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degrees…add wind and it’s dangerous to be outside. So how does -20...

Jan 102 min read

Houseplant Appreciation Day -- January 10, 2024

What is Houseplant Appreciation Day? Houseplant Appreciation Day is an annual event celebrated on January 10th, dedicated to recognizing...

Dec 16, 20232 min read

Christmas Cactus Care Recommendations

Care instructions for Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera sp.)