garden

Photos: Early spring flowers

Crocus flowers pop up Thursday around Durango amid springlike temperatures this winter. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Daffodils make an early appearance…

March 5, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Agriculture

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or…

February 27, 2026 • Heather Houk — From the Extension Office

Agriculture

A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nears

I can think of no better summer meal than a thick slice of a homegrown Oxheart between two slices of…

February 25, 2026 • By JESSICA DAMIANO — The Associated Press

Agriculture

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

cca If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet…

February 25, 2026 • By CALEIGH WELLS — The Associated Press

Agriculture

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

Four Seasons Greenhouse and NurseryChristmas cactusFour Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery – Heather Houk Whether you call it a Thanksgiving, Christmas…

January 3, 2026 • Clint Kerns — Special to the Herald

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Aster Valley Farm grows plants native to the Durango area

Tyler Turk and Mak Mason starters are pesticide-free, pollinator-friendly

October 8, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Durango

Durango Botanic Gardens celebrates 15th anniversary

‘Capstone’ community venue garden planned to open at library in 2026

September 27, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Photo: New pavilion at Soil Lab

Adam McManus, with Scapegoat Landscaping, works at the new education/event pavilion and amphitheater on Thursday at the Durango School District…

September 25, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Contests

Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

September 9, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer