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Crack Open Some Fun For Breakfast
Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado eggs are featured in the Egg Bake Breakfast Bread recipe.
There are 3.8 million hens in Colorado producing more than 1 billion eggs every year. Eggs are a
June Events at Denver Botanic Gardens
FREE DAYS
Colorado residents can enjoy a special free day at the Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the SCFD.
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield: Friday, June 7
ART AT THE GARDENS
Signature Exhibition:
CATALYST: COLORADO SCULPTURE
Through Jan. 12, 2014
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates the achievements and vision of Colorado sculptors in this outdoor group exhibition. Twelve artists redefine the surrounding landscape with their 3-D work.
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Pizza, Beer, and Buying a Home
Brian Manning, a leading local mortgage lender and accredited educator will provide a free class and dinner for new homebuyers at Backcountry Pizza in Boulder on Wednesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. Free beer, pizza, and information will be provided to anyone
Stressed Trees Need Some Help
By Ron Gosnell
Several Lyons area landowners have asked me to look at their trees recently, because many woody plants in our community are showing signs of stress. Stressed trees, especially non-native species, had late opening buds, branch die-back, smaller than normal leaves, and brown evergreen foliage. They do not look so good.
It is no wonder that trees around here are struggling.
Asparagus Adds Color and Flavor to Meals
Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado asparagus is featured in the Asparagus with Lemon and Pistachios recipe.
The asparagus plant is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Asparagus is low in calories, fat free and sodium free. It is a good source of vitamins A and C and
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