Dandelions and lawns
By Ethan Proud | PREVIEW Columnist
Dandelions, like other lawn weeds, can be a bother to those who desire a manicured lawn, which brings the...
Understanding the cost of noxious weeds
By Ethan Proud | SUN Columnist
Who really cares about noxious weeds? A select group of weed managers? Ranchers? While many people may not actively...
There’s still time to plant this fall
By Robin YoungPREVIEW Columnist
The year is winding down and, for the most part, so are our gardens. With the warm weather, there are still...
Creation of the 4-H emblem
By Robin Young
PREVIEW Columnist
With National 4-H Week coming to an end and the new 4-H year beginning, I thought it was appropriate to talk...
Noxious Weed of the Month: Dalmatian toadflax
By Ethan ProudPREVIEW Columnist
Most in the northern half of the Archuleta County are familiar with yellow toadflax, but there is another toadflax on the...
Mechanical control misconceptions
By Ethan ProudPREVIEW Columnist
Mechanical control of invasive species can result in a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Anyone who has looked over a...
Celebrate Colorado cherries with grilled cherry crisp
By Robin YoungPREVIEW Columnist
In July, we celebrate cherry season, a summertime staple grown right here in Colorado. Enjoy this sweet dessert with out-of-town guests...
Noxious Weed of the Month: common tansy
By Ethan ProudPREVIEW Columnist
Common tansy is an attractive invader that escaped ornamentation. It is toxic to humans and can cause convulsions, miscarriage and skin...
Meet this summer’s CSU Extension intern
By Garrett FongSUN Columnist
Hello! My name is Garrett and I am this year’s summer intern for Archuleta County Colorado State University (CSU) Extension. I...
Misconceptions about biological controls
By Ethan ProudPREVIEW Columnist
For some, biological controls (biocontrols) seem like a silver bullet, capable of removing invasive species without using herbicides. To others, it...
