CSU Extension Intern, Sarah invites you to learn more about how live a more sustainable life in the landscape and your home. Check back each week throughout the 2020 summer for a new video or follow the Arapahoe County Master Gardeners Facebook page to watch the episode live each Friday at noon.

Episode 1 – Water Conservation

References from Episode 1 – Water Conservation

• Lawn Care – 7.202 CSU Extension Fact Sheet
• Watering A Home Landscape During Drought – 7.240 CSU Extension Fact Sheet
• Plant Identification and Plant Finder Resources
• Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens – 4.702 CSU Extension Fact Sheet
• Conducting a Catch-Can Test on Home Irrigation Systems – Written by City of Aurora

Episode 2 – Native Plants

References and Resources from Episode 2 – Native Plants

• Low-Water Native Plants for Colorado Gardens: Front Range and Foothills
• Colorado Plant Database
• Sources of Colorado Native Plants
• Native Plants – Plant Talk 1710
• Colorado Native Plant Society
• Suggested Native Plants for Gardening and Landscape Use on the Front Range of Colorado
• Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes, Extension Fact Sheet #7.422
• Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes, Extension Fact Sheet #7.421
• Native Grasses, CMG GardenNotes #581
• Native Herbaceous Perennials for Colorado Landscapes, Extension Fact Sheets #7.242

Episode 3 – Composting

References and Resources from Episode 3 – Composting

• Composting Yard Waste – CSU Extension Fact Sheet #7.212
• Lawn Care – CSU Extension Fact Sheet #7.202
• Composting – What Can Be Composted – PlantTalk 1615
• The Basics of Composting – CSU CO-Horts Blog
• Composting: Worm Composting – PlantTalk 1622
• The Adventures of Vermicomposting – CSU CO-Horts Blog

Episode 4 – Mulching

References and Resources from Episode 4 – Mulching

• Mulches for Home Grounds – CSU Fact Sheet #7.214
• Xeriscape Mulches – PlantTalk 1905
• Mulches for the Vegetable Garden – CMG Garden Notes #715
• Mulching – Organic Mulches – PlantTalk #1609
• Mulching with Wood/Bark Chips, Grass Clippings and Rock – CMG GardenNotes #245
• Mulching Trees – CMG Garden Notes #658

Episode 5 – Recycling

References and Resources from Episode 5 – Recycling

• Recycling Basics – Environmental Protection Agency
• Recycling 101 – Waste Management
• Trash and Recycling Resources – Arapahoe County
• Recycling Guidelines – EcoCycle
• Electronic Donations and Recycling – Environmental Protection Agency
• Environmental Sustainability: A Deeper Look – CSU Housing and Dining Services

Episode 6 – Energy Savings

References and Resources from Episode 6 -Energy Savings

• Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits – U.S. Department of Energy
• Energy Checklist for Homeowners – CSU Fact Sheet #10.621
• Landscaping for Energy Conservation – CSU Fact Sheet #7.225
• The Whole-House Approach to Energy Efficiency – CSU Fact Sheet #10.629
• Home Energy Guide – CSU, Your Energy Colorado

Episode 7 – Fossil Fuels

References and Resources from Episode 7 – Fossil Fuels

• Ask an Expert: Is Solar Worth It? – Your Energy Colorado
• Local Energy Efficiency Benefits and Opportunities – EPA Energy Resources for State and Local Governments
• Sources for Greenhouse Gas Emissions – EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Episode 8- Urban Trees

References and Resources from Episode 8 – Urban Trees

• Care of Recently Planted Trees – CMG Garden Notes #635
• Tree Planting Steps – CMG Garden Notes #636
• Tree Placement: Right Plant, Right Place – CMG Garden Notes #631
• Tree Selection: Right Plant, Right Place – CMG Garden Notes #632
• Watering Mature Shade Trees – CMG Garden Notes #657
• Watering a Home Landscape During a Drought – CSU Extension Fact Sheet 7.240
• Fall and Winter Watering – CSU Extension Fact Sheet 7.211
• Mulching Trees – CMG Garden Notes #658
• Healthy Roots, Healthy Trees – CSU Extension Fact Sheet 2.926
• Where Trees Are Planted Makes a Difference

Episode 9- Finale!

References and Resources from Episode 9 – Finale

• Colorado State University Ranked Top University for Sustainability – The Coloradoan
• Evaluation and Feedback – Sarah’s Science-Based Sustainability Secrets