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
- https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/ – 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
Episode 7 – Fossil Fuels
References and Resources from Episode 7 – Fossil Fuels
- 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
