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Betty Cahill

Denver
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Garden designer, city farmer, improviser, cook, photographer & blogger. I'm always hungry, so I grow food.

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How to grow houseplants — and keep them healthy

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By Betty Cahill
| The Denver Post Verified
We appreciate our houseplants for many reasons; the pros far outweigh the cons. Houseplants can be a cherished reminder when given as special gifts from family and friends. My sister and I have a pathos houseplant that started as a cutting from our mom, and before that her mother, most likely dating back to the 1960s or before (we can only guess). Their aesthetic appeal is obvious, too: They add beauty, interest, warmth and vivacity to spaces throughout a home.
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Gardening: With spring 6 weeks away, here’s how to start your seeds Original

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By Betty Cahill
| The Denver Post Verified
Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along the Front Range, extreme cold weather events can occur in April or May. No matter the weather, now it is time to get your indoor seed supplies ready to go. Below are my most reliable seed-starting tips. Have there been years when germination has been spotty or not at all?
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Gardening: The right lighting to get those seeds started for spring Original

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By Betty Cahill
| The Denver Post Verified
Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green thoughts. This is especially helpful when the dormant garden stares back at us all winter. Activities like direct seeding new plants and vegetables indoors take center stage in mid to late winter. Gardeners know that starting plants by seed indoors is a money saver once all the equipment is purchased, and there are opportunities to try new and unusual plant varieties.
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