1. What environmental programs are available to livestock producers from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)? Updated: April 20, 2012
2. Why is it important to research with plants and animals? Updated: March 29, 2012
3. What is "Barnyards and Backyards"? I am a small farmer and live in Wyoming. Updated: January 11, 2012
4. How do I go about creating a wildflower garden? I live in Colorado. Updated: December 01, 2011
5. Autumn olive supposedly is used for erosion control in the northeastern United States, and its fruit has health benefits. Will this plant grow in Texas? Updated: November 21, 2011
6. How can I determine if the plant I have found is a noxious weed in Montana? Updated: November 09, 2011
7. What are some recommended shrubs to plant along a fence and walkway that would provide rabbits a safe haven from cats and a nontoxic food source? I live in Colorado. Updated: October 14, 2011
8. What should I do about the Sawyer Beetles in my white pines (31 years)? A tornado took down 27 trees and the trunks are still here. Should we get rid of them? Updated: September 30, 2011
9. What is alternative energy? Updated: May 16, 2011
10. If bees produce a "surplus" of honey that is harvested in the summer or early fall, why do they need to be fed sugar throughout the winter and spring? Wouldn't they ordinarily use the surplus honey? Updated: December 10, 2010
11. Is there a vaccine for bluetongue for goats, sheep, and deer? Updated: August 28, 2010
12. Is it safe to put fresh animal manure on a garden? Updated: June 25, 2010
13. We recently had to cut down a cottonwood tree to replace the sewer line. Now, of course, we are getting many little cottonwood seedlings. Can these be transplanted? If so, what precautions are needed? Updated: June 24, 2010
14. I am looking for educational information and photos of berry producing bushes/trees native to Colorado- varieties, edible, poisonous. Updated: November 17, 2009
15. Just what are `Plant Select' plants? Updated: November 05, 2009
16. Can the Hibiscus and Bird of Paradise plants be grown in Colorado (indoors)? Updated: November 05, 2009
17. What are the best grapes to grow in Colorado for making wine? What are the best environmental conditions, and the best vine types suitable for the region? Updated: November 05, 2009
18. What kind of snails are found locally that have solid brown, conical helix shells with four or five whorls; they are various sizes up to about 4 mm long? Updated: November 05, 2009
19. I have property in Colorado near Walsenburg. I am interested in a pecan tree variety that will grow there, if there are any. We understand that certain varieties of pecans will grow as far north as Canada. Any suggestions? Updated: November 05, 2009
20. I saw a magazine ad for a "tree tomato." How well will that do in Colorado? Updated: November 05, 2009
21. I'm looking for websites allowing user to specify plant and site characteristics and then get a list of applicable plants. For example, a site which is Front Range, basic clay soil, dry, shade, flowering (red)perennials up to 4 ft. tall, etc. Such a site should be oriented to Colorado conditions, or at least be responsive to CO conditions. Updated: November 05, 2009
22. My grandparents grew apricots and I loved the tree as well as the fruit. Do they grow in Colorado? Updated: November 05, 2009
23. Are there fireflies in Colorado? Updated: November 05, 2009
24. Several nurseries in the Denver area are selling Scotch broom, which is labeled a Class B Noxious Weed in at least three U.S. states and Canada; isn't it illegal to propagate an invasive weed? Updated: November 02, 2009
25. Clarify whether sweet marjoram and savory are perennials or annuals in Colorado climate? Updated: November 02, 2009
26. Are pheromone traps or other non-chemical methods available to control Colorado potato beetles in a garden? Updated: November 02, 2009
27. What is the common name for a gray/silver tufted eared squirrel? We live at 8000 feet in the Colorado mountains and have seen this white bellied squirrel in our area. It resembles the black tufted eared squirrels that are called hebert squirrels. Updated: October 21, 2009
28. How do I get rid of fire retardant on my property? Updated: October 15, 2009
29. What species should I plant, and how many plants will I need? Updated: October 14, 2009
30. What is the benefit of mulching, and what kinds should I consider? Updated: September 29, 2009

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