Author – The Durango Herald

Ready to make the perfect cookie? Welcome to cookie chemistry 101

One for me, two for you and plate of carrots for the reindeer. The carrots are easy, it’s the cookies that can be finicky. Once you get past the challenge of deciding on a style,...

DATE: Dec 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Climate change a threat to Durango’s community forest

I had the pleasure this past week of attending a daylong workshop about climate change and how it could potentially affect Durango’s community forest. I have to say, the organizin...

DATE: Dec 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H County Council to collaborate on community events

I am excited to announce the 2019-20 La Plata County 4-H County Council officer team. The team will take on leadership roles for our entire county program. In addition, members will act as o...

DATE: Nov 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Warming spices will make delightful pumpkin dishes

Last week, Halloween pumpkins gathered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds with the purpose of giving life from their wilting remains. Livestock throughout the county will soon be feasting on...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Your path to become a master gardener

Durango is flush with opportunities to volunteer. With hundreds of nonprofits, fundraisers, charity functions and the like, it’s amazing that some of those volunteers can find the time to pe...

DATE: Nov 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H enriches young people’s lives in many ways; enroll now

Over the years, I have experienced the power of youth through the La Plata County 4-H program. 4-H club programs have contributed many benefits to our local communities. Youths d...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Head to the annual bulb sale to plan your spring garden

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, features timely tips and suggestions for your garden and landscape.By Melanie Palme...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Now is the time to plan for the holidays – here’s why

Given the timing, you may be expecting words of wisdom offering creative alternatives to Halloween junk food. With a party invitation in hand and excitement in her voice, my daug...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

October events to celebrate the end of the growing season

I like the month of September. I really liked this last one – ridiculous heat early in the month broke with gray clouds, rainstorms that wake you up in the middle of the night and mornings w...

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H members shine at Colorado State Fair

As summer comes to a close, our 4-H program calendar year ends. As always, the year has been filled with many great achievements and accomplishments for our 4-H youth members. It is truly am...

DATE: Sep 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Who’s at the table is as important for health as what’s on it

Have you noticed September brings about a shift in scheduling? Parents, your kids are back in school and possibly involved in evening activities. Kid-free households, you’re stil...

DATE: Sep 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Find a cool location to store your garden’s bounty

I gave a talk recently called “You Grew it. Now What?” that seemed to bring out the frustrations in gardeners. And mind you, I didn’t title it “I Grew It” because my tomatoes, my...

DATE: Sep 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office