Cheyenne Botanic Gardens : Gardening Tips

Hanging houseplant for low light areas

Devil’s ivy or pothos is a popular foliage houseplant. It has heart shaped leaves that vine or trail far out of the pot. It often has variegated leaves with splotches of yellow or white. It needs bright but not direct light. Grow pothos on the wet side in summer and drier in winter. Pinching the tips encourages bushiness. Regular fertilization will encourage robust growth. Devil’s ivy is easy to grow and relatively free of pests.
It is great for office cubicles or low light rooms.

Shelterbelts for slowing the wind

Shelterbelt History

German immigrants brought the idea of planting to the New World that were very appropriate for their windy prairie settlements. However, they didn’t become popular until the 1930s dust bowl when farmers and ranchers were encouraged to establish shelterbelts throughout the Great Plains region to prevent wind erosion.

Benefits

Shelterbelts not only provide much needed crop protection, but also provide other positive benefits to the people and animals that dwell around them.

Plant your own

Visit the shelterbelt demonstration in the Rotary Century Plazas on the grounds of the Cheyenne Botanic Garden.

Also visit the Laramie County Conservation District for great local information.
This link shows some good examples of designing a shelterbelt.

What is the 2012 winter going to be like?

This is what the Old Farmers Almanac says.