Jodi Torpey
Jodi is a garden writer, certified master gardener and author of “The Colorado Gardener’s Companion: An Insider’s Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State.”
She has a special interest in helping other gardeners learn how to cultivate successful gardens in challenging environments. As a Colorado native, she has first-hand gardening experience dealing with poor soil conditions, extreme temperature fluctuations, intense sunlight and the lack of reliable precipitation.
Her favorite topics include xeriscaping, using native plants in the landscape, planting vegetable and container gardens, conserving water in the landscape, creating backyard habitats and gardening with her dog, Rufus T. Smudge.
In addition to her book, Jodi’s writing is published on home and gardening websites, in national magazines and regional newspapers. She also manages her own website and blog, www.WesternGardeners.com, an online guide to gardening in the West. Follow her on Twitter @WesternGardener
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Garden LifestyleThese Vegetable Seeds Need Saving
Slow Food’s annual Plant a Seed campaign is your chance to make a difference in the wonderful world of vegetable growing. When you plant this year’s seed kit, you’ll help…
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Kitchen GardeningLet’s Celebrate Pumpkins this Year
The National Garden Bureau decided to name pumpkins as its edible plant for 2019. There's plenty to celebrate about these beautiful, delicious and nutritious fruits. Plan now to harvest tiny…
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Garden LifestyleMastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening
Is vegetable gardening more of an art than a science? In his new book, Matt Mattus uses his experience as a visual designer, artist, horticulturist and futurist to help uncover…
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Kitchen GardeningResolve to Garden for Good in 2019
What gardening resolutions do you have for this year? If eating more vegetables is at the top of your list, you’ve come to the right place.
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Kitchen GardeningBirds Are Wild for Homemade Suet
Suet cakes placed strategically in the garden help wild birds find their way to your landscape in winter. Homemade suet is easy to make, especially this vegetarian variety.
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Kitchen GardeningHow to Grow an Indoor Rosemary Topiary
Rosemary is an evergreen herb that has a long association to Christmas and the holiday season. Here’s how to create an easy tabletop decoration made with this fragrant member of…
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Kitchen GardeningPlant Some Fun this Weekend
Why not use this Thanksgiving holiday to plant a gardening seed? You can help sprout young gardeners with these easy indoor gardening projects.
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Garden Lifestyle5 Ways to Veg Out for Thanksgiving
It’s time to give thanks for vegetables! Here are five simple ways to give vegetables a special place at the Thanksgiving table.
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Garden LifestyleInfused Vinegar is a Simple Garden Gift
November ushers in the season of giving. From giving thanks to giving gifts, vegetable gardeners can use their fruits, vegetables and herbs to create something simply delicious.
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Garden LifestyleGardener’s Guide to Winter Squash
Pumpkins may be popular this time of year, but there’s a wide wonderful world of winter squashes waiting for you. Here’s a helpful guide on which squashes to choose and…
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