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 LifestyleFrom Paprika Seeds to Paprikash
It’s satisfying to have an idea in January, start seeds in March and help a plant flourish. It’s even more satisfying to turn that fruit into a dish for a…
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Kitchen GardeningFreezer Tips for Fresh Produce
Instead of canning, here are some easy methods for freezing some of your end-of-the season fruits and vegetables. A few minutes spent freezing now, means garden-fresh meals in the middle…
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Kitchen GardeningEight Great Tomatoes from 2018
What were the top tomatoes in your vegetable garden this season? Here are the eight great varieties that made this summer especially tomatoey for me.
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How-To6 Ways to Reuse Halloween Pumpkins
The pumpkins that caused so much excitement at Halloween are typically tossed away after the fun is over. But that old gourd can still be put to use. Here are…
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How-ToHow to Stuff a Pumpkin
The Pilgrims had a love-hate relationship with the pumpkin. Without it they wouldn't have made it through the winter, but that doesn't mean they had to like the taste of…
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Kitchen GardeningA ‘Nu’ Pumpkin Spice for Fall
Even if you can’t imagine a new pumpkin spice flavor this season, you have to try this one. The ‘NuMex Pumpkin Spice’ jalapeno pepper is guaranteed to add a little…
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Kitchen GardeningHomegrown Soybeans for Snacking
Green beans, yellow wax beans and filet beans are the typical vegetable garden pods. Soybeans are another easy-to-grow bean for added interest to your garden and plate.
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Garden LifestyleEggplant is a Surprise Cake Ingredient
If it's harvest time in your vegetable garden, it's time to let your family eat cake -- with one surprise ingredient.
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Garden LifestyleHow to Grow Fabulous Fennel
Fennel is a triple duty plant in the vegetable garden because the fronds, seeds and bulbs can all be used in cooking. Here’s how to make the most of growing…
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Kitchen GardeningMidnight Snack Tomato is a Star
An All-America Selections winner in 2017, Midnight Snack shows its true colors when ripe. This snack-size tomato would be a colorful addition to any vegetable garden.
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