Colorado State University Extension-La Plata County

06/05/2026

Really, I'm not even sure we talked about butterflies. But we should have - everyone loves them (and ladybugs. and popsicles). However, we are seeing how a changing climate, season abnormalities, human movement, and insect (and earthworm) activity intersect, and the outcomes aren't always positive. Some are down-right spooky. That led us delving into the benefits and learning opportunities of observing the natural patterns around us and how the weather, temperature, timing, plants and humans all work their dance. Come join us.

Just in case you don't know where to find us, we are on KSUT public radio this Saturday (June 6) at noon. If you missed us there, you could also find the current show - and every other show we've recorded - here:
https://www.ksut.org/show/garden-guys
Spotify (new show will air Saturday at 12:30pm)
Apple Podcasts (new show will air Saturday at 12:30pm)

Tom and Darrin take a light-hearted look at gardening in the Four Corners and Southwest. Darrin is the Western Region Director at the CSU Extension office, and Tom runs Grow Food Well.Com and is a longtime Four Corners gardener.Got a question for the guys? Send 'em here. They might have the answers....

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Wild Edible Plants & Fungi
Tuesday, June 9th, 5-6:30pm
Spanish interpretation and kids' activity provided!
Join Mila Garelle of Turtle Lake Refuge to learn about the ways that harvesting and consuming wild foods connects us to our humble role as two-leggeds. We will explore honorable harvest, symbiosis, and brief history of our connections with wild flora and fungi.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX3HNNg2RO3mCifUg5Of0EGQKnLgCD1tfWU0GLf9Q7YMgVuQ/viewform

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

Today our intrepid duo continue their interview with New York Times best-selling author Jo Robinson. This is part two of an interview that started in the last episode on finding the best nutrition in our food. This week Jo delves into the various benefits of grass-fed animals and how that nutrition starts with plants.

Just in case you don't know where to find us, we are on KSUT public radio this Saturday (May 30) at noon. If you missed us there, you could also find the current show - and every other show we've recorded - here:
https://www.ksut.org/show/garden-guys
Spotify (new show will air Saturday at 12:30pm)
Apple Podcasts (new show will air Saturday at 12:30pm)

Tom and Darrin take a light-hearted look at gardening in the Four Corners and Southwest. Darrin is the Western Region Director at the CSU Extension office, and Tom runs Grow Food Well.Com and is a longtime Four Corners gardener.Got a question for the guys? Send 'em here. They might have the answers....

05/22/2026

Miller moth season has officially arrived in Colorado, with experts predicting a lighter and more typical migration this year. The moths are expected to move through the Front Range over the next several weeks as they travel toward the Rocky Mountains in search of cooler temperatures and summer flowers.