I have been very lucky in recent years to channel my love for landscape design and Master Gardener experience into my own landscape design business. I truly enjoy what I do and hope I can continue to empower homeowners to become better gardeners and create their own beautiful landscapes. I gave talks at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, and the Mesa County Public Library in Grand Junction and Palisade.

Now, I have another outlet to share my love of gardens and teach people how to create beautiful water-wise and sustainable landscapes in Western Colorado. I will be hosting the new landscape column in the Beacon Senior newspaper called GardenSmarts.

I will answer questions submitted by readers each month, give a checklist of things to do in the garden and feature plants that thrive in our Western Colorado high desert climate.

If you would like to submit a garden question, please send it to Beacon@PendantPublishing.com or you can submit questions in writing to The Beacon Senior Newspaper – PO Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO  81502.

First crocus of the Spring!

I look forward to hearing from you and answering those tough garden questions. Would you care to guess what my April featured plant is? Here are a few clues. It blooms in April and May, its not a spring bulb but is a great companion plant for daffodils and tulips. Good luck. Happy Spring!