Autumn Olive grows in any condition, a tough tough plant. It's main requirement is well drained soil-no water-logging. Tasty berries are very high in Lycopean and relished by birds. Gil Schieber, Skipley Farm

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When the school garden teacher at my kid’s school asked if I would volunteer to design the schools learning garden I was excited by the prospect. I drew up some plans with hopes of inspiring the next generation to getting involved with stewardship of the land. The goal was to create a space were children all abilities could have access to the process of growing food, tending to soils and recognizing the human connection with the natural world. With an emphasis on edible plants, the garden also incorporates native plants, plants that attract pollinators and plants that build soil. The garden includes a composting system, and a log circle to use as and out door classroom space. Unfortunately, half way through the installation of this garden the school was closed due to covid and no one was allowed on campus for 6 months. The garden fell into disrepair. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic the school is coming back to life and parent volunteers are allowed back on to campus. With that the garden is coming back as well. The rain harvesting nets and outdoor kitchen did not end up coming into reality. But through the pandemic we learned an even grater importance of outdoor class room space and the power of engaging with the outdoor world.

Patrick Coulie
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She printed a photo of a Gazebo and asked us to build it. Actual photo was only about 12'x12'. We built hers 20'x23'. all rough cedar except for ceiling. We did 2x6 T&G stained Douglas Fir. Fun project all around.

Anne Penniman, Naomi C. O. Beal Photography
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Natural Water features demand more than a typical landscape pond. Yes we have to know our science, but for streams and creeks to appear real, we have to understand more than ecology and hydrology, we need to have worn out a closet of hiking boots to gain the artistic eye to create reality. Most people can actually sense when something looks natural, yet they cannot express why it is so. Our observations over 25 years lets us consciously see each detail that results in that natural feel.

1860's log cabin as guest house Photo: Sam Shelton
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Design by Gail Manning, GEM Interior Design, Inc. For more information or to create your own custom home, please call 720.219.3631.

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Sand set Flagstone patio and masonry gas firepit area with natural privacy screening with various native trees and shrubs.
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Native ornamental grasses, ferns and Midwest prairie plants surround the outdoors rooms. Michael Norpell, Wall to Wall
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