For the first time in almost two weeks the rhododendron leaves have unfurled. When the temperature gets really cold, they curl up to preserve moisture so they don’t desiccate, or dry out. Curled up ...

Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this weekend, I dumped mounds of snow onto my garden beds, knowing it would protect my trees, shrubs and dormant perennials. When ...

In Northwest Colorado, snow has always been more than a scenic backdrop for winter postcards. It’s been the quiet business ...