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September Garden Guide

Savor the Season: Fall Harvesting, Planting, and Lawn Care Article by Debbie Hill The days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler. Summer is slowly coming to an end. Our first frost is just around the corner. When I think of September, I think about warm spices and the sweet smell of apples and juicy ripe pears filing the air. Spending time in the kitchen baking, pickling and canning the excess bounty of the season. It is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. As our warm...

Style + Beauty

Castle Rock Artisans

Colorado Western Style Through Art Article by Debbie Hill | Photography by Provided; Casey Baker Photo Robert Quimby - Robert Quimby Art DEBBIE: Let's start with you telling me about yourself. Were you always an artist, or did that come later? ROBERT: I grew up around cattle and horses in Nebraska. I always took art classes, but people discouraged pursuing it as a career. After flunking calculus and abandoning architecture, I took college art electives. That snowballed into degrees in art...

Food + Beverage

Palisade Peach Beehive Bellini

Tequila Makes This A Little Boozier Than Your Average Bellini Article and Photography by Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. peach nectar 1/2 oz. Colorado honey 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Ice 8 oz. Prosecco Palisade Peach slices 2 small chunks honeycomb (optional) Directions: In a small heatproof bowl, microwave nectar and honey, stirring occasionally, until honey is dissolved, about 20 seconds. This can also be done on the stove with a small saucepan. In...

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August Garden Guide

Summer Harvest Article by Debbie Hill Sweet summertime! There is nothing quite like the taste of ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and peaches whose juice runs down your arm with every bite, not to mention more zucchini than you know what to do with. This is the month we finally reap the bounty of our hard labor. While nothing beats cooking a meal with backyard produce, sharing the surplus with family, friends and neighbors is even better. However, the season isn't over yet. Keep your garden...

Health + Wellness

Your Birth, Your Journey

How AdventHealth Castle Rock’s Concierge Program Redefines the Birth Experience Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Abby Watkins; Ellen Jackal Photography Bringing a new life into the world is potentially the most profound, yet entirely unpredictable event a woman will ever experience. Medical advancements have made childbirth much safer, but it can feel disconnected from the intimate experience most mothers hope for.  The Birthplace Concierge at AdventHealth Castle Rock bridges that gap so...

Local Services

Loved by Dogs, Trusted by Owners

The Ruff House’s compassionate care wins hearts and wags tails. Article by Allyson Straczek | Photography by Provided Loving a dog is a special relationship that brings a lifetime of joy and companionship. When families need to leave their dogs in the care of others for daycare or boarding, only the best will do. Founded by Steve Schaefer and his daughter, Meghan Schaefer, The Ruff House is committed to loving dogs as much as their families do, offering social, supervised daycare and cage-free...

Life + Culture

Keeping Pets and Wildlife Safe

When They Share the Same Backyard Article by Emily M. Davenport, CWR, RVT | Photography by Provided In Castle Rock, our pets don’t just share our homes, they share our neighborhoods with wildlife. Whether it’s your dog on a trail, your cat watching birds through the window, or a curious pup sniffing along the fence line, our pets are constantly interacting with the natural world around them. In a community surrounded by open space, those interactions are happening more than we realize. As...

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Crafting Designer Entrances

FRISCO Gate Designs Estate Gates Where Elegance Meets Engineering Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Matt Rees A custom-built gate produced by FRISCO Gate, a full-service, locally owned welding and fabrication business, sets a property apart from the rest. With over a decade of experience, they specialize in handcrafted gates tailored to each client’s vision. From intricate designs to precision engineering, customers know they are getting the best from Matt Rees and his team.  “Our...

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July Garden Guide

Beat the Heat: Mid-Summer Survival Guide for Front Range Gardens Article by Debbie Hill Front Range gardening is always a challenge. Now that the dog days of summer are upon us, our gardens need a little extra TLC to make it through these hot, dry times. If your plants seem to wilt in the afternoons, a little extra water will help. Pay close attention to insects that may damage crops and ornamentals. Try to avoid broad-spectrum pesticides; they kill beneficial insects right along with the...

Entertainment

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Queen

Rodeo Queen, Taina MacDonald, Finding Confidence and Leadership In Rodeo Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Randon Ranch Photography Studio Editor's Note: The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo marks its 108th year July 24th through August 2nd celebrating Douglas County's western and ag roots. This year's fair and rodeo features premier acts such as Trace Adkins and AWOLNATION, ProRodeo events, food and arts open class competitions, and more. Find tickets and more information ...