Resources

Colorado State University Extension

• CSU Extension: research-based fact sheets on vegetables, fruit, soil and pests
• CSU Extension in El Paso County: local classes and gardening help for the Colorado Springs area
• CSU PlantTalk Colorado: short answers to common plant questions
• Colorado Master Gardener program: trained volunteers who answer gardening questions
• CSU Soil Testing Lab

Other trusted sources

• Denver Botanic Gardens
• USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
• Colorado HB16-1005 (rain barrels)

Seed libraries & community gardens

Many Colorado public libraries host seed libraries where you can borrow and return seeds. In the Colorado Springs area, check the Pikes Peak Library District. For community garden plots, look for local nonprofits and city programs; your county Extension office can point you to options near you.