Gardening in the Semi-Arid North Fork Valley

This article’s author came to the North Fork Valley from Ohio.  There, you till the soil, drop some seeds into the ground, cover them and return later to enjoy the flowers or harvest the crop.  That is not the way gardening works here - but if you are considering a move to the Valley and still desire vibrant gardens, never fear – you can have it all if you understand horticulture in the perspective of Western Colorado!

To be successful, you need to understand several components...