12.31.2020
Happy New Year!
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CSU Extension is Here for You
The CSU Extension Office is currently open by appointment only, but we’ve been staying busy and adapting to serve you safely! Our dedicated 4-H STEM AmeriCorps members have created more than 650 take-and-make STEM kits. No kit? No problem! Most of the kits can be recreated using common household items. You can follow along with the instructions here.

We’ve added new ways to access horticulture help. As always, you can reach out to the Horticulture Helpline any time. Fill out this form, and a Colorado Master Gardener volunteer will follow up with your request. You can also book an appointment to speak with horticulture staff on B-REx.com. All appointments start with a virtual consultation. From there, our staff will go over other options, like curbside drop-off of plant samples, to figure out what best fits your needs.

To view upcoming Extension programs, search “CSU” on B-REx.com. Wishing you all a safe and peaceful new year!
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Keeping those Holiday Plants Alive
by Nancy Klasky, Broomfield Master Gardener Coordinator
Did you receive one of those common holiday plants this year like poinsettia, amaryllis or Christmas cactus? Would you like to save it, but just aren’t sure how to keep plants alive, let alone blooming again? Well, here are some tips on how to save those festive plants and see them live for another holiday season.
Looking for new activities to keep your kids or grandkids busy and engaged? Broomfield's AmeriCorps service members have you covered with STEM project instructions in English and Spanish! The cute sailboat on the left is just one example of the fun ideas you can find on the Broomfield CSU Extension website.
If you've made nutrition-related resolutions for the new year, Colorado State University has a ton of science-based guides to help. Here's a sampling of the available resources:
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John Bryan

Congratulations to Broomfield Master Gardener John Bryan, who recently completed 20 years of volunteer service! John started as a Master Gardener in Adams county before the county of Broomfield even existed. 

"I was really happy when I was able to move to Broomfield," John says. "One of the best things about being a Master Gardener is that I can share information about all aspects of gardening with my fellow citizens. I really like working the information booths and working in the xeriscape garden."

In his "other life" John has been married for more than 50 years and has a daughter and two grandsons. He taught for 30 years at the secondary and college levels and loves to make his own red wines (perhaps related to the 30 years of teaching?). 

According to John, "If you like gardening, becoming a Master Gardener is a great experience, and you will learn a lot."

Thank you, John, for your many years of service to our community!

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If you're interested in becoming a Colorado Master Gardener in Broomfield, please visit our website for more information.
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Gardening questions slow down this time of year, but houseplant pests never rest! MEALY BUGS are familiar pests that require a closer look to spot.

These soft-bodied insects suck plant juices, causing sunken brown spots. Covered with thin waxy threads, the critters could be mistaken for bits of dust from afar.

Mealy bugs can cause serious damage, but they're easy to treat. Mix water and rubbing alcohol 9:1. Dab the bugs using a cotton swab to spot treat, or fill a spray bottle for bigger jobs. Find more photos of the strange, wonderful, and perfectly natural world around us at Facebook.com/BroomfieldExtension. #WeirdWednesday
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