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Let’s talk airflow... When zucchini plants get bushy and wild (which they love to do), it blocks light and traps moistur...
08/20/2026

Let’s talk airflow... When zucchini plants get bushy and wild (which they love to do), it blocks light and traps moisture.

And here in Denver? That’s a one-way ticket to powdery mildew.

Here’s how I fix it:

✔️ I grow vertically with a tomato cage
✔️ I prune everything below the lowest fruit
✔️ I remove any aborted zucchinis
✔️ I don’t touch unopened male or female flowers

Give your plant some breathing room. Your harvest will thank you.😘

📖 Full blog post with step-by-step tips is up now: link in bio

Zucchini can get out of control fast, and pruning is the secret to keeping things healthy and productive.Here’s what I c...
08/18/2026

Zucchini can get out of control fast, and pruning is the secret to keeping things healthy and productive.

Here’s what I cut, what I protect, and how I help my plant thrive in our Denver backyard garden. 🌿

Check out the full blog post for all my tips + tools: auntiemsgarden.com/blog/pruning-your-zucchini-in-denver

QUIZ TIME! Can you spot the female zucchini flower? (Hint: it’s the one doing all the heavy lifting in your harvest 😅)Sw...
08/12/2026

QUIZ TIME! Can you spot the female zucchini flower? (Hint: it’s the one doing all the heavy lifting in your harvest 😅)

Swipe to see if you guessed right ➡️

Here’s the deal:
✔️ Female flowers have a tiny baby zucchini (aka o***y) at the base
✔️ Male flowers are just on a skinny stem (no fruit in sight)
✔️ You need both for pollination to happen

Knowing the difference helps you prune smart and troubleshoot fruit that shrivels or never grows.

Denver gardeners: Want more zucchini-growing tips?

My new blog is up with all the Zucchini Pruning and Pollination goodness: auntiemsgarden.com/blog/pruning-your-zucchini-in-denver

July in your Denver garden = planting, pruning, pest patrol! Not sure what to do this month? We got you 👇✔️ Keep plantin...
07/01/2026

July in your Denver garden = planting, pruning, pest patrol! Not sure what to do this month? We got you 👇

✔️ Keep planting! Carrots, beets, peas, radish + more still have time to shine.
✔️ Do a 5-minute pest scan each day! Those squash bugs and leafminers are out and about.
✔️ Time to prune! Keep airflow moving and your plants thriving 🌬️

Have a pruning question? Not sure what pests you’re seeing? Drop it in the comments or DM me. We’re in this together!

The Denver Kitchen Garden Tools Checklist is here, and it’s totally free.🥳I pulled together all my favorite tools that a...
06/25/2026

The Denver Kitchen Garden Tools Checklist is here, and it’s totally free.🥳

I pulled together all my favorite tools that actually work in our wild Colorado gardens. 👀 These are the exact tools I use in my own garden to save time, stay sane, and grow a whole lot of food. 🌱

In this guide, you'll find my recommendations for:

🧤 Soil prep tools
🪴 Weeding must-haves
🍅 Harvesting + storage faves

And yes, my absolute single garden tool MUST HAVE made the list 🙌😄

✨ Grab the free guide now at auntiemsgarden.com/tools or head to the link in bio.

06/23/2026

Hate digging holes? SAME.😆 Here’s how I plant in my Denver garden without breaking my back or disturbing the soil more than I need to.👀

Instead of digging a traditional hole, I just shift the soil over, pop the plant in, and tuck everything back around it.

It’s fast, gentle on your plants, and honestly... way less of a mess. 🙌

Denver gardeners: This method works beautifully in raised beds and landscape spaces, just sayin.

Pro tip? Don’t stress if the plant sits a bit high, because once you mulch and press it in, you’re golden.

Did you like this little tutorial? Let me know in the comments if I should share more like this! 😘

I know I've been talking about tools a lot lately... but I swear, these bad boys are my absolute favorite. 🙌Yes, they’re...
06/20/2026

I know I've been talking about tools a lot lately... but I swear, these bad boys are my absolute favorite. 🙌

Yes, they’re a little pricey, but I promise they’re worth every penny.

The Felco 6 model is designed for small to medium hands (🙋‍♀️ hi, yes please), and they cut clean. No hacking, no bruising your plants.

In spring, I use them for pruning overwintered perennials and tidying up vines.

In summer? They're harvesting machines. 🥳

I share the link in my new free Garden Tools Checklist!

Download it now: auntiemsgarden.com/tools

(link in bio)

Should you plant a garden? Hmm... I wonder. 🤔😆 Get planting, Denver garden friends!! 🙌Psst... Need help? Looking for res...
06/19/2026

Should you plant a garden? Hmm... I wonder. 🤔😆 Get planting, Denver garden friends!! 🙌

Psst... Need help? Looking for resources?

We've got LOTS of helpful blogs and recommended local garden supplies on the website.

Plus, we offer a variety of 1:1 services— from garden planning and coaching to done-for-you maintenance packages!

Check it out and schedule your discovery call: auntiemsgarden.com

With the needto conserve water at an all time high, watering your kitchen garden can sometimes feel wasteful - even thou...
06/17/2026

With the needto conserve water at an all time high, watering your kitchen garden can sometimes feel wasteful - even though what you’re watering is feeding you and your family...and maybe your neighbors if its zucchini season. 😆

So getting it right is super important not just from the water conservation side, but also because overwatering leads to runoff of nutrients and under-watering stresses plants.

(I’m totally picturing little nitrogen molecules running away with their little sneakers on 😂)

The first step is understanding and accepting that vegetables are not drought tolerant... and that’s ok.

There is a huge difference in using thousands of gallons of water every summer to water a lawn (which - no shame here - we have grass in our backyard) than there is in using far less water in the kitchen garden or in a low water landscape.

We NEED plants to feed and host wildlife, feed our bellies and souls, and cool off the planet.

And plants NEED water.

But if you're wondering how much water is "just right", then check out my latest blog post!

I'm sharing the best watering tips for your Denver backyard garden. 😘

Read it now: https://www.auntiemsgarden.com/blog/garden-watering-techniques-in-denver

06/15/2026

You can grow veggies, herbs, and pollinator-friendly blooms right alongside your favorite ornamentals... and it can look stunning.😍

It’s called edible landscaping, and it’s one of my favorite ways to help Denver gardeners turn basic lawns into beautiful, productive garden spaces.

Here’s what it looks like:

🥬 Kale mixed with coneflowers

🌸 Zinnias tucked between pepper plants

🌿 Lavender and thyme edging a raised bed

Front yard gardens aren’t just possible...

They’re practical, beautiful, and totally legal in most of Denver.

✨ Want to design a front yard that feeds your family and your bees?

👉 Head to the blog to learn how to get started [link in bio]




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