COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been a productive growing season in Steve’s garden, and while warm temperatures are hanging on, the looming threat of snow means the end of it is really coming. Usually, growing season ends in October; there are things to be done to get the garden ready for winter. See some
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A $900 million safety improvement project on the I-70 Floyd Hill corridor is adding roughly eight to ten minutes to commute times as work continues toward its scheduled completion at the end of 2029.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s not a secret that most crops’ growing seasons have come to an end. But that doesn’t mean gardeners have to stop getting their hands dirty for the rest of the year. It’s full swing for mum season for all the flower lovers out there. “It is mum season,” Mike
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With temperatures like Colorado Springs saw today, and snow at the top of Pikes Peak, it’s certainly looking like the end of the growing season now. As the weather continues to cool down, it’s less and less likely the summer plants will continue to grow. But Steve’s garden still has
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Gardeners in Colorado are taking food safety into their own hands. Vanessa Villalobos with Denver Urban Gardens say she keeps an eye on her food, especially when this past summer saw a number of foodborne illnesses break out nationwide. That includes a salmonella outbreak with jalapeños that saw over 100
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The drought has made growing season tough for gardens in southern Colorado. Over this season of Steve’s Garden, though, the herbs like basil and rosemary have seen great growth. Both looked healthy early in the year. Then we had our fruits look great after that, with both blooming early. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the seasons changing, it’s an important time to make sure you’ve gotten all you can from your garden. This is a good time to start cleaning up all the elements in your garden, and focus your efforts on your yard and trees. It isn’t here yet, but the final
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s time for another round of Steve’s Garden salsa! This time, Steve concocted a mango and habanero version. Check out what the newsroom thought in the video above! Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the middle of September approaches, so do cooler temperatures and the end of growing season. Out in Steve’s Garden, there are still some healthy plants, but the growing season comes to an end with the first freezing temperatures of the year. Don’t let the recent hot weather fool you;
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With another hot weekend ahead before cooler temperatures next week, it’s a great time to pick the last of the plants from this year’s crop. Out in Steve’s garden, there’s still a few peppers on the vine, and there is another round of salsa on the way. Even if you
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Heading into a holiday weekend, it might be the perfect time to pick some plants for some last days of summer gatherings. It’s a good time to pick herbs like basil and mint with a hot weekend ahead; and they can help bring a fresh element to cocktails or mocktails
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Another batch of salsa from Steve’s Garden is imminent, but before that Steve went out to pick the crops before he adds a couple special ingredients. Check out Steve’s big plans for the next fruity batch of salsa in the video above! Stay up to date with the latest local
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With September just around the corner, it’s officially one month left in the planting season here at KRDO13. Steve went out today and picked a variety of veggies, including peppers, tomatoes and onions. The garden needs some watering after the hot week, but some relief is expected soon. Stay up
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The basil from Steve’s Garden is bearing its fruit after producing some yummy pesto for the team at KRDO13. As the end of summer approaches, harvest season does too for anything thriving right now. KRDO13 anchors Danny Mata and Paige Reynolds got to taste the new product, and let’s just
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs has opened registration for its fall Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP). The program offers individuals with disabilities recreational opportunities from September through December. The program offers activities that include arts and culture, community outings, outdoor adventures, social activities, sports, fitness, and aquatics. Offerings range from rock
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent rain is really helping the plants in Steve’s Garden flourish. The leafy plants like basil are doing especially well, and looking super green after the latest rain. Basil serves several uses in gardens like Steve’s. Not only is the plant a great herb, but it also helps attract
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Recent squirrel friends in Steve’s Garden who have been suspected to eat his tomatoes couldn’t stop the second edition of the salsa taste test. Despite hot conditions, heat and smoke, Steve was able to produce enough tomatoes and cilantro to make a delicious salsa for anchors Heather Skold and Danny
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 has spotted the culprits of some ruined tomatoes in Steve’s Garden. Viewers told Steve squirrels may be attacking the plants to find some sources of hydration during the hot weather. The inside of the tomatoes provide some much-needed relief as the area sees 90 degree days. Now, the garden
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After another hot weekend, Steve’s Garden was in desperate need of some water. Wildfire smoke that has come into the region is causing smoke and haze to settle over the garden, bringing some relief as it lowers temperatures a little. The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources center says
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak has officially earned a Guinness World Records title for the most people simultaneously dunking doughnuts into coffee, with 285 participants taking part in the event on Saturday. According to the City of Colorado Springs, the record attempt was held to celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary on Aug. 1. Officials
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