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The San Miguel Basin Extension office provides assistance and programs for citizens in five main areas: 4-H/Youth Development, Ag/Local Food, Gardening, Natural Resources and Home, Family & Health.

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A Local Gardening Class is coming to a Location near you!

CHECK OUT THE PLANNING GUIDES FOR YOUR VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS

Frost-Free Growing Seasons in the San Miguel Basin

And in surrounding communities

and Hardiness of Vegetables and Flowers

Microclimates vary widely in the mountains. Often, the tops of sloping areas absorb more heat from
the sun and allow cold air to drain off and so are a bit warmer than low-lying areas where frost
can settle and are colder.

Click on Links below to Read the information…

>FROST-FREE GROWING SEASONS IN SMB & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

>Vegetable Gardening in the Mountains

>Growing Plants from Seeds

>Vegetable Gardening Planning & Hardiness Guide

>Growing Tomatoes in 5-Gallon Buckets


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SMB Regional Seed Library Information!

The SMB Regional Seed Library is restocked and at the Norwood and Naturita Libraries!  We also took a box of seed to the Telluride Library.
>Click here Ag/Local Food Page for more information on seed library

>Click here for inventory, brochure, and membership form.