Native plants are a cornerstone of Baseline’s design. Perfectly suited to Colorado’s climate and soil, they use far less water than traditional lawns, thrive without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and require minimal maintenance—making them both practical and sustainable. They also support local ecosystems by providing essential food and habitat for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and […]
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By Amy Yarger, Butterfly Pavilion Senior Director of Horticulture Each year, Butterfly Pavilion science staff conducts pollinator surveys at Baseline so that we can evaluate how the pollinators are doing in the Baseline Pollinator District. The team found that not only are many kinds of pollinators finding resources across Baseline’s landscapes, but there have been
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In June, McWhinney and Community Life cohosted a landscape walk through Baseline’s West Village neighborhood. Residents had the opportunity to walk the community with members of McWhinney’s development team, Baseline’s Metro District team, and Community Life’s operations team to help identify areas in need of some extra love. The McWhinney, Community Life and Metro District
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You may have heard about the extensive study of pollinators happening in Colorado, and wondered how Baseline stacks up. Below, Amy Yarger of the Butterfly Pavillion breaks it down. CO Pollinator Health Study — What You Need to Know By Amy Yarger, Senior Director of Horticulture, Butterfly Pavilion The state of pollinators If you are
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How To Create A Pesticide-Free Garden Provided by Butterfly Pavilion Pesticide use may harm our garden residents, whether they be butterfly, toad, goldfinch or human being. At Butterfly Pavilion, our horticulture staff and volunteers follow a pesticide-free garden regimen. Home gardeners who are concerned about the effects of pesticides upon their environment can do the
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Written by Amy Yarger, Butterfly Pavilion Horticulture Director Spring has its own energy. We emerge from our winter hibernation ready to take on challenges, fill up our calendars, and try new experiences. However, I hope that none of us is too busy to savor the signs of spring in our gardens and landscapes. The crabapples
