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The 2011 ASHS Annual Conference

5855:
Ten Year's After: A Retrospective Study of the High and Dry Research

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Kona Ballroom
Kerrie B. Badertscher, CPH, Otoke Horticulture LLC, Allenspark, CO
The original purpose of the High and Dry research initiated in 2001 by a team of then Colorado State University Extension field personnel was to gain knowledge about the establishment of drought-tolerant species both at high elevations and with no irrigation.  The research, originally funded by the Colorado Home and Garden Show provided information about the establishment of no-water gardens, a topic of much relevant in times of drought and for mountain communities with watering restrictions.  A plant palette based on changing planting dates and native species ultimately was developed.  After 10 years, the palette was refined for re-establishment in the 8300 to 8800 ft. elevation range using lttle additional moisture will be reviewed along with successes and issues including a review  of transitioning wildlife pressure near Rocky Mountain National Park.

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