In early July, Mikl and I always take some time off to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and to escape the Front Range heat. This year, we decided on a stay-cation, with day-trip forays into the high alpine tundra, so easy for us to access from here. Just as spring came early down here at a mere mile above sea level, so it did up in the mountains. In past years, our early July trips to the alpine zone brought us to snowfields in mid-melt, revealing the very first blooms of the tundra – mostly with their feet in [Read More]

Natural and Sustainable Gardening
Harlequin’s Gardens is a family nursery and garden center in Boulder, Colorado dedicated to natural and sustainable gardening for our region.
We specialize in native plants, organic vegetable and herb starts, xeriscape, hardy roses, Colorado-adapted and unusual perennials, fruit trees and berry bushes, groundcovers, hardy cacti, and seeds.

Earth-Friendly Products
We also offer Earth-friendly products to support your plants: soil-building products, composts, mulches, fertilizers; books by local authors; non-toxic pest-management supplies; and good advice.
Harlequin’s Gardens has a country charm and is famous for our customer service, our display gardens and the selection and success of our plants.

Join Our Virtual Garden Tour!
For over a quarter century Harlequin’s Gardens has shared plants, Eco-products, and advice for organic methods of gardening with our community. We are proud of the success so many have had and want to create a forum for all to share their results. So, we’re creating a “Virtual Garden Tour” for our community to share not just photos of their gardens but also a little about gardening goals, styles and experiences–especially sustainable approaches. [Read More]


