July 2019 United Country Real Estate

United Country Real Estate

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MOUNTAIN BROKERS - John Angelico | 970 Castello Ave, PO Box 383, Fairplay, CO 80440 O: 719-836-9026 | C: 970-281-2525 | F: 866-300-9369 | unitedcountrypark.com | john@skiingdreamhomes.com

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ATTRACTIVE LOCALE • 80 acres, 2 BR, 1 BA • Peak & valley views • Ranch home, metal roof • 30x48 barn, wildlife • Water for livestock #05074-63980 - $349,000

ELEGANT A-FRAME • 2 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA • Walkout lower level • Deck facing peaks • Wood stove • Treed lot #05074-08700 - $345,000

MOUNTAIN RECREATION • 1.11 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA • Newer retreat home • Fresh paint & stain • Vaulted ceilings • Sheds, trees, meadows #05074-08510 - $299,900

ON THE SLOPES • 1 BA • Renovated studio • New interior, appliances • Updated floor, lighting • Vaulted ceilings #05074-01177 - $309,000

ZONED AGRICULTURAL • 80 acres • Backs to BLM • Rolling hills • Great recreation • Views for miles #05074-79280 - $72,500

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ORDERING SEEDS FOR BEGINNING FARMERS

by Angela Smith

If you’re just starting out with farming, or looking to add some more veggies to your garden, it’s important to know a few key things before ordering seeds for planting season: Know the weather in your area. Do you live in the south where it’s warm and humid or are you in the Colorado Mountains? Each part of the country offers a unique climate where certain crops thrive and others don’t. In the north, vegetables like lettuce, carrots, broccoli and most root crops can flourish because they can survive light frosts. Other warm weather fruits and vegetables like melons, squashes, cucumber and corn all die with the first frost, so they need to grow during warmer months.

Start early. If you want to get the seeds you need and want, make sure you order early. Some catalogs sell out quickly of certain seed varieties. If you have a shorter growing season, you can also start seedlings indoors so they can be transplanted outside once it warms up. Know the terminology. Speaking of seed catalogs, they use a lot of specific terminology you need to know (if you don’t already). Terms like “non-GMO” and “open pollinated” are terms you should be familiar with. You can ask your local extension office if there are terms you aren’t sure about. Test your soil. Before you plant, make sure you know your soil

type. A simple test can easily show how to amend your soil for better growth. Make a plan. Just like in any business, a plan will help you set goals, create a timeline and map out any opportunities or roadblocks you might Utilize local resources. Your local cooperative extension office for any questions or concerns you might have along the way. They can also offer some suggestions on which seed catalogs are best to order from. face and how to overcome them. Sources: https://modernfarmer. com/2016/01/choosing-vegetable- seeds/ https://www.farmanddairy.com/top- stories/tips-for-ordering-from-seed- catalogs/309061.html#

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