Gardening is in Kerry Poppe’s "roots." Her great-great grandfather was one of the gardeners for the Queen (of England, that is) at her summer residence Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Being of Scottish and Irish relatives, gardening was a way of life by keeping small kitchen gardens. She was bitten by the bug at an early age watching her Scottish mother's love of flower gardening. As Kerry grew, she was allowed to utilize parts of our yard for her own garden.The passion of growing and tending plants has been an integral part of Kerry’s life. She’s been gardening for over 40 years. It was important to not only garner hands on experience, but to maintain a sound knowledge of horticulture, so she joined the CSU Jefferson County Master Gardener Program in 1987. After a short sabbatical to raise her family and earn my bachelor's degree in education, she rejoined the Extension program in 2014. She has a certification in home landscape design, and created and taught several elementary and high school horticulture programs.Kerry achieved her Colorado Certified Nursery Professional (CCNP) certification in 2017. She completed her Irrigation Boot Camp Certification and SLM Certification. After eight years in the employ of Creek Side Garden Center & Nursery in Littleton, in October of 2020 Kerry started her own business, Streetside Garden Creations, LLC where she provides her clients with a range of services which may include Garden Design/Landscape, Installation and Maintenance. Her passion continues in teaching, writing, growing, creating, and designing with plants. Her volunteer work through the CSU Jefferson County Speaker's Bureau helps bring current, research-based garden/landscape information to Colorado residents. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kerry Poppe about understanding the nuances of high-altitude planting and gardening. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s important for school aged children to learn about botany and where plants come from.- Why tilling the soil, working the land, and growing crops isn’t for the faint hearted.- How it’s important for people to know what their irrigation systems will and won’t do.- Why it’s easier to do concentric circle watering when using your hands.- How it’s important to know your zone and altitude when planting a garden. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices