A big thank you to the Laramie County Master Gardeners in Cheyenne, Wyo., for the fabulous Western hospitality they showed us during our recent trip there. John and I had a wonderful time getting to know our new friends to the north–just 90 minutes from Denver.

The group invited me to visit on April 21 and present my “Gardening on the Cheap” program at the beautiful new public library. I enjoyed getting the chance to share my 10 tips for being a cheerful cheapskate in the garden. The other frugal gardeners in the audience shared their tips and asked some really great questions, too.

We were impressed by all the nice folks we met in Cheyenne, but I can’t thank Roberta Bolton enough for making all the arrangements for our visit. Even though we could’ve driven home that evening, she helped turn a one-day trip into a two-day stay…