New Home Buying Guide 2023

 BUDGET BLINDS: Your one-stop shop for the best blinds, shades, shutters and draperies

Budget Blinds of Greater Colorado Springs is the Pikes Peak region’s No. 1 custom window treatment company. We have been committed to excellence for 30 years, during which time we have been voted “Best of the Springs” and a “Best Workplace” for consecutive years. Owner Mike Burwell attributes our success, in part, to our philosophy to “make this company one that we would want to work in our very own home.”

Our consultative process will bring the store to your door. We will design, measure and install, so you can sit back and enjoy your window treatments with total peace of mind. Currently, one of the most popular window treatment styles are child-safe automated and motorized blinds and shades. Budget Blinds can offer the best options for home automation integration and window treatments that will assist with light control and insulation.

Visit our Design Center, centrally located on Garden of the Gods Road, to browse full-size window treatment samples, automated shades, and draperies. See all the brands and fashion-forward styles that are available to fit any budget. Our dedicated Design Consultants can help you create a home that reflects your personality.

We have always supported local charity and nonprofit organizations. Did you know that Budget Blinds of Greater Colorado Springs partners with the St. Jude Dream Home and CASA of the Pikes Peak Region? A portion of every window treatment installed is donated to these causes.

We know all about our everchanging Colorado climate and will craft the perfect solution for your needs. Our “No Questions Asked Warranty” — an industry exclusive — makes it easy to get exactly what you want in window treatments. Call us today at 719-301-7171. ■

YOUR BEST LIFE

Why wait? To break ground on your best life!

Some say last choice isn’t always the best one, except when you visit Cordera. Come see our latest park!* The eight-acre, “Fe Fi Fo Fum” park is designed after the storybook Jack and the Beanstalk. This new interactive space delivers fun for all ages; cornhole, ladder toss, three holes of disc golf, tether ball, human foosball, climbing structures for young kids and more!

Get in on the final phase of the most incredible lots now available in Colorado Springs’ premier planned community. From spectacular views, walking trails, swimming pools and top-tier D20 schools, don’t miss out on all Cordera has to offer

Find homes from the $700s to $1MM+.

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A formal dining room is an essential element in any elegant space, but it can be tricky to figure out where to start when designing a dining space your family and friends can feel at home in. By thoughtfully choosing dining furniture with AFW, the formal look can be easily created, for an affordable price.

Using upholstered chairs for the ends of the table to soften an all-wood look is an easy way to lift your dining room to the next level!

And don’t forget what’s underneath it all: an accent rug brings both warmth and interest to the room, while giving guests a soft spot to rest their feet during dinner.

Play with colors, silhouettes and fabrics to create the perfect feel for what’s sure to be your new favorite space.

Visit www.afw.com today!

The Best of Colorado Living

Voted by Gazette readers as one of the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, Wolf Ranch is a vibrant new housing community that places value on a Colorado quality of life. That’s why Wolf Ranch has been intentionally developed into a neighborhood that weaves daily living and community with Rocky Mountain sunshine. Wolf Ranch residents spend quality time with family and neighbors in our parks, open spaces, trails and at community events and concerts.

Have kids? Wolf Ranch is located within Academy School District 20, one of the top-rated school districts in Colorado Springs. Wolf Ranch homes are conveniently located to D20 elementary, middle, and high schools. After school, there are numerous parks, trails, and playgrounds to explore, as well as a 6-acre water park that includes a pool, splash park, and a clubhouse.

Looking for luxury living? Wolf Ranch is comprised of a wide range of homes and styles. Each of our luxury model homes are uniquely and intentionally designed to fit the needs of you and

your family. Our home builders focus on natural light, comfortable living spaces and energy efficiency, all to ensure you’ll get cutting-edge home design for the lifestyle you want. Use our search hub to find a dream home that fits your lifestyle and goals or select a model home by one of the following builders: Classic Homes, JM Weston Homes, Vanguard Homes, Covington Homes, Creekstone Homes, David Weekley Homes, Toll Brothers, Challenger, and Level 1.

Want a community that comes together? Wolf Ranch hosts family friendly events to encourage healthy, active living for youth and adults throughout the year. This includes our annual fall festival, summer concert series, family movie night, and more.

Wolf Ranch residents and location make this community one of the best places to live in Colorado Springs. With the careful selection of our homes, beautiful mountain views and endless amenities, Wolf Ranch is the best place to live in Colorado Springs.

design services? It’s easy and fun to create a room you’ll love! Simply start with a free consultation with a professional Interior Designer — at home, in-store or virtually — to create a custom plan for your individual budget and style.

We believe the home is a special place, where families celebrate the big moments in life … and enjoy the small moments in-between. That is

that serve as the backdrop for life. Our expert designers are truly talented, the best listeners, and will make designing your home an enjoyable experience. They are brilliant with spacial planning, style, color and function.

Let our designers take your space to a new level that you’ll love for years to come. Visit www.la-z-boy.com today! ■

Get in on the final phase of the most incredible lots now available in Colorado Springs’ premier planned community. From spectacular views to walking trails, premier builders, swimming pools and top-tier Academy District 20 schools, Cordera has a lot to offer. The community remains true to its roots and what matters most to homebuyers. Cordera has a variety of home designs, boasting the latest styles and trends in contemporary home construction, interior design

and landscaping. Exciting changes are underway at our 8,000-squarefoot community center and latest theme-park, the eight-acre “Fe Fi Fo Fum” park, inspired by “Jack and the Beanstalk” (in its final stages of development).

People of every age and stage of life will become inspired and find something to enjoy at Cordera. Don’t miss out; get in touch today! Visit Cordera.com/contact-us or call 719-649-7801 for more information. ■

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CENTURY COMMUNITIES: New Homes at Meridian Ranch in Falcon

SPONSORED FEATURE

Homes in Meridian Ranch from Century Communities are designed for the way you live. Two collections — Rolling Hills and The Enclave at Stonebridge — are priced from the $400s, offering versatile openconcept ranch and two-story plans with 3-6 bedrooms and up to 3,064 square feet.

The community’s resort-style amenities include a 42,000-squarefoot Rec Center, an outdoor beachentry pool, a year-round indoor pool, 215-acre regional park, extensive trails and outdoor sports courts!

Conveniently situated near Highway 24, adjacent to Antler Creek Golf Course and Falcon Regional Dog Park, Meridian Ranch is near Colorado Springs employment hubs, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, Garden of the Gods and more.

One of the nation’s top 10 homebuilders, Colorado-based Century is proud to feature homes for

sale on-site and through its industryfirst online homebuying experience. Visit CenturyCommunities.com/ MeridianRanch or call 303-268-8364 to learn more. ■

Hassle-free home ownership for active adults 62+

The Village Cooperative develops new housing communities for active adults and is excited to be bringing this homeownership option to Colorado Springs!

A senior cooperative offers residents the opportunity to live better, have closer ties to their neighbors and families, and enjoy the little luxuries they deserve without maintenance, repairs or repair bill hassles. Owner-members also enjoy a 3% appreciation on their investment for each year they live at the Village Cooperative. Owning and selling is easier and less expensive than a traditional real estate transaction.

“We realized over the years that our current house was too much work and upkeep. We weren’t finding anything we liked until we heard about the Village Cooperative,” said Judy Robertson, a Village Cooperative member. “We found that living there allows us to live

in comfort with neighbors like us who want more social opportunities, less work, and a return on our investment. We already feel more relaxed and secure about our future.”

Senior cooperatives have been around for over 40 years. There are

PLANET GRANITE:

Colorado’s premier native countertop fabricator of choice

Planet Granite is celebrating 25 years in business in 2023! We are proud to have reached this milestone anniversary and achieved a reputation as an expert in the industry.

When it comes to something as personal as your home, it is important to choose a reputable contractor you can trust to provide great customer service and reliability for your countertop projects.

Planet Granite is accredited by the Natural Stone Institute, having completed an intensive, rigorous process, including documentation of our business and employment practices, letters of recommendation, a written examination and site visits to the facility and completed jobs. We offer a one-stop shop to hand select materials in Colorado Springs. The

showroom and stone yard contain thousands of imported and domestic slabs of natural stone and engineered quartz, providing a vast selection of choices. Planet Granite also offers a large inventory of sinks, fabrication, and installation in the community.

Not sure where to start? Planet Granite offers free custom measure for estimates and has a full design team to assist you in creating countertops, dining tables, fireplaces and more!

Whether you are a residential homeowner, builder or looking for commercial applications, Planet Granite has you covered!

Visit us in-person at 3020 N. Stone Ave. in Colorado Springs to select your piece of the rock or online at www.planetgraniterocks.com. ■

43 Village Cooperative locations either operating, under construction or planned for construction in the coming year — including 11 locations in Colorado. The Colorado Springs location will include just 55 homes in one-, two- or twobedroom with den designs. Members

may choose from 17 styles based on a priority number given at reservation. Homes range in size from approximately 900 sq. ft. to over 1,600 sq. ft. of onelevel living space within in a safe, secure three-story building.

Visit www.VillageCooperative.com to register for an informational seminar, schedule an appointment or learn more. You may also call Felicia at 719-425-8090. ■

Models & Communities

As you tour our communities, we invite you to experience the classic di erence. At Classic, our mission is sustained excellence. Our team is committed to delivering quality homes and communities in a manner that consistently meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

e Di erence Really Hits Home.

• Prime Neighborhood Locations

• Thoughtful and Reliable Customer Service

• Experienced Construction Teams

• Floorplans for Every Stage of Life

• Energy E cient Construction

• Quality Craftsmanship & Materials

e Classics Always Endure.

• Over 30 Years of Commitment to Community

• 8-year Limited Warranty

• In-house Design Studio

The best way to make certain your work lives on is to build something so remarkable, so memorable, that people will treasure it for years to come. At Classic, this is both our goal and our vision. It always has been, and it always will be. You want a better home? Trust your hometown builder.

Forest Lakes

15725 Timber Trek Way, 80132

Model: Ashton

 Classic Collection from the $700s 719-419-8232

Jackson Creek North

16692 Hallmark Trail Monument, CO 80132

Model: Hillspire-A

 Classic Collection from the $600s 719-301-2470

Sanctuary Pointe

16476 Florawood Place Monument, CO 80132

Model: Dynasty-C

 Classic Collection from the $800s 719-387-9279

Flying Horse

1981 Clayhouse Dr., 80921

Model: Grandview-A

 Village of Palermo from the $700s 719-722-3865

 Village of Turin from the upper $600s 719-722-3865

Sterling Ranch

Sold From Timber Ridge

9974 Antelope Ravine Dr., 80908

 Classic Collection New Lots Spring 2023 719-888-3682

Wolf Ranch

10070 Thrive Lane, 80924

Model: Monarch-C

 Classic Collection from the $600s 719-452-8952

 Midtown Collection quick move-in homes from the mid $500s 719-309-4215

Pathways

5897 Spring Breeze Dr., 80923

Models: Blossom-B, Marigold-B, Jasmine-C Moonflower-A

 4-Square Collection from the $500s 719-235-5961

6827 Starry Night Ln., 80923 Models: 221-Cool

 Midtown Collection from the mid $400s 719-309-4385

7443 Hunter Jumper Dr., 80922

Models: 220-B, 224-A

 Midtown Collection from the mid $400s 719-359-4420

TimberRidge

9974 Antelope Ravine Dr., 80908

Model: Paradise-B

 Classic Collection

 ESTATE - from the upper $800s

 URBAN - from the upper $500s 719-888-3682

Greenways at Sand Creek

Sales Center - 3575 Tutt Blvd., 80922

 Classic Collection from the upper $500s 719-249-8212

 Midtown Collection from the mid $400s 719-249-8212

Monument Junction

Coming Soon! Located o of Jackson Creek Pkwy., south of Hwy 105.

RENTAL HOMES

719-266-2748 | CRLrentals.com

 NORTH FORK School District 20

Classic Design Studio

2754 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719-785-0123

Classic Corporate O ces

2138 Flying Horse Club Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719-888-3363

A place for ENDLESS ADVENTURES

t Banning Lewis Ranch, we believe that every family deserves the space to venture, explore, and grow. With over 75 acres of parks and trails, we offer just that. Inspiring moments of family togetherness and endless adventures. Welcome to the community voted Colorado Springs’ best neighborhood for 8 years in a row.

Welcome to a close-knit community of growing families making lifelong memories. Welcome to parks filled with games of ultimate tag.

Welcome to summer music festivals for the whole family. Welcome to holiday events that inspire traditions.

Whether it’s laughing at the splash park, breaking personal records at the gym, strolling at sunset with your family, or excelling at one of our outstanding schools, Banning Lewis Ranch has memorable moments for everyone.

Welcome to a place where your neighbors become family, and where the amenities are only outmatched by the memories.

Homes starting in the $300s from our featured builders.

 VANGUARD HOMES: A local, respected and awardwinning semi-custom builder

appeal, exterior features and real components that has made us a leader in the industry.

Every Vanguard home showcases expansive kitchens, gracious living areas, dual vaulted ceilings and more. This may explain our numerous awards, including the coveted 2022 People’s Choice award for our Falkirk floorplan, plus Best Master Suite, Floor Plan, Architectural Exterior and Best Overall Home.

time to buy a Vantage home

“Vanguard Homes will leave a legacy by what we build, greater than any amount of money we make,” said Vanguard Homes Owner Mark Long, a second-generation builder.

It is this philosophy of building homes with greater architectural

The Farm community is closing out with 11 homes under construction and one homesite remaining. We are building in the Highline and are excited to announce new luxurious, low maintenance Paired Patio homes with alley garages in Revel Terrace, both in Wolf Ranch.

Contact Kelly Price at 719-650-1778 and visit VanguardNewHomes.com to learn more. ■

Find your dream home, rental or commercial property.

Take a trusted builder, a buyer with a dream, and one of the greatest cities in the United States, and what do you get? A personalized home in Colorado Springs!

Vantage Homes has been building quality-focused homes in the shadow of Pikes Peak since 1983. We take pride in every home we build — from conception to delivery … and beyond. We have mastered the art of building homes tailored to fit the everchanging needs of our buyers. This is accomplished through a vast library of pre-planned, pre-engineered and prepriced features and options.

Our mission at Vantage Homes is to be the builder of choice for homeowners, our employees, local trade partners, Realtors, land developers and professionals. This pursuit secures us with the knowledge that we will have the opportunity to build the highest quality homes in the most desirable neighborhoods.

For more information contact: Tom McClung, Real Estate Account Executive tom.mcclung@gazette.com I 719-476-1667 I 719-499-0510

Ken Lepik, Real Estate Inside Sales ken.lepik@gazette.com I 719-476-4820 I 719-201-4840

As a local homebuilder — and your neighbor — we want to increase the quality of life that attracts people to the area. We are ethically grounded in proven building tradition, while being involved in all the most modern and innovative construction methodologies. Your Vantage Home will be packed with quality-assured, structurally improved, and low-maintenance and energyefficient technologies.

What has kept us around and has had customers coming back for generations? In a word: adaptability — to market behavior and customer circumstances. We have gained a reputation in the community for fostering true relationships with Realtors and continually seek ways to instill confidence in buyers, too.

At Vantage Homes, there is no “one size fits all.” We build homes around individual personalities for homes that fit our homebuyers. Let us show you how you can put your fingerprint on our blueprint.

Visit VantageHomesColorado.com for more information. ■

What to know about landscape lighting

Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners.

Curb appeal is often seen through the lens of how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better and more modern, and potentially safer after the sun goes down. With such potential, landscape lighting is worth exploring for homeowners looking to upgrade their properties.

Are there different types of landscape lighting?

When considering landscape lighting, homeowners should know that there are various options to consider. According to the lighting experts at Lumens, spotlights project a concentrated and narrow beam of light that is usually around 45 degrees. Spotlights are often chosen to highlight specific features on a property, like a component of the landscaping. Individuals who want to cast light over wider, more general areas may consider floodlights, which Lumens notes spread light up to 120 degrees.

Inground lighting is among the more sophisticated landscape lighting options. Lumens notes that inground lighting illuminates the whole of a tree or structure, often creating a dramatic look. These circle-shaped lights also are great at illuminating walkways and driveways.

Post lights are another outdoor lighting option, and these are often used to light up long walkways and pathways so it is easier and safer to navigate dark areas at night.

Is landscape lighting a job a DIYer can handle?

Many homeowners consider a doit-yourself approach when pondering a potential home renovation, and a landscape lighting project is likely to inspire such curiosity as well. The home experts at HGTV note that the feasibility of DIY regarding a landscape lighting project depends on the type of lighting homeowners want to install and where they want to install it. Replacing an existing electrical fixture may be well within the skill of a seasoned DIYer, but installing a new fixture is a job best left to the professionals. Homeowners whose homes currently have no or very little landscape lighting are almost certainly better off working with a professional. Solar lighting that does not require any electrical work can be installed quickly and easily by anyone, but such options may not provide the look homeowners are aiming for.

How much landscape lighting is necessary?

If the home currently has little or no landscape lighting, a consultation with a professional can help determine how much lighting to install and where to install it. When discussing landscape lighting, homeowners may want to inquire about dimmers. They can increase or decrease lighting depending on the situation. For example, homeowners may want a little extra light during a party, but less when relaxing alone outside at night. Dimmers allow homeowners to adjust as necessary.

Landscape lighting is a popular trend. Homeowners are urged to work with a skilled professional to devise and install a set-up that makes their homes more appealing at night. ■

Pikes Peak New Homes

Cordera 10607 Sky Pond Lane Quick Move-Ins available From the mid $800s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 282-6535

Banning Lewis Ranch Oakwood Homes American Dream Collection 6016 Callan Drive Starting in $300s OakwoodHomesCO.com

(719) 380-5095

Oakwood Homes Park House Collection 6845 Backcountry Loop Starting in the $400s OakwoodHomesCO.com

(719) 380-5085

Covington Homes 5798 Zounds Way

Starting in the upper $400s Covingtonhomesco.com

(719) 448-5000

Richmond American Homes

5657 Mammoth Lane Starting in Upper $400s Richmondamerican.com

(303) 850-5750

Oakwood Homes, The Retreat 55+ 9158 Braemore Heights Starting in $400s Oakwoodhomesco.com

(719) 380-5085

Classic Homes PATHWAYS – Now Selling!

4-SQUARE COLLECTION:

5897 Spring Breeze Dr., Single family homes from the mid $400s. Jasmine, Blossom, Marigold and Moonflower ClassicHomes.com

(719) 235-5961

Classic Homes MIDTOWN COLLECTION: 6827 Starry Night Lane

Urban-style single family homes from the mid $400s. ClassicHomes.com

(719) 235-5961

Gardens at North Carefree

Covington Homes

Open by appointment only –only 3 lots left!

Starting in the Mid $400s CovingtonHomesCo.com

Vanessa Cashman, (719) 448-5000

The Farm

Vantage Homes 1977 Clayhouse Drive

(HPR Model is still under construction –sales out of FH)

Limited Quick Move-Ins available

Starting in the high 700s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 418-3260

Wolf Ranch

Challenger Homes

6526 Mancala Way

Price Range from the $340s-$490s

Wolf-ranch.com

(719) 373-6692

Revel Keller Homes A Toll Brothers Company

6411 Tumble Creek Drive

Starting in the $500s TollBrothers.com

(719) 300-1950

Classic Homes 10070 Thrive Lane

Starting in the upper $300 Classichomes.com

(719) 282-1650

Covington Homes

6293 Deco Drive

Starting in the Low $500s Covingtonhomesco.com

Teri@CovingtonHomesCo.com

Teri Leffel, (719) 448-5000

Highline, WR North

Classic Homes 10070 Thrive Lane From the $400s Classichomes.com

(719) 452-8952

Level 1 Homes

10283 Finn Drive Pricing from $500s-$600s

Wolf-ranch.com

(719) 339-0720

Daybreak & Highline

Covington Homes

9691 Fresh Air Drive

Pricing from the Mid $300s-Mid $400s Wolf-ranch.com

(719) 433-9012

Vanguard 10069 Thrive Lane

Starting in the $400s Vanguardnewhomes.com

(719) 650-1778

Covington Homes

9691 Fresh Air Drive Homes from the low $400s CovingtonHomesCO.com

(719) 205-5248

Creekstone Homes 10088 Thrive Lane

Pricing from the Low $400s

Wolf-ranch.com

(719) 357-6526

Classic Homes 10070 Thrive Lane From the $400s

Classichomes.com

(719) 452-8952

David Weekly Homes

Pricing from $430s to $470s

6214 Rowdy Drive

Wolf-ranch.com

(719) 453-0169

Townes II

JM Weston

6477 Moor Grass Heights

Starting in the $300s

Jmwestonhomes.com

(719) 694-9662

Sterling Ranch -Homestead

Classic Homes

9974 Antelope Ravine Drive

Single family homes. Current phase sold out. New lots coming Spring 2023. ClassicHomes.com

(719) 888-3682

Meridian Ranch

Stonebridge/Covington Homes

9803 Marble Canyon Way

Peyton, CO 80831

From the Low $400s CovingtonHomesCO.com

Garrett Ashcroft, (719) 448-5000

Garrett@CovingtonHomesCo.com

Vanessa Cashman, (719) 448-5000

Vanessa@CovingtonHomesCo.com

Rolling Hills Ranch/ Covington Home

13424 New Ranch Drive

Peyton, CO 80831

Starting in Mid $400s CovingtonHomesCO.com

Garrett Ashcroft, (719) 448-5000 Garrett@CovingtonHomesCo.com

Vanessa Cashman, (719) 448-5000 Vanessa@CovingtonHomesCo.com

Enclave at Stonebridge

9783 Marble Canyon Way

Falcon, CO 80831

From the $400s Centurycommunities.com

(303) 268-8364

Rolling Hills

10442 Rolling Peaks Dr.

Falcon, CO 80831

From the $400s Centurycommunities.com

(303) 268-8364

Ute Valley

Village Cooperative of Ute Valley 7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 201 $146,000 to $323,000 Villagecooperative.com

Felicia Peterson at (719) 425-8090

Flying Horse

Vantage Homes/Palermo (Village)

1977 Clayhouse Drive

Starting in the high $600s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 418-3260

Home Place Ranch

Vantage Homes

1977 Clayhouse Drive

(HPR Model is still under construction –sales out of FH)

Starting in the low $600s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 418-3260

Classic Homes

1981 Clayhouse Drive

Single family homes from the upper $600s ClassicHomes.com

(719) 722-3865

Forest Lakes

Vantage Homes

4585 Mesa Top Drive

Monument CO 80132

Starting in the mid 700s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 494-8112

Classic Homes

15725 Timber Trek Way

Monument, CO 80132

Single Family Homes from the $700s. ClassicHomes.com

(719) 419-8232

Vantage Homes

The Retreat at TimberRidge

9996 Antelope Ravine Drive

Starting in the low 600s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 495-9825

Saddlehorn Ranch

Vantage Homes

9996 Antelope Ravine Drive (selling out of TR Model)

Starting in the mid 700s Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 495-9825

Sterling Ranch Vantage Homes

9996 Antelope Ravine Drive, (Coming Soon) Vantagehomescolorado.com

(719) 495-9825

Sanctuary Pointe

Classic Homes

16476 Florawood Place

Monument, CO 80132

ClassicHomes.com

(719) 387-9279

Jackson Creek North Classic Homes

16692 Hallmark Trail

Monument, CO 80132

Single family homes from the $600s. ClassicHomes.com

(719) 301-2470

Hannah Ridge Classic Homes

7443 Hunter Jumper Drive

2.5 Acre Estate Homesites with Single Family Homes from the upper $800s ClassicHomes.com

(719) 452-8981

Greenways at Sand Creek

Classic Collection

Sales Center 3575 Tutt Blvd.

CLASSIC COLLECTION:

Select single-family ranch homes from our Classic Collection. From the upper $500s

MIDTOWN COLLECTION

Urban-style single family homes from the mid $400s

TOWNHOME COLLECTION

Single family townhomes from the upper $300s.

ClassicHomes.com

(719) 249-8212

Pikes Peak New

Burpee announces new 2023 garden innovations

Burpee, the trusted leader and source of all things gardening for 147 years, introduces 67 brand-new trailblazing innovations for the 2023 season. Leading the pack are:

“Vivacious” Hybrid Tomato: This Burpee-bred super-fruit breakthrough is a feast for the eyes. “Vivacious” spent five years in development before its debut this year. This superstar tomato’s luscious, orange-scarlet fruits are prodigies of magical color; meaty texture; sweet, balanced flavor; and out-of-this-world nutrition. These oval-shaped fruits are power-packs of Vitamin A (beta-carotene). Each “Vivacious” tomato delivers:

• 40% of daily intake of Vitamin A in one tomato (an average Vivacious tomato [120g] contains about 360 mcg of vitamin A, which is 40% of recommended daily value). Vitamin A promotes eye health and glowing skin.

• 70 bright, beautiful fruits per plant for both fresh eating and cooking.

• Balanced sweetness and acidity.

“Crème Brûlée” Sunflower: This sunflower is bound to be the sweetest, most refined sunflower in your garden. Its elegant crowns of golden-yellow petals surround fluffy, amber-bronze centers — a floral reflection of the caramelized sugar atop the dessert classic crème brûlée. With a bushy branch habit, these mid-sized 4- to 5-foot plants yield a continuous bounty of blooms perfect for viewing, cutting and pollinating.

“Rise and Shine” Squash: Things are looking up for small-space squash lovers. Recently viral on social media, this revolutionary, vertical-growing variety gives you tasty, bright-yellow fruits. Ideally configured for small gardens and patios, the bushy 4-foot tall plants spread about 3 feet. These gorgeous 4- to 8-inch

spineless fruits are saturated with a big, rich, buttery flavor.

“Two Tasty” Hybrid Tomato: This two-bite cherry tomato stands out for its virtuoso flavor. The fruits’ color matrix of sweet rich-red and savory purple-black notes impart a third bonus flavor, unlike any other large cherry tomato. It yields clusters of firm, juicy, round 1 ½- to 2-inch tomatoes and was voted besttasting tomato out of hundreds rated by Burpee interns.

“Bliss” Hybrid Tomato: These almond-shaped, lightly sweet 1 oz. tomatoes ripen to a dazzling yellow with unique green stripes. “Bliss” hybrid tomatoes are snackable fruits that are irresistible fresh off the vine. These heavily yielding plants offer a happy windfall of tomatoes from the height of summer until frost.

“Party Time” Cucumber: These sweet, seedless, fun-size 4-inch cucumbers with thin skins are perfect for party trays or as grab-and-go lunch box bites. A favorite for containers and small gardens, these easy-to-grow plants produce 30-40 cucumbers per plant. Pick basketfuls of spineless mini cukes for snacking all summer long.

“Fignomenal” Fig: Pick sweet figs from patio-sized trees. “Fignomenal” yields delicious fruits year-round, both indoors and outdoors. These dwarf plants max out around 30-inches tall and offer an abundance of rich-brown, medium-sized figs with reddish interiors and honeyed flavor. Small-space gardening just got sweeter.

Visit www.burpee.com/new/ for a complete list of new vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit and gardening supplies. Follow Burpee on social media for the latest news and trends. ■

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“Rise and Shine” Squash

“Two Tasty” Hybrid Tomato

“Crème Brûlée” Sunflower