Letter From The Publisher - Spring 2022
Every issue of Spoke+Blossom invites readers to discover. And now, especially after two years of unknowns and extremes, this new year and spring season invites the space for newfound excitement and curiosity. If you’ve forgotten how there’s always something in your world worth learning about, finding or unearthing, we’re here to remind you.
On a Colorado National Monument hike, for instance, S+B contributor Melanie Wiseman counted 36 desert bloom species. Read more about some on page 14, and don’t forget to always stop and smell the flowers.
Spring means fresh and bright recipes, and we’re delighted to have Jayme Henderson (of The Storm Cellar winery and @hollyandflora) gracing our pages again with a stunning seasonal cocktail. The refresh is real in this issue, with tips on reinvigorating your home, along with an article featuring Colorado candle companies that keep the glow going.
We are constantly inspired by the artists and the makers who continue to shine light on creativity throughout Western Colorado. In this issue, photographer Cassie Fortman captured a striking visual essay of Desert Dog Press, while local music aficionado gives shares the most recent evolution of Zolopht, a longtime Grand Valley band. We’re especially proud of the nod we give to female chefs in the feature section of this issue — hats off to all of you!
And when it comes to discovering the grand outdoors of our incredible region, there is everywhere to begin and everywhere to go. Writer Kaitlin Emig took extra care in profiling Glenwood Canyon and its history, paired with some incredible visuals from back in the day.
So yes, there’s always something to discover. Thank you for coming along on the journey with us!
Kim Fuller
Publisher + Co-Owner