As the snow thaws and the days become longer, I know I get eager to dig. Wait and visualize. Getting your hands dirty when the …
Gardening Hints
Make More Rosemary
Rosemary, an herb for remembrance. The scent calms the nerves. In aromatherapy, it promises love, optimism, and a good nights sleep. Perhaps you got a …
The Fear of Squirrels and Rabbits
We plant beautiful tulips and vegetables that often times end up dinner to our fellow squirrels and bunnies. Excerpt from Michael Pollan’s Second Nature In …
Get that Trash
It’s been warm the last few days in Chicago. The 2011 Blizzard Snow is melting revealing dog poop and trash that was covered with it’s …
The World of Composting
What a great idea! HOW? Composting can take many forms. There are piles, manufactured bins, and vermiculture homes. Here’s a little break down. Compost Piles …
Coffee Please
Avid coffee drinkers love the kick of caffeine. Well, our plants find it pretty great too. Dilute your left over coffee every other week and …
No Dig Raised Vegetable Bed
Martha “raised” (pardon the pun) a great question about how to get through root bound soil. This No Dig formula from Organic Gardening, Dec 2010/Jan …
Seeds!
Today in Chicago, it’s 9 degrees outside. And nothing helps you get through these cold months like thinking about your 2011 garden! Seed catalogs are …