This weekend, Pete and I extended our raised beds a little. Have a look! We moved mulch and planters around a bit. Placed broken down …
Two Flower Seeds to Sow Outside Now
Chamomile, known for its soothing properties as a tea, is easy to grow. Seeds benefit from exposure to cold weather. Lightly press seeds into the …
Visiting Billy and Katie
Billy and Katie are inspiring and aspiring urban farmers. Recently the two have been given the opportunity to revitalize a plot next to their home …
Setting up Seed Shop
It’s time to get out the old shop light and convert the closet into the grow room. Here’s a list of the materials you’ll need: …
Solitary Bee House
My friend, Katie, made me a bee hotel out of reclaimed wood! Solitary bees are useful pollinators. You don’t have to worry about stings, they …
Weekend Roadtrip
This weekend, I made a trip to St. Louis and Iowa City. It seemed like I passed through Spring, Winter, and Fall in the …
The Best Way to Learn is to Do
Community gardens are a great way to introduce yourself to the mysticism of gardening. If you don’t have a green space and want to get …
Volunteers Needed for Community Garden in Humboldt Park
Volunteers Needed for Workday The Thomas Street Garden, located at 2655 W Thomas Street in Humboldt Park, will be having two work days coming up …
Heirloom Seeds on the Rise
Over 50 years in the making, that’s an heirloom. With open pollination (by wind and winged friend), these plants are allowed to breed naturally and …
Sweet Pea
If you love a cottage garden, plant sweet pea now! Nick the seeds and plant seeds an inch down. What a wonderful delicate smell! Once …