This is an idea worth looking into! The concept goes back thousands of years. Clay Pot Irrigation – a simple adaptation of an ancient technique Maddy Harland | Friday, 24th May 2013 Want to conserve water but still want to Read More …
Month: May 2013
Fast Friday Tip: Mulch Madness
Our heirloom tomatoes, freshly mulched with straw. I just snapped this photo a few minutes ago. 🙂 Mulch is your best friend. Get ahold of some and make your garden happy! It can be made of wood chips, Read More …
Overgrown Weeds Law in Chicago Sends Native Plant Gardeners To Court
As the trend of turning yards into edible permacultures grows, I am seeing more stories like this one. It will be a struggle for a while, as society gets used to seeing food and beneficial weeds growing where there used Read More …
Fast Friday Tip: Tomatoes in a Cat's Cradle
Here is a strong, sturdy alternative to using cages for your tomato plants. Plant tomatoes in a row, about two feet apart, if you will be using this method. Push stakes or rebar at least 12 inches into Read More …
What to Plant Now
Mother’s Day went out with a bang last night, with one more (and hopefully last) freeze. Now I’m itching to get out and start planting everything I can think of! If you feel the same way, hold an a second…peruse Read More …
Building Raised Garden Beds
I am a big fan of raised garden beds. They give you a real advantage when it comes to soil conditions, since you get to control the quality of their contents (think lots and lots of good compost). Our Read More …
Fast Friday Tip: Sharpen Your Shovel
A sharpened shovel will make your life much easier in the garden. All you need is a flat file. Keep it simple. Lay your shovel flat on the ground and step on the neck to keep it Read More …
Easy and Productive Herbs using Herb Spirals
I remember seeing the herb garden at FutureFarming’s headquarters last summer, and I noticed it was circular, surrounded by rocks, and with an apparent plan. It may have been planted with the ‘herb spiral’ in mind. Herb Garden At Future Read More …
Toxic Chemicals Found in Thousands of Children's Products
The study, called Chemicals Revealed, identified over 5000 children’s products such as clothing, car seats and personal care products that include developmental or reproductive toxins and carcinogens. “The data shows store shelves remain full of toxic chemicals that we know are Read More …
Book Review: Urban Farms
Urban Farms by Sarah Rich My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fun picture book for the wanna-be urban farmer. I love looking through the colorful, whimsical photos when my inspiration is running low. I was really excited to see Read More …