In all major cities we see empty lots just sitting there unused. These parcels of land could be amazing urban gardens giving organic produce to the community. We also work hard to keep our lawns green but we are not cows that eat grass. So lets see things differently. Wherever you live there is potential …
I’m a big fan of edible plants being incorporated into our daily landscapes and city architectures. So many landscape designers choose the sterile, prickly or just colorful route. When I first had the honor of seeing Pam Warhurst speak on how she started a volunteer program to turn vacant lots and unused land into edible …
I’ve been intrigued by living in smaller spaces lately. One of the big problems with small space is that it is harder to grow a garden. Luckily there are some creative people out there. Brooklyn native, Mike Lieberman (a.k.a. Urban Organic Gardner), has a whole site dedicated to showing us how to create the perfect …
It’s often a good idea to prepare yourself for the future. We like to make sure we have what we would need to survive just in case something goes awry. This includes food (seeds), shelter (tents), and clothing (lightweight, waterproof). Today we’re going to talk about the seeds. What is a Seed Bank? A seed …
We’re excited to see so many people growing their own vegetables. Eating Organic is more important now than ever before. The toxic chemicals being used are out of control and being purposefully hidden. There are a lot of gardens popping up where people from the community can help tend, nurture and benefit from.
Spring is coming up and what better way to get it started than with some seeds? The process of starting your seeds in pots (and other growing containers) before planting them in the garden is known as seed starts. There are a great variety of seeds available to get started with in your own garden. …
A great starter video to learn some options for growing your own vegetables. Image source: usdagov