Just think dirt is the new Prozac! Yes, creating a garden in your city lot can help with depression and anxiety. There is scientific proof that it heals our mind! It is evident to those of us that grow plants or spend time outdoors that we feel better, but now we have scientific evidence that it…
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Historic Pansy Mix saved to take us back to days gone by…
Right now we are in one of the worst winters I have seen in a while. I am so tired of snow + cold now that it is a joy to start my spring Historic Pansy Mix ( Viola × wittrockiana) inside under lights.I know some people have had them winter over in their garden, but I have…
Organic Benning’s Green Tint Patty Pan or Scallop Summer Squash a Keeper!
I grew Benning’s Green Tint Scallop Squash in our sustainable garden in 2012. This is an heirloom squash dating back to the early eighteenth century. It was introduced to the United States in 1914. It produced wonderfully and made a significant impression on most of the people who toured our Urban Potager. I lost…
Thinking outside the box when it comes to growing food in small spaces like city lots…don’t be afraid of failure!
Growing food in city lots is a lot of hard work. You have to be determined to prove that it is possible and be willing to explore new ways to grow food, accept foods that grow well in your area, and some foods that do not grow in your space. You have to be open to…
Build a Tea Garden next to your kitchen and enjoy a cup at your picking!
I am presently creating an “herbal tea” garden this year and next spring, so this post was perfect to write this week. I want to place my herbal tea and culinary herb garden next to our kitchen. Culinary + Herbal Tea Garden to be located outside Kitchen this next year…. This next week I have…
Immunity Gardens 