Plant it, Grow it, Eat it, Compost it
Adventures in sustainable, high-density, urban veggie gardening… on a budget.
Not a huge harvest considering our vermin woes…
Look! It’s our first ripe watermelon
Our little watermelon was finally ripe. I quickly cut it off the vine and brought it in the house for fear it get nibbled on.
Just how can you tell when to harvest a watermelon?
Well after a bit of research along with trial and [...]
Here is a view of the main part of our (Patti and Sandy’s) back garden. To the left against the fence and not in view is the recycle bins I set up last week. Those have chard and broccoli seedlings.
In the picture on the left is four raised beds. There is rhubarb, sage, romano beans, [...]
..means planting ahead.
I mean really, who thinks of broccoli in July and August when you have tender beans and zippy peppers and juicy tomatoes and crispy cucumbers - not to mention all the sweet stone fruit?
Since we’re trying to up our production, planning ahead is essential so I heeded the recommended Fall planting schedule [...]
Plants don’t grow out of thin air – though it may seem like it. Clean air and plenty of sunshine are essential but a healthy soil is vital to a healthy plant. We tend to think of dirt or soil as lifeless – inanimate - but this couldn’t be furthest from the truth.
A healthy [...]
Mountain Rose
Organic Herbs and Seeds
CURRENT MOON
An Edible Landscape
on the White House Lawn?
Grab the Feed
