Pests Out Creativity In! See Us Interviewed at ‘Another Jennifer’
We recently hooked up with Jennifer Barbour of ‘Another Jennifer’ the multi-talented copywriter, new media specialist, mother of two and avid gardener! She asked us to share our tips on keeping pests out of her (urban) Maine garden and allow the creativity to flow! Kath and I shared our tips here! Let us know what … Read more
Why Urban Gardens Are Important
Urban Gardens Are Important Because Most food is consumed in cities The price of oil is up, so is the price of food They bring the price of food back down when cost isn’t allocated to shipping it They help build consciousness within surrounding environments, among our neighbors and what we’ve really got to work … Read more
Grow Your Own Greens & Lettuce
Growing your own lettuce and greens has many advantages! Not only are they easy to grow, but can be grown in small spaces too! Best of all, they grow quickly and are mostly disease and pest resistant. Greens and lettuce are also the best vegetables to grow in containers. Because their root systems are not … Read more
Cobra in the Garden!
It’s no secret that how we treat our landscape, the earth and even our gardens is reflective of the ways we take care of our bodies. This April we saw a momentous stride in articles, stories and community out-reach events celebrating Earth Day here in the US and abroad. What started nearly 40 years ago … Read more
It’s So Easy: Urban Window-Sill Mushrooms Via Springwise
Eco-Tastic Find of the Day! It’s become oh so easy to grow your own food at home! California start-up, Back to Roots just made it one step better with their new window-sill mushroom growing kit! The coolest feature is that these tasty fungi grow via recycled coffee grounds; eliminating the need for wood stumps. With … Read more
Grow to Love * Love to Eat
Fall is here, the gardens are about fully plucked and the frosty weather will soon be upon us (here in the Northeastern US). With the growing season moving indoors, it’s time to decide what will bring you some tasty joy throughout the winter. If you’re new to indoor gardening, choose something that you can grow … Read more
