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April 2009

Beet Greens Crustless Quiche

April 8, 2009

I grew beets for the first time this winter. They were pretty easy, and much better tasting than popular culture led me to believe. I love vegetables where every part is edible, and beets definitely fall into that category. I’m making this Vegetarian Times recipe featuring beet greens tonight, for a vegetarian main course at […]

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It’s Flickr Time Again!

April 7, 2009

Over the past two weeks, I’ve really enjoyed looking at all of your balconies and patios in the new Life on the Balcony Flickr group. There are already 71 photos in the pool! Thanks for participating, I would have felt kind of silly if I was the only person adding photos to the group. Anyway, […]

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Great Drought Tolerant Plants for Container Gardens

April 6, 2009
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Many of us live in an area that faces constant water restrictions or droughts. And even if you’re not living in such an area, it’s still a good idea to consider drought tolerant plants. For starters, water is a precious natural resource, just like anything else. Just because you live in an area without droughts […]

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Transform Your Container Garden in Five Easy Steps

April 5, 2009

If you’re like me, your balcony or patio could use a little TLC (fess up in the LOTB Flickr group). That’s okay. The upside of having a small garden is that small changes can make a big difference. Here are five easy ways to spruce up your balcony fast. If you did one thing a […]

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Outdoor Lighting For Balcony Gardeners

April 2, 2009

One of the challenges many balcony gardeners face is lack of access to an electrical outlet. A great, eco-friendly option is to use solar lighting or battery operated lights (using rechargeable batteries). Until recently a lot of the solar-powered outdoor lighting was…well, it left something to be desired in the style department. But not anymore! […]

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