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August 2009

An Insider’s Perspective on Community Gardens

August 10, 2009

No doubt all of us living in apartments, condos and on small lots have done the same arithmetic when it comes to growing edible plants. You look at your meager balcony, patio or yard, google to see how closely bell peppers or tomatoes can be planted (on that subject, check out this post at Fresh […]

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A Simple Seed Storage Idea

August 7, 2009

While cleaning up my apartment, I discovered piles of seed packets all over the place. Some in the office from the basils I had started. Some on the kitchen table. Others recently received from Botanical Interests were sitting next to the front door. Ignoring the fact that I had a “slight” obsession with seeds, clearly […]

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Edibles? Ornamentals? Both? What Do You Grow On Your Balcony/Patio?

August 4, 2009

Lately I’ve been thinking more and more about converting my flower pots to food pots. I guess the idea of growing your own has really hit the national conscience. I’m curious, what do you all grow on your balcony or patio? It would be pretty difficult to grow all your own food in such a […]

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Calendula Herbal Salve-ation Recipe

August 3, 2009

Earlier I mentioned that I had rediscovered a great article in an old issue of Vegetarian Times about herbs that have healing properties. This salve couldn’t bea easier to make. And you’ll be glad you made it when winter brings chapped lips and dry skin… Photo by Gertrude K. Here’s How to Make the Salve: […]

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Calendula and Bacopa Window Box

August 3, 2009

I was flipping through an old issue of Vegetarian Times magazine and came across an article about herbs that have healing properties. One of the herbs highlighted was Calendula, or Pot Marigold. The article inspired this simple windowbox idea. This design couldn’t be simpler. Along the back side of the window box, plant as many […]

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