Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
“It must be true; I saw it on social media.” Any gardener who’s spent time scrolling social media has come across miracle garden tips claiming to do everything from boosting tomato production to preventing diseases. Since gardening advice has always been passed from one gardener to another, it’s no surprise these home remedies have developed such a loyal following. Some…
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Gardening may not require a gym membership, but after an afternoon of hauling bags of compost, pushing a wheelbarrow, pulling weeds, and squatting to harvest beans, your muscles might disagree. Many people think of gardening as relaxing—and it is—but it can also be physically demanding. Like any physical activity, gardening requires a little preparation and recovery. We spend plenty of…
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Every July, my inbox fills with messages from worried gardeners: “My blossoms are falling!” “My tomato cracked!” “Why is it still green?” “What is this black spot?” Most of the time, nothing is actually wrong. Tomatoes are the prima donnas of the vegetable garden, wearing their stress on the outside and reacting dramatically to weather, watering, and other environmental conditions….
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By mid-July, the excitement of planting season has faded into the daily rhythm of watering, harvesting, weeding, and wondering whether everything is growing as it should. The garden is no longer full of promise—it’s in full production. But just as we schedule annual checkups for ourselves, our gardens also benefit from a little midseason attention. A short walk through the…
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