Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
October is my favorite “color”— it includes everything from the deep burgundies of Japanese maple leaves and bright orange pumpkins to rosy-red apples and dusky blue Hubbard squashes—this month is full of vivid hues. It’s also my favorite month to plant; I think of fall as a “second spring.” That may sound a little kooky, but it’s a great time…
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They say every rose has its thorn, and ouch! They’re not joking! The garden may look like paradise, but it can hide a few hazards among those roses. If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably experienced a few scratches, strains, and stings along the way. Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy nature, but it can be tough on…
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Ahh, September in the garden—I feel the last lingering touches of summer—picking rosy-ripe tomatoes and filling baskets with beans in the warm sunshine. But fall is nearly here, as evidenced by the shorter days, chilly evenings, and pumpkin-spiced everything, everywhere. It’s time to wind down the summer growing season. You’ll notice I didn’t say the entire garden season – for…
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You’ve probably seen the meme with the guy holding his first homegrown tomato and saying it only cost him $157. Hilarious, right? But if you’re a gardener, you know there’s some truth to it. Gardening is an investment in seeds, soil, equipment, and time. Unfortunately, like everything else, the cost of growing a garden is, well, growing. Whether it’s a…
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