Landscapes need to be functional for nature. We need to abandon the idea that we are planting purely for the aesthetics of plants. Support these concepts articulated by Doug Tallamy, author of ‘Bringing Nature Home,’ at The annual Manada Conservancy Native Plant Sale is Saturday, May 7th, 2011, at Meadowood Native Plant Nursery.
We can’t grow anything else now… why not rice? And if you think you read a little disappointment in my tone, you’re right. I’m down right bummed about the start of this growing season.
Brought to Pennsylvania by BPeace, Rwandan entrepreneurs spent time with local businesses. BPeace works to mentor businesses in conflict ravaged areas in hopes of spreading peace through jobs and improved economic conditions.
The fertile hatching chicken eggs arrived intact, but the promise of the shipped eggs seems broken.
Miss Perpetual Garden Wrong is incredibly flattered to be invited to meet Mr. Perennial Garden Right.
Worms are natural, right? Well… native worms are natural to your area. Non-native worms are not. Worms that don’t belong in your backyard could reasonably upset the balance of soil critters – perhaps to the extent of becoming invasive and creating a whole new set of problems.
Vegetables will grow and be delicious even if they are taxed by a few gardening hiccups. I routinely stress my plants with my unintended slights.
For this flower-starved artist, the show offered soul deep soothing. Perhaps it’s because the winter has seemed longer and more cruel than most here in Central PA; but this year, the simple act of viewing tulips bursting toward convention center lights and experiencing the most cutting edge floral design – was all I needed to feel nourished.
Growing heirloom vegetables opens up an entirely new world of gardening opportunities and adventures. For help navigating this old – new – world, look to Chris McLaughlin’s new book; “ The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Heirloom Vegetables.”
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Food Fields for Everyone
by Laura Mathews · May 19, 2011
My strawberry field forever is made of tin and cinder block.