My late-planted home garden cucumbers have been coming into the kitchen for three weeks now. The fridge contains a small … [Read more...] about Cucumber Bonanza Nearing its End
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Trap Crops for the Home Garden
Since trap crops take up some space, it never occurred to me that using these was a suitable organic pest control … [Read more...] about Trap Crops for the Home Garden
At the Pollinator Symposium
At the Pollinator Symposium at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit this past weekend, attendees learned about urban bees, … [Read more...] about At the Pollinator Symposium
Uncommon Crops at Area Community Gardens
The 2018 Annual Conference of the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) was in Atlanta this past week. Bus … [Read more...] about Uncommon Crops at Area Community Gardens
Something is Making Holes in My Squash Flowers and Stems
Over the past couple of days, I have noticed that several flower buds on my zucchini squash plants don't look healthy. … [Read more...] about Something is Making Holes in My Squash Flowers and Stems
Coffee Grounds for Gardens
The season of falling leaves is nearly upon us, which means it might also be the season for collecting used coffee … [Read more...] about Coffee Grounds for Gardens
Are Ladybugs Eating My Squash Plants?
The little orange, dotted beetles that are eating my squash plants actually are in the ladybug family. Most beetles in … [Read more...] about Are Ladybugs Eating My Squash Plants?
Small Garden Ideas from Uncommon Ground (Use What You Have)
Uncommon Ground restaurant and organic farm, in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, doesn't have much exposed soil to work … [Read more...] about Small Garden Ideas from Uncommon Ground (Use What You Have)
Peppers, Basil, and Bees in the Garden
'Sweet Banana' peppers mature, when grown from seed, in about 72 days. 'California Wonder' bell peppers mature in about … [Read more...] about Peppers, Basil, and Bees in the Garden
Many Kinds of Chicory
My family has been growing and eating chicory for years. Some of the many kinds The first variety I grew may have been … [Read more...] about Many Kinds of Chicory