Tag: Urban Gardening
Worm Composting – A Quick Tour
We call our worm box Larry’s Place. Larry is our friend who has a brilliant eye for antiques and home … More
The Guilt-Free Garden: A Water-Saving Suggestion
In California, three years of bone-dry, rainless weather are making many of us start to think outside the box. … More
There’s Still Time for Broccoli!
Hello, all you fresh-vegetable lovers. This message is for you. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, … More
The Sweet Success of Grapes Grown in a Pot!
Everything I learned about grapes, I learned during my visit to Stonebridge Farm in Colorado, where the viticulture … More
What a Garden Teaches
This month we have uncharacteristically hot weather after a particularly dry and warm winter season. This means that … More
Easy Crafts for Gathering Friends
Remember Plaster of Paris? Gosh, I sure do. I remember a fifth-grade art-class project in which we … More
Falling In Love with Bumblebees While Being Maddened by Gophers
Managing the ecosystem in the garden is one of the biggest jobs for an organic gardener. Too much … More
Lessons from Our First Six Months in Majestic Garden: Eating Local and Organic in San Francisco
Gardening is contagious. When people come over and see our garden, they say things like, “I could probably do this … More