Urban agriculture is the practice of farming in or directly around a city or town. Today, it usually refers to large outdoor gardens in the center of urban areas either in vacant lots or on rooftops. While it is often considered a sustainable practice, this label can be … [Read more...]
How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans
By Julie Christensen Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta), also known as coneflowers or Gloriosa daisies, make up a family of about 30 species of flowers, all native to North America. These plants grow wild in woodland areas and fields, and tolerate a wide variety of growing … [Read more...]
10 Fun Vertical Gardening Ideas
By Julie Christensen When you think of vertical gardening, do you instantly think of tomato cages and pole beans? Vertical gardening is a time-honored tradition in the vegetable garden for many reasons. First, a lot of vegetables grow better when planted vertically. Tomatoes, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hollyhock (Alcea) Flowers
By Julie Christensen Hollyhocks. Even the name conjures images of red barns and white picket fences. These humble flowers were a common fixture in cottage gardens and rural farms of yesterday, where they were often planted to hide eyesores, such as an outhouse, rubble pile or … [Read more...]
How to Grow Baby’s Breath
By Julie Christensen You’re probably familiar with baby’s breath -- ubiquitous in wreaths, bridal displays and floral arrangements -- but you might not have thought of it as a garden plant. Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) makes a low-maintenance addition to the perennial … [Read more...]
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