Now that summer time is here, fresh fruits and veggies are becoming abundant, depending on where you live. The farmers market right by my house opened last Sunday, and I am so excited to have weekly access to local goodies! I love this infographic and might actually keep it on my fridge for handy reference!… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Gardening
Infographic Sundays – The Planting Guide Edition
I love this chart! Even though it has some specific info on there about Philadelphia, it still has some handy info! This summer, my mother-in-law are doing a garden together and we’re planting lots of tomatoes and peppers! Yum! What’s growing in your garden? Browse more Other infographics. … Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – How To Make A Self-Watering Container Using 2 Containers
Spring is here and many of us are working in our gardens, or at least planning our gardens. If you’re like me and have limited space, then container gardening is what you are probably doing. I watched this tutorial last spring and was able to make some self-watering containers for myself. It’s a great tutorial if you’re going… Continue Reading
The Basics of Getting Your Urban Garden Started – Guest Post by Mike Lieberman
Today, I am thrilled to welcome THE Urban Organic Gardener, Mike Lieberman, to my blog. Mike was one of the first people I met when I started out on my blogging journey and I have enjoyed getting to know him over the years. I love his website and have learned a lot of things to… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Garden of Eatin’ Edition
This video, put out by Kitchen Gardeners International is a brief look at America’s Garden. Though it’s three years old, it’s still a good one! Gardening serves so many valuable purposes other than providing food. It’s good for the body and the soul. Getting your hands in the dirt and cultivating the soil and the… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Edible Schoolyard Edition
Awhile back, I posted a video about Alice Waters and her 60 Minutes interview. If you’re not familiar with Alice Waters, she is the mother of the slow food movement. She is a powerful advocate for using high-quality, local, sustainable ingredients and eating what’s in season. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, is considered one of the… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Michael Pollan’s Garden Edition
I cannot stress the importance of gardening. Not just for growing your food, but for the experience that permeates your soul. Gardening is healing. Everyone can garden. And you can garden in the teeniest of spaces. Just get started! Checking out Michael Pollan’s Garden from Powering a Nation on Vimeo.… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The How to Plant a Garden in the Snow Edition
Ever wished you could garden all the time, even in the dead of winter? Well, maybe you can!! (Yes, I know this is a little past the Holiday season, but it’s cute!) How to Plant a Garden in the Snow from Kitchen Gardeners International on Vimeo. ~~~ Delicious Obsessions was founded by Jessica Espinoza in… Continue Reading
Fun In the Sun at Berry Patch Farms
This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Berry Patch Farms, with a couple friends. They had been out there recently to pick raspberries and currants and it sounded like so much fun that I just had to go. So, I rose early and headed out to meet them at the farm before it got too hot… Continue Reading
Working in the Garden – Doing A Lot With Limited Space
I am constantly surprised at what you can do with a small space in regards to gardening. I have been able to grow a lot in my teeny tiny yard. My garden area is 5 feet by 12 feet. It takes up about half of the backyard – the other half is a concrete pad. But, I still… Continue Reading