Monthly Archives: January 2014

How Much Can You Grow In EarthBoxes?

72 EarthBoxes growing a variety of food on a rooftop in Regent Park yielded 385 pounds of produce in a 200 square foot area.

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January 31 2014, Robert Brault

Inspire your kids through gardening…

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Tip #95: Leaf Shapes

Learn how to describe plant leaves by describing their shape, margin, venation, and arrangement.

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January 24th 2014, Abraham Lincoln

Wise words from the 16th President of the USA…

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Tip #94: Vegetable Names

Vegetables have many unique and interesting names. Here are a few examples of how history and culture have shaped our vegetables.

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January 17th 2014, Cicero

Wise words from an ancient Roman philosopher Cicero…

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Tip #93: Plant Hormones

Learn about the 5 types of plant hormones that help to regulate growth, fruit ripening, seed germination, and more in this week’s gardening tip.

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January 10th 2014, Josephine Nuese

Dreaming of our Garden to Come…

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Tip #92: What is Soil Solarization?

laying plastic over the ground for extended periods of time can control soil borne pests, improve soil structure, and reduce weeds from growing in the future.

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