Are Rubber Mulches or Tires in the Garden a Good Idea?

April 14, 2015

...nings blowing around and settling on the soil). I suspect that many of our gardening frustrations are related to our zinc problem. What about the use of whole tires in the garden, such as for planters or compost bins? According to a report by an environmental consultant sent to me by Mark, a Root Simple reader, whole tires do not seem to be a problem (at least in aquatic contexts). So it seems that we should keep those tires whole rather than shre...

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What does the loving landscape look like?

Mrs. Homegrown

April 16, 2015

Back to the Garden, Gardening

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...u can see the garden in all seasons. As a start, check out these images at Gardening Gone Wild. *** Okay, so that’s all very well for the professionals and for big parks, but how does this work in smaller spaces? I think it can work very well. We just have to cast our imaginations back in time before the invention cheap artificial fertilizers and weed killers–not to me the lawn mower–made a carpet of turf the universal default setting in home gard...

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Seeds the Game

Mr. Homegrown

December 22, 2014

Thoughtstylings

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...Game’s goal is to get you out into your garden. It’s a mobile app that will encourage you to, according to the description on their website: Take photos of your plants at home, filter and share your attention to your real garden. Find neighbors to trade seeds with and share activities related to gardening and local food systems. Get climate and map updates for weather patterns relevant to your area and garden needs. Seed points redeem for real pr...

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Plantar Fasciitis Update

Mr. Homegrown

September 24, 2015

Fitness

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...ed up in the hands of a sports doctor who has slapped me into a boot and crutches: one month for one foot and another month for the other in an attempt to avoid surgery. So far it seems to be working. The downside of this is no building projects or gardening. The upside will be lots of blogging. Overall I think I’m healthier for having lived an active life. Fencing has occasionally gifted me with a bruised rib, sore knees, and pulled muscles. But...

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SUSTAINABLE LA @ Farmlab/Under Spring

Mr. Homegrown

December 8, 2007

Miscellaneous

...ething from the Wolfpack Hustle kids. From the announcement: Sustainable LA is a celebration of Angelinos engaged in the green revolution. The one-hour program consists of short films on a variety of topics including urban gardening, environmental awareness and community activism. In keeping with the grassroots nature of many of these organizations, emphasis is on issues awareness, practical information exchange and hands-on participation....

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