Tag Archives for urban
Stop Stealing Dreams
So after I post the inspiring story yesterday concerning the Classroom Farm in the Bronx I was directed to an article in the NY Daily News. The article say’s the program was terminated. According to the Daily News, “A celebrated … Continue reading
A teacher and students using horticulture to change their world
This is a great TEDx Talk featuring teacher Stephen Ritz and his Bronx classroom. According to the YouTube page, “With the help of extended student and community family they have grown over 25,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx while … Continue reading
Chicago, the city of flowers and vegetables
Some cities just know how to put on a show. Chicago has plantings like this all over town. Each one seems unique, and all are kept looking great. I attended a talk this morning at The IGC (Independent Garden Centers) … Continue reading
Plantosaurus Rex
What a fantastic way to spend a day with a child, and let your imagination’s run free. The Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco has a new exhibit titled, “Plantosaurus Rex”, and it’s all about ancient plants and dinosaurs. That’s … Continue reading
Guerrilla Grafters
The mantra repeated in the horticultural trade businesses at this time is, if we don’t start a national campaign to promote gardening people will spend time doing something else. But, why go through all the expense and time of that … Continue reading
Find gardening under “Eco”
I have noticed a shift in how gardening is defined. In the past when one went looking for information on gardening it was almost always categorized under “Home” or “Design”. It was assumed if you are a gardener then you … Continue reading
Work at Annie’s Annuals
Here is a great opportunity to work at one of the more dynamic nurseries around. Annie’s Annuals in Richmond Ca., is looking to fill three different nursery positions. You can check them out here. According to Elayne who works at … Continue reading
Make your message easy to spread
One of the coolest logo’s of any garden center is Sloat’s Garden Centers in The San Francisco Bay Area. This chain has been in business since 1958 and takes it’s name from the site of the original store on Sloat … Continue reading
Sid’s two retail garden center’s in Chicago area to close
This is sad news for gardeners in Chicago Land. Sid’s Greenhouses in Palos Hills and Bolingbrook, Illinois will be closing their two retail locations. According to Sid’s website, “In announcing the closings to employees and the public, Company president Philip … Continue reading
Self-sufficiency is not a crime
At a time when we need more people growing their own food and becoming more self-sufficient we have government pushing back. Check out this picture of a families home in Oak Park, Michigan. Seems they have run afoul of local ordinances. … Continue reading
