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RDG Container Garden Update

June 9, 2010 // 0 Comments

We had a couple of really hot days in May, which we thought might be too much for our new plantlings out in the garden, but the amount of May rain kept the plants happy and [...]

RainyDayGarden Update

May 17, 2010 // 0 Comments

The weather in Boston was all over the place at the beginning of May, but it has finally settled down. Everything we planted in mid-April survived the frost-warnings and [...]

Planting tomatoes in April

April 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

One of the advantages of a raised-bed garden is that the above-ground soil has an opportunity to heat up during the day. The warmer soil allows vegetables to be planted [...]

Seeds and Seed Starters

March 25, 2010 // 0 Comments

Starting plants from seeds is a satisfying part of setting up a garden. There are many ways to do it. The basic requirements are some soil, a container, a warm bright spot, [...]

Grow Your Own Drugs and Medicines

March 24, 2010 // 0 Comments

We are thrilled with the signing of the landmark healthcare reform bill yesterday. The fight was brutal and those opposed to the new law are still actively seeking to hinder [...]

Gardener’s Grow Bed Assembly

March 22, 2010 // 0 Comments

The temperature was in the high 60s most of the weekend. We took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to prep the ground and assembled the GrowBed that we got last [...]

Raised bed gardening accessories

March 16, 2010 // 0 Comments

Working on a vegetable garden is a wonderful and relaxing diversion for many. However, if you are a beginner, getting started can be somewhat intimidating. How to set one up? [...]

Feeding Time

January 3, 2010 // 0 Comments

It has been snowing for three days straight. Most of the stuff coming down is light and fluffy, but it is starting to pile up! All this snow is making it more difficult for [...]

Urban Safari : New Year’s Day 2010

January 1, 2010 // 0 Comments

Aren’t robins suppose to be the harbinger of Spring?  Well, we were down on Commonwealth Ave in Boston today and came upon a tree full of those red-breasted [...]

Urban Safari: RainyDayBirds

June 17, 2009 // 0 Comments

The cool wet June may have been responsible for the lovely blooms in the RainyDayGarden, but it was the well-stocked feeders that brought in all the song birds. The [...]
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