The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder. School shopping is well underway. But urban farming is only rounding the corner into 3rd period! Use this fall crop list to help you make the most of the growing season this fall.
On hot summer days herbs are known for bolting out of control and going to seed. There are 3 simple steps to tame your herb garden to enjoy a continued harvest.
It’s hard to overstate the importance of good soil. Tomatoes with rotten bottoms, plants with yellow leaves, and stunted growth are all symptoms of nutrient-deprived soil. Fortunately, with the right organic fertilizers these problems can be easily remedied. What is more troublesome are the soil problems that don’t affect the appearance of the plant. Some chemicals can accumulate inside plants without any visible side effects, posing a health risk to uninformed urban farmers.
Did you know that in Scotland an invitation to "come to kale" is an invitation to dinner? The US has only recently discovered all of the amazing nutritional benefits of kale, with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, and Woody Harrelson now swearing by this super-food.
Did you know that pruning is a great way to increase productivity in your garden? Pruning gives the farmers here at Green City Growers the incredible powers to limit, guide, or promote new growth in our raised beds.
