Have you ever wondered why ladybugs were considered good luck? At Green City Growers we decided to take matters into our own hands and dig up all things ladybug, including how great they are as a natural pest control for gardens.
You probably already know that bees are few & far between in urban and suburban gardens.
Probiotics are not just for Greek yogurt. Though good bacteria and microbes have gotten a healthy rep in recent years, their huge importance in soil health cannot be forgotten. Microbes do it all: they break down plant material and rocks, fix nutrients such as nitrogen in the soil, and protect plants from pests and disease. It’s a good thing microbes are everywhere: in just one handful of soil there are more microorganisms than all the humans on earth!
It seems every week there is a new high profile article touting the benefits of eating ‘farm to school’ local produce and planting school gardens. The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Mother Earth News and more have reported on the growth of school gardens across the country. From the White House lawn garden to the wealth of urban farming and school garden projects happening in the Boston area, the movement seems to be on the rise.
... Of lettuce? As counter-intuitive as it may feel, thinning is an extremely important step in urban farming and will actually improve yield when working in small spaces. Less really is more!
