The City Gardener

My Ideal Urban Garden

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 20, 2007 - 5:01am.

I envision twining climbers and container-grown edibles on the deck, with hardy, colorful perennials below.




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In Defense of Squash

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 13, 2007 - 6:07am.

It may not have the aggressively healthy profile of green veggies, but give squash a chance and it delivers.

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What Not to Grow in the City

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 6, 2007 - 5:52am.

My experimental urban veggie patch is revealing some dos and don’ts.



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Peppers Prep for Toddlers

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 30, 2007 - 6:46am.

Is it possible to make green peppers palatable to 20-month-olds? You may be surprised.



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Pickled Beans Aplenty

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 23, 2007 - 6:21am.

What to do when your kids won’t eat fresh beans? Pickle them (the beans, that is).




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Weeds, Heat, and No Key

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 16, 2007 - 7:28am.

This weekend I took on the tough urban heat in an effort to beat back the weeds. Who won?



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Campaign to Save the Tomatoes

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 9, 2007 - 6:01am.

Forces seen and unseen are ganging up against my tomato plants, and I'm not going to stand for it.



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The Kids' First Meal from the Garden

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 2, 2007 - 6:13am.

My urban garden yields its first hard-won harvest, and my toddlers give it the taste test.



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Who Is Chomping My Broccoli?

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on June 25, 2007 - 8:00am.

When you lose three prize crops--broccoli, lettuce, and spinach--to the critters, what do you do?



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Lots To Grow, Nowhere To Grow It

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on June 18, 2007 - 6:42am.

How do you handle 20-foot squash and zucchini in a garden smaller than most people's kitchens?


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