Proud of her work-free patio garden :: The SouthtownStar :: Lifestyles

"I love fresh, home grown ingredients when I cook and bake but I don't have the time or inclination for the work involved in a traditional garden. A weed-free, hassle-free patio garden serves the purpose and takes up very little time or room. Placing some of the more 'critter' comfort foods like lettuce and swiss chard up on the patio railing or in hanging baskets eliminates the necessity for an armed sentinel to guard the garden from bands of marauders hopping and munching among the epicurean delights they think the homeowner has set out for them. It also simplifies the task of watering and weeding. I keep a never used hoe and rake next to the pots to scare weeds away and remind myself how easy a garden it is to maintain.

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Vertical Farming, Enough to Feed a Zoo

When you go to the zoo, it can be fascinating to see the zookeeper feed the zoo’s many inhabitants. However, I doubt many have ever considered just how expensive it is to feed all the zoo’s residents on a daily basis. One zoo located in the UK has considered their £200,000/year food bill and have opted for a new economically and environmentally friendly solution.

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Still time to plant vegetables that thrive during the heat of summertime - baltimoresun.com

If you're just realizing that summer is here and you never got around to planting a vegetable garden, don't despair. While it may be too late to plant cool-season crops such as peas, lettuce and broccoli, it is still not too late to plant heat-loving vegetables. Read more:
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