Comments on: Urban garden, getting started

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:10:12 +0000

We have an apartment with no balcony or yard or anything to plant in. I’ve tried pots in the windowsill but they die rather quickly because of either not getting enough sun, or getting too much. I can’t wait to get a place where I can grow herbs and food.

By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.

Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:28:29 +0000

Matt: yes, that’s the point exactly. One pot pays for itself and saves you even more $$.

Everything grows so fast and we haven’t even finished building the first “bed”. I hope my arugula babies are patiently waiting for their new home.

By: lis

lis — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:35:53 +0000

I love home-grown veggies, herbs, fruit. We bought two blueberry bushes this year. First time. Hope they make it! Definitely inspired me to go to store and get some herbs though! We are re-doing the back yard right now so everything will just stay in pots. Oh well…

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:36:24 +0000

Yes, we have a lovely little garden that my children tend to! It gives them the responsibilty of caring for something on their own and the added bonus is that they usually will eat what they have choosen for the garden! ( they are not big vegetable eaters no matter how much I want them to be!)

By: Matt (No Meat Athlete)

Matt (No Meat Athlete) — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:11:02 +0000

We grow fresh herbs and have a garden too; it’s funny how much your plant pictures look like our deck right now!

Your point about cost is so good, and I think it should be emphasized. If you use an herb ONE TIME when you would have bought it at the store, then the plant pays for itself! Plus, when you have such wonderful fresh herbs on hand, you find reasons to use them even more than you would if you didn’t have them.

Great post and good luck with your garden!

By: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

Natasha - 5 Star Foodie — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:39:09 +0000

Wonderful looking garden, great idea!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:56:10 +0000

Indeed, your garden is getting ready for summer! It all looks promesong,….

By: alice

alice — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:40:58 +0000

You're garden is off to a great start. Mine, not so good. I don't think I was born to be a green thumb. alice’s last blog post..I’ll have a Double: Iced Thai Latte Recipe