Category Archives: gardening

Pathetic Potato Production

Posted on 2010/09/06 by Green In Oak Park

Hi, I’m back at the end of a rather allergenic weekend, perhaps with some alliteration for the win? It certainly wasn’t my potato growing for the win. Picture forthcoming later in the week, maybe on Wednesday, but suffice it to … Continue reading →

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Ode to the fading summer – with photos

Posted on 2010/08/29 by Green In Oak Park

Every day, lately, I observe the signs of late summer and lament its inevitable fade. Soon the crisp chill of fall will take the place of summer’s warm breezes, and then even that will give way to the bone-rattling wind … Continue reading →

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TribLocal re-post about Urban Sprout

Posted on 2010/08/17 by Green In Oak Park

I posted about Mike Reust and Urban Sprout Garden Design in Oak Park back in June here, but now it’s on the TribLocal website here as well. TribLocal is a Chicago-area hyperlocal news site with citizen contributors, so check out … Continue reading →

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Picture post – the latest harvest part 1

Posted on 2010/08/07 by Green In Oak Park

I’m not feeling too hot this weekend, so I’m just going to show you what I’ve been harvesting. This is Part 1 of 2; what I bought and harvested. Part 2 – what I’m doing with them – will hopefully … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on 2010/08/04 by Green In Oak Park

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Local food spotlight – Melrose Peppers

Posted on 2010/08/03 by Green In Oak Park

In May I bought a Melrose pepper plant from the Cheney Mansion Plant Sale. I had no idea what it was, but I felt somewhat adventurous, and I went home to plant it in a small container on the side … Continue reading →

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Homemade Sweet Relish

Posted on 2010/08/02 by Green In Oak Park

Pickling cucumbers are getting a workout here at Chez Green In Oak Park. Earlier in July, I mentioned making homemade pickles. I ran out of room trying to long-brine pickle many of them in casserole dishes, so I got a … Continue reading →

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What to plant now – midsummer planting

Posted on 2010/07/24 by Green In Oak Park

Mother Earth News has a good guide to help you decide what to plant or sow in what month, depending on where you live in the United States, and midsummer planting time is just around the corner here in the … Continue reading →

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Root Riot 2010/07/21

Posted on 2010/07/22 by Green In Oak Park

Looking fabulous, isn’t it? I’ve harvested enough pickling cucumbers that I’m going to need a bigger crock – or more crocks, since I’m using two already. I guess I didn’t need to buy any at the farmers market. I also … Continue reading →

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Root Riot Madison Dedication Day

Posted on 2010/07/10 by Green In Oak Park

This morning at 10am Root Riot Madison had its Dedication Day. Lot of people came, members and non-members alike, to see our progress and cheer us on. As you can see, everything is growing like mad. We had quite the … Continue reading →

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