July 27, 2013
The word “Opus” refers to creation or works of art, an encompassing, open-to-interpretation definition that suited what Marissa Pretorius hoped to do with her life.
“I did not want to be bound by the name, but rather have a creative … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Finding, Garden Design, Sky Planters
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July 22, 2013
Growing one’s own food is healthy and very popular today even for those living in the smallest of spaces. Some feel it’s just plain empowering to create one’s own sustenance. But when it comes to the planning and doing part–especially … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Irrigation, No-Dig Gardening, Square-Foot Gardening, Urban Agriculture
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May 23, 2013
The Balcony Gardener’s teamed up with furniture maker and design company Squint to curate their first pop-up urban garden shop, part of Chelsea Fringe, the edgy “alternative” garden festival running concurrently with The Chelsea Flower Show.
From May 18-June 9 … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Garden Design, Great Finds, Herb Gardens, Window Boxes
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May 20, 2013
I just found out about Garden on a Roll, a mail-order DIY garden border kit available in the UK that offers a choice of ten ornamental styles, including one shady and one “low maintenance,”and one edible border kit.
With non-gardeners … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Urban Agriculture
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December 31, 2012
As we round the corner from 2012 to 2013, I want to stop and thank all my readers, subscribers, and social media followers for visiting Urban Gardens since it’s launch in 2009, and for supporting my vision for blending together … Read More...
Category: Apparel, Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Bulbs and Plants, Composting, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Edible Landscaping, Experiencing, Garden Art, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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