Just What the Farmer Ordered

July 10, 2011

A close friend of mine, who happens to be a fabulous cook, is weathering a very difficult time in her life. So she cooks. Using some of her home-grown food, she cooks, not just for sustenance and distraction, but to Read More...

Five Great Foods to Grow in Urban Gardens

July 4, 2011

This is the debut of a series of exchanges between Urban Gardens and Seasonal Wisdom, exploring the latest in gardening, green living, and design. Teresa O’Connor of Seasonal Wisdom shares her know-how for growing food in urban garden containers.Read More...

Thinking Outside of the Gift Box

December 25, 2009

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Christmas in a Box, by Michael Johansson

‘Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…because they were all out shopping. Like many holidays, Christmas has turned into a celebration of consumerism, with retailers Read More...

Urban Gardens at Green Block Street Fair

October 24, 2009

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With a sod covered tabletop and a children’s seed project, Urban Gardens exhibited last month on the Green Block at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee’s Third Avenue Street Fair. The block consisted of vendors who provide green … Read More...

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