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The Sonnier and Castle Rooftop Organic Garden is growing!
It took a little while, but our management team built 3 -16 ft, beds We planted them with all types of greens : Mizzuna, Arugula, Siberian Kale, Pac Choi ,Orientals and Frisse. Although there is a limited time remaining before … Continue reading
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If you can’t bring Mohammad to the mountain bring the mountain to Mohammad
When I return home from the busy week in New York City, I make my way into the garden within 15 minutes to check on my extended family! I remembered that there is an accessible roof at the new company … Continue reading
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I am now a member of the weekend gardening club
I have recently accepted a CEO position in the New York Hospitality industry. I can now tell you first hand, what adjustments I have had to make. It seems as though I have a new meadow of weeds in … Continue reading
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Mulch NOW!
When I put my starter plants into the ground, I like to immediately mulch the remainder of the bed. Mulching will dramatically cut down on your weeds, retain the moisture more effectively, and keep you soil cooler when the temperatures … Continue reading
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Getting a head start on your Tomato Plants
I have been using a product called Wall O Water for the past 3 years. They are water holding tubes that encompass your tomato plant. You are able to plant your young seedlings into the ground as early late April! … Continue reading
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Why Should I consider using Row Cover?
If you woke up with frost on your car windows from last night, you know that overnight temperatures were in the 30’s. Your root crops (carrots, beets, radishes) as well as lettuces can handle the cold temperatures. However, if you … Continue reading
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Safe to Sow
It looks like the freezing temperatures are behind us and you can feel confident to get your first seeds into the ground……….Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Bush Beans, All of your lettuce greens and spinach. When planting, make sure NOT to plant … Continue reading
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How about an easy understanding of pH?
I am sure that most of you have heard the term “did you test your soils pH? “ and thought “this is just too technical for me to comprehend.” Let me make it easier for you! PH determines the Alkaline/Acid … Continue reading
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A bit of humor for the holiday weekend
Although summer is still some time away and your tomatoes have not even gone into the ground yet, I thought everyone would enjoy a good laugh. Happy holidays to all! A woman’s vegetable garden is growing like mad, but the … Continue reading
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Getting Started in the Garden. Maybe Kale?
Here is my new column in Mens Journal. I think it will be helpful to all of you on the process of determining what you will grow this year and how to go about it. http://www.mensjournal.com/getting-started-in-the-garden This year is a … Continue reading
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