Fall harvest in the CatskillsI am in the process of turning my family’s property in Greene County NY into a “food forest.” This will enable us to harvest food beyond…Jan 8Jan 8
Urban SoilsThere is a free soil testing service that Urban Soil Institute provides on Governor’s Island with some samples from the garden. A few years…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Tree Pit Tier ListTree pits are small patches of earth on sidewalks in urban and suburban areas. Some people find street trees to be a nuisance because they…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
Protecting a MonsterSLF (Spotted Lanternfly) is native to China, India, and Vietnam. They were first sited in the USA around 2014 in Berks County, Pennsylvania…Oct 26, 2021Oct 26, 2021
Urban heat and gardening seasonsThis year I wanted to put more effort into my garden planning than I usually do. In past years, I have not been the best at starting my…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021