Tag: plants

  • Making Friends With a Weed

    Meet Rosie, our shy plant – her leaves close when you touch them. I transplanted her from the curbside – without gloves (ouch!) and ignoring the confused looks from the neighbors – I know it’s a weed! We planted her in a pretty pot, trimmed her thorns and now we feed her blended up veggie scraps from…

  • Urban Farming – In your own apartment!

    Urban Farming – In your own apartment!

    I know, it sounds crazy. I’m not talking about wearing overalls and converting your living room into a tomato farm, but it is interesting and not completely out of reach. Hydroponics is a way for city dwellers like ourselves to reconnect with nature. Take a look at this video and consider maybe bringing this concept…