Mother Nature’s timing in the garden isn’t the greatest when it comes to the herb/veggie team of cilantro and tomatoes. They’re a match made in heaven (think peanut butter and chocolate), b...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/how-to-re-seed-cilantro-for-a-fall-crop/
A big thank you to Mother Nature for beautifying my window boxes with the first snow of the season here in Central Illinois today! I must also thank my sister, Dee. She knows I can’t turn down ...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2016/12/04/winter-curb-appeal-with-window-boxes/
If you’ve always wanted beautiful window boxes but were afraid of the installation, planter boxes are a DIY-friendly alternative. They’re easy to build, and can be decorated seasonally with n...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2016/09/16/window-box-substitute-no-mounting-required/
The heat index is a miserable 103 today here in Central Illinois, so what better time to sit in the air conditioning, and write a post about beets? I’ve never bought a beet in my life, but last...
If you’re a newcomer to herb planting and harvesting, here are some quick tips to get you off to a good start. This post is specifically about basil, but the process would be the same for many ...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/06/21/how-to-grow-and-dry-herbs/
Planting small seeds can be a challenge. And there are lots of seeds in the gardening world that are tiny–lettuce, cabbage, onion and many varieties of flower seeds to name a few. These little ...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/how-to-plant-tiny-seeds/
The subject matter of this post was originally going to be about what worms like to eat in the world of vermicomposting. However, when I was doing my research, I stumbled across some hanky-panky ...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/romance-in-the-worm-bin/
Don't throw your thinned seedlings away. Transplant them!
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/re-plant-your-thinned-seedlings/
When the first warm days arrive in spring, I’m ready to get my hands in the dirt. Although some garden seeds can be sown outdoors now, it’s too soon to plant many of the common container plan...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/04/19/tips-for-prepping-pots-for-planting/
Ahhhhh, Morning Glories! One of the most beautiful and fastest growing annual vines in zone 5. They’re practical too if you’re landscaping for privacy. If you happen to live in zone 5, now is...
https://myurbangardenoasis.wordpress.com/2015/04/11/morning-glories-planted-from-seed/