What to Plant NOW!
Fall planting season is upon us! Even though the mercury’s still over 100F in Austin, September’s a comparatively busy month for gardeners. Now’s the time to eat the rest of your cantaloupe (above) and...
View Articlein.gredients Big Dig – Water Conscious Gardening Workshop
Overview Join us for a special event led by Paige Hill of Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms and Lauren Welker of in.gredients as we learn by installing two different water-conscious methods of...
View Articlein.stalling the garden
Things are off to a great start at the in.gredients store garden! We completed the hugelkultur beds and planted some tomatoes, basil, hot peppers, sweet peppers, purple tomatillos, zucchini, Thai...
View ArticleOllas: Throwback to Old Gardening Ways
The ancient practice of olla irrigation is one of the best water-conscious methods to water your garden – and perfect for gardeners who can’t water frequently. First introduced in North America by...
View ArticleSeed of the Day :: Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis) is a culinary and medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean, which means (in most cases) it’s well suited for Central Texas. Annual Category: Herb Size: 2-3 feet H x 1-2...
View ArticleSeed of the Day :: Ali Baba Watermelon
Ali Baba Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is quite possibly one of the best watermelons we’ve ever had. Originating in Iraq, this watermelon can survive the brutal Texas summer sun – thanks to its pale...
View ArticleGarden Day Recap and Kale Smoothie Recipe
Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday for our workday in celebration of our garden’s third anniversary. We repaired a number of our raised beds and planted two varieties of sweet potatoes....
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