The City Gardener

My Ideal Urban Garden

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on October 6, 2009 - 12:42pm.

I envision twining climbers and container-grown edibles on the deck, with hardy, colorful perennials below.


In Defense of Squash

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 13, 2007 - 6:07am.

It may not have the aggressively healthy profile of green veggies, but give squash a chance and it delivers.


What Not to Grow in the City

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 6, 2007 - 5:52am.

My experimental urban veggie patch is revealing some dos and don’ts.




Peppers Prep for Toddlers

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 30, 2007 - 6:46am.

Is it possible to make green peppers palatable to 20-month-olds? You may be surprised.




Pickled Beans Aplenty

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 23, 2007 - 6:21am.

What to do when your kids won’t eat fresh beans? Pickle them (the beans, that is).





Weeds, Heat, and No Key

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 16, 2007 - 7:28am.

This weekend I took on the tough urban heat in an effort to beat back the weeds. Who won?




Campaign to Save the Tomatoes

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 9, 2007 - 6:01am.

Forces seen and unseen are ganging up against my tomato plants, and I'm not going to stand for it.




The Kids' First Meal from the Garden

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 2, 2007 - 6:13am.

My urban garden yields its first hard-won harvest, and my toddlers give it the taste test.




Who Is Chomping My Broccoli?

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on June 25, 2007 - 8:00am.

When you lose three prize crops--broccoli, lettuce, and spinach--to the critters, what do you do?




Lots To Grow, Nowhere To Grow It

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on June 18, 2007 - 6:42am.

How do you handle 20-foot squash and zucchini in a garden smaller than most people's kitchens?



User login


Join Lime Now, it's free