http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:50:54 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Snow-a-sometimes-forgotten-garden-issue?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner AP PhotoWhile we know what to do and are aware of the effects of frost on our garden spaces, snow on the other hand, and the effects of it, may escape the notice of gardeners, particularly urban gardeners. Some of us here in the city can only plant u... Plant Protection Winter Protection Protection Snow Garden Hazzard Winter Gardening Info Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Snow-a-sometimes-forgotten-garden-issue?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Occupy-young-minds-with-garden-projects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Frost coated leaves - AP Photo/Amy SancettaSome of you may soon expect to be entertaining a gaggle of youngsters as relatives and in-laws descend upon your households in celebration of  both Thanksgiving and Christmas. A good many hosts&nbs... Gardening for Kids Children's Projects Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:29:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Occupy-young-minds-with-garden-projects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Frost-stymies-but-the-freeze-ends-all?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Wissahickon Creek, PhiladelphiaThe months of both October and November have presented us with nights of killing frost. Here in the Philadelphia area, we may have received only glancing blows of it but in areas north of the city, those glancing blows ... Fall gardening Info Fall projects Plant Protection Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Frost-stymies-but-the-freeze-ends-all?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Ten-easy-houseplants-to-start-your-indoor-garden?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Golden PothosIf you’ve ever received what someone told you was a fail safe houseplant and it died on you, then this is the article for you. If you’ve ever moved a houseplant all over your home, up and down your stairs in a vain attempt to... Fall gardening Info Fall projects Houseplant care and information Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:36:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Ten-easy-houseplants-to-start-your-indoor-garden?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Tiny-but-tenacious-predator-insects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Lady BeetleIt’s hard to imagine something as small as a few centimeters having the heart and ferocity of a lion. Yet, that’s exactly the case with some of the tinier beneficial garden insects. Truth be told, for these tiny creatures, moxi... Information buying organic gardening supplies late blight late blight photos manage blight News Fall gardening Info Fall projects Jack O'Lanterns Halloween Celebration Beneficial insects Organic Gardening Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:34:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Tiny-but-tenacious-predator-insects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-For-overall-garden-health-the-earthworm-is-king?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Earthworms-Gardeners Supply CompanyAgain, it’s as the title implies. We’ve talked in the past about earthworm castings but not as much about the bearer and distributor of those good tidings. In 1881, Charles Darwin is credited with saying... organic gardening supplies Beneficial insects Organic Gardening Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:01:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-For-overall-garden-health-the-earthworm-is-king?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Bees-and-other-beneficial-insects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Blue Orchard Bee-USDA ARS Photo/Scott BauerIf your house is like mine, then you’re hard pressed to convince the other inhabitant(s) that there is such a thing as a beneficial insect. But they do in fact exist, beneficial insects. And the carefu... organic gardening supplies Beneficial insects Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:44:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Bees-and-other-beneficial-insects?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Pumpkins-an-American-original?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Jack O'Lantern-The Spirit of Stingy Jack The name may be Greek (“Pepon”), meaning large melon. And the French (“Pompon”) and English (“Pumpion”) may have mispronounced it. And Stingy Jack may have been Irish b... Pumpkins Jack O'Lanterns Halloween Celebration Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:24:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Pumpkins-an-American-original?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Reap-the-benefit-of-cooperative-extension?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Daylillies - USDA ARS PhotoInterested in starting a small business? Your local extension office can help. Maybe you want to take your gardening skills to the next level and serve your community while doing so? Or, is zoning your thing? Your local ext... Information Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:28:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Reap-the-benefit-of-cooperative-extension?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Research-vegetable-variety-for-better-yield-variety?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Sunflowers - USDA ARS Photo, Bruce FreitzYou’ve heard how to choose a tomato variety to produce the best yield but what about other vegetables? Decide now not only which vegetable you want to plant but also on the variety of vegetable as well. ... Information Fall gardening Info Fall projects Plant/Vegetable Varieties Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:03:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Research-vegetable-variety-for-better-yield-variety?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Autuum-is-the-time-to-research-next-yearss-problems?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Coneflowers - AP PhotoWhen you heard, “Hit the books!” you thought there’d be a test, didn’t you? It’s nothing remotely like that. Gardening’s supposed to be fun, remember? Be that as it may, there is some research... Fall gardening Info Fall projects Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:55:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Autuum-is-the-time-to-research-next-yearss-problems?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Fall-is-a-time-to-pick-garden-resources?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner            Emsco 60 Gal. Rain Barrel - Home DepotPart one looks at plant space, supports and water usageFall has always been a good time to get a sale on garden items. Fact is, most things used by gar... Information buying Fall gardening Info Fall projects Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:22:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Fall-is-a-time-to-pick-garden-resources?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Fall-is-a-time-to-pick-garden-resources?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner  Tomato Ladders - Gardeners Supply CompanyPart two looks at exposure, tools and plantsWhen you think of the word exposure, as a gardener you may think solely of sunlight. If you do, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Sunlight isn’t ... Information buying Fall gardening Info Fall projects Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:13:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Fall-is-a-time-to-pick-garden-resources?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Jack-Frost-nips-at-the-Delaware-Valleys-nose-tonight?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Floating Row CoverIt’s finally happened. A frost advisory was issued for some counties north of Philadelphia, Lehigh, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks to be specific. The advisory, in effect from 10pm Sunday night to 7am Monday morning calls for coo... plant care Fall gardening Info Plant Protection Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:04:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Jack-Frost-nips-at-the-Delaware-Valleys-nose-tonight?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Fall-is-a-time-of-resolution-for-gardeners?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount Park, PhiladelphiaFor gardeners, fall is a time akin to the dénouement of a good story. In fact, your entire gardening season could be likened to all the elements of a plot with the fall harvest being the ultimate ... Fall gardening Info Fall projects Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:58:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Fall-is-a-time-of-resolution-for-gardeners?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Fall-color-should-be-good-this-year?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Aspen trees - AP PhotoAt least that’s what all sources indicate. Those factors affecting the duration and intensity of autumn coloration have all aligned and barring any glitches we should be blessed with a more than adequate display. Though a ... Information Autumn Color Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:20:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Fall-color-should-be-good-this-year?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Is-your-tomato-harvest-safe-from-late-blight?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner The Green Pile - Ben McCargoThat, as they say is the $20,000 question. Most gardeners, urban or otherwise despite the rainy summer and cool temperatures found themselves at season’s end with a load of green tomatoes of varying size. Past practi... Information late blight plant disease manage blight Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Is-your-tomato-harvest-safe-from-late-blight?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Prep-for-next-year-with-late-blight-in-mind?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Late Blight Tomato - Meg McGrathHow did I get here? That’s what you want to ask yourself at end of season. As all things come to an end, vegetables planted have a limited growing period and, as such lose their luster over the months. But none g... Information late blight plant disease manage blight Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:49:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Prep-for-next-year-with-late-blight-in-mind?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Chikungunya-may-travel-to-the-northeast?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Aedes Abopictus-Asian tiger mosquitoIf you thought the West Nile Virus was the worst that could happen to you after a mosquito bite, guess again. Out of Africa and coming to America, but hopefully not too soon, is a nasty bug called Chikungunya. It w... Information News Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:02:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Chikungunya-may-travel-to-the-northeast?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Local-garden-events?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner Cherry in Spring-Morgan RobinsonThis season’s local events are as diversified as the fall colors are varied. Take a tour of a local garden or cruise the Schuylkill. The offering of upcoming events is an eclectic mix that’s sure to please ... Autumn Color Philadelphia Urban Events Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:36:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8528-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Local-garden-events?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Urban-Gardening-Examiner