On a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon on August 11, 2019, I met up with a group of students who signed up for the Knowledge Common DC’s Edible Gardening workshop. We met up at the Georgia Ave. Metro, and walked around the neighborhood talking about various gardening topics. We encountered everything from cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, peaches,…
Category: Gardening
Poem: Bulbs Emerging
I was inspired to write this poem after reading Solas Nua (New Light in Irish) @solasnuacht #heresthestory and getting gorgeous Spring bulbs for the garden. Bulbs Emerging Roshani Kothari April 5, 2015 Buried deep within the dark, moist soil Listening to the winds, sounds of birds chirping Wondering what lies above Wondering what this Spring…
Exhibit: Plant Journeys
Join me in this journey not to another country, but to another kingdom–the Plant Kingdom! Gardening is both rewarding and challenging for me. I am always learning new things. For example, it is so important to continually build and nourish the soil. Gardening is not just about growing plants, but growing the soil. Check out…
Garden Stories – Garlic Scapes Adventure
Garlic farmers have to be very patient. You plant one garlic bulb and it magically tranforms into a full head of garlic, but how long does it take? Typically you plant around October 31 Halloween and it will be ready to harvest close to July 4 Independence Day, close to 8 months! Today as I…
Summer Garden >> Garlic, Carrots, Raspberries
[vodpod id=Video.3879412&w=425&h=350&fv=] This weekend I harvested garlic and carrots. I planted the garlic October 19, 2009, almost eight months ago! Garlic requires a lot of patience. Two varieties of garlic I got from the farmers market are Music and German White. This garlic had not been treated like most garlic you find in the grocery…
Easy to Grow – Edible Leaves, Beautiful Vine
Some time ago I saw a beautiful flowering vine growing up a trellis and wondered what it was? Here’s a photo, can you take a guess? Sweet potato! It’s easy to grow in a hanging basket if you have limited space. You can also cook up the leaves. Sweet potato greens with garlic and soy…
Free For All – Dandelions Everywhere
They are everywhere! Cropping up in lawns, weeds to be eliminated RIGHT? Well, actually you can cook up the leaves, eat the flowers and even use the roots…They are quite nutritious. Dandelions are a great dietary source of calcium, vitamins A and K, plus the antioxidant lutein, which is important for healthy vision. Dandelions are…
Growing from Seeds: Explore the Magical Fragility
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Seeds have such magical, hidden potential lying dormant within the seedpod. They come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Some are quick to start growing, others take some time. Read more.
Getting Started: Backyard Farming
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Imagine a backyard with a lawn and little else. Now imagine a backyard dug up with two raised beds, two double dig beds and some fruit trees and bushes. Earlier in the year for the first time ever I started a vegetable garden with little knowledge, but much anticipation. Read more.