By Vanessa Richins

Gardening advice shows on the radio aren’t uncommon.

In Utah, I sometimes listen to KSL 1160 am, which features shows called, “The KSL Greenhouse Show.”

There’s also, “Joy in the Garden” on KNRS 570 am.

However, one radio show from Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) features an interesting combination – gardening, indie rock and traditional folk-based music.

The Djs, dubbed “Flower Man & Oil Can,” dole out gardening advice while showcasing songs.

If you happen to Read the rest of this entry »

As you know, we heart the Shibazguyz.

In our post, The Rise of the Localvore (Eating Local), they left a comment noting additional reasons why we should all eat local.

We appreciate their thoughtful comment and wanted to give it proper due in a post all their own.

Read more about their gardening and adventures on their blog.

“We’ve been eating locally and growing our own food for over a year now. We could give you a few dozen reasons to eat locally but here are our main reasons:

1.  Lower our dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels – If every person ate just one local meal a week, we would save 1.1 million barrels of oil a week. We’ll site Barbara Kingsolver’s “Animal Vegetable Miracle” as our source for that information. If that isn’t enough to stagger your mind you need to have your pulse checked.

In addition, Read the rest of this entry »

By Vanessa Richins

Many gardening companies are jumping on the bandwagon of urban gardening.

They offer support and products to help individuals and groups improve their neighborhoods.

Nature Hills Nursery is no exception.

Their website proclaims “Our goal is to help communities reclaim land, turning eyesores into oases. We want to help dedicated individuals, groups and organizations make their local communities better Read the rest of this entry »

By Vanessa Richins

When I was a tiny child, I remember proudly bringing home a paper cup full of dirt and bean seeds.

I would watch anxiously for the first peep of the stem pushing through the soil.

Years later, I still enjoy watching new plants grow.

Gardening can teach children so many skills. They learn about science, patience, math and more. You don’t have to wait until summer, either. There are many gardening projects that can be started indoors year-round – especially inviting in the bleak winter months.

– Pop Bottle Terrarium

My friend Chris McLaughlin is a Master Gardener and 4H instructor. She has made soda pop bottle terrariums with Read the rest of this entry »

By Cindy Naas

It’s almost here!

Gardening season, for those of us who haven’t yet built a cold frame, is very nearly here.

Starting this month, Urban Garden Casual will be including a monthly plan of projects you should consider for the gardening season.

Yes, there is still snow on the ground, but the wise gardener will have a list of chores to accomplish even in this cold month.

1. Make sure you’ve sent for a variety of seed catalogs. There are so many to choose from, from the standard seed companies to those selling only organic seeds to ones specializing in heirloom varieties. You still have time to try something new in your garden this year.

2. Buy seeds. It’s definitely time to get your order in, if you Read the rest of this entry »