How to grow 100 lbs. of potatoes in 4 Square feet

Here is a good article from Irish Eyes Seed company in Ellensburg on how to construct your own potato "cage" and grow 100 pounds in 4 square feet. I call mine the potato condo.

Vertical Garden using reclaimed items

Another vertical garden- this time via Green Roof Growers, this one uses pallets and gallon milk jugs. read more about it here. Presented by Dr. Job Ebenzeer, Ph.d and the Technology for the Poor organization,, He also goes into using wading pools and tires. Very cool for a patio garden or apartment balcony.

NW FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW IS COMING

Spring is coming a bit early this year!!! At least the Northwest Flower and Garden show is. Scheduled for February 23-27 at the Washington State Convention Center, it is one of the largest shows of it’s type in the nation.Besides the many great gardens that will be there, I will get to see some of my favorite Vendors like Beez Neez Apairy-who trade in Mason bee housing, materials and cocoons; Natures Fresh Start-(Garden stake trellis for garden and containers); Lee Valley Tools-(Garden hand tools and accessories); and By the Yard Oregon- that sells Maintenance Free outdoor furniture from recycled milk jugs And also get to see some great lecturers and attend some good seminars. I even have my question ready for Ciscoe Morris! So escape winter, even for an afternoon and come frolic in the gardens at the NW Flower and Garden Show. PS There is an online Discount if you buy your tickets early!

Organizing seeds

Reblogged from Green Roof Growers
I'm guilty of buying more seeds then I need, but that's great for seed swapping. Here's great video on how to organize your seeds by Jean Ann Can a garden coach.

Alley Cat Acres

More Info: alleycatacres.com

B-Patch Photo Album

In case you didn't know, or forgot, there is a B-Patch Photo album to take a look at. Nice to look at pictures of the start of our garden, especially in these cold winter months!

Pie in a jar

This isn’t your grandmother’s apple pie. We’ve taken the tried-and-true favorite and spun it on its head, pouring the sweet fruit filling into a dough-lined jar. Top it off any way you choose—we’ll provide the scrumptious topping options. Find the recipe here