See this at: evl.uic.edu| Added on 06/25/08

In August we slowly started one of the bigger fish every few days, so we did a week-long potassium permanganate treatment and removed all the sludge from the deepest part of the pond. That seemed to stop the problems and gave u incredibly clear... See more

In August we slowly started one of the bigger fish every few days, so we did a week-long potassium permanganate treatment and removed all the sludge from the deepest part of the pond. That seemed to stop the problems and gave u incredibly clear water. We get several other regular visitors to the pond including raccoons, squirrels, skunks, possums, and an assortment of birds and butterflies. and an assortment of birds (pidgeons, robins, starlings, a pair of cardinals, and once a woodpecker) and insects ... Below is a current picture of the pond taken from our web-cam: And here is a big movie with the day in the life of the pond, taken back when the garden was much less interesting compared to today. Things that we have found to be really useful to have for the pond: * Thin net to keep critters and leaves out of the pond * Heater in winter to keep the pond from freezing over (i.e. the Thermo-Pond) * U/V clarifier to help keep the water clear (i.e. the tetra ones) * Microbe Lift to help... See less

See this at: ballarddesigns.com| Added on 06/19/08

We discovered the enchanting original in Paris. Metal Louis-style frame is covered in real moss held in place with chicken wire. Enjoy it as is or plant small ferns or baby’s tears into the moss to create a living piece of outdoor art. Designed... See more

We discovered the enchanting original in Paris. Metal Louis-style frame is covered in real moss held in place with chicken wire. Enjoy it as is or plant small ferns or baby’s tears into the moss to create a living piece of outdoor art. Designed for decorative use only. Avoid extreme temperatures. See less

Highlights: 42 1/2"H x 23"W x 22 1/4"D HS242 $199.95 Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

See this at: ballarddesigns.com| Added on 06/19/08

These heavy cast iron guides add sculptural interest to your garden borders while protecting plants. Antique Brown finish will continue to weather over time. Set of three includes two fleur-de-lis and one acorn.

These heavy cast iron guides add sculptural interest to your garden borders while protecting plants. Antique Brown finish will continue to weather over time. Set of three includes two fleur-de-lis and one acorn. See less

Highlights: HS294 $39.95

See this at: ballarddesigns.com| Added on 06/19/08

These English-style cloches showcase your favorite plants while helping to protect them from the weather. Hand crafted of cast iron with clear glass panes. Aged cream finish. Larger size has a lift-off lid and requires assembly.

These English-style cloches showcase your favorite plants while helping to protect them from the weather. Hand crafted of cast iron with clear glass panes. Aged cream finish. Larger size has a lift-off lid and requires assembly. See less

Highlights: AM661 $49.95

See this at: guerrillagardening.o...| Added on 01/15/07

Welcome to GuerrillaGardening.org. This blog began as a place to record my acts of illicit cultivation around London. Now it’s a growing arsenal for anyone interested in the war against the neglect of public space. Read about other guerrilla... See more

Welcome to GuerrillaGardening.org. This blog began as a place to record my acts of illicit cultivation around London. Now it’s a growing arsenal for anyone interested in the war against the neglect of public space. Read about other guerrilla gardening victories around the world in Troop Digs, show your support by Enlisting and visit the live Community forum to find out what’s happening near you and get to war. Let's fight the filth with forks and flowers. Richard Reynolds See less

See this at: accad.osu.edu| Added on 01/01/07

A living ecosystem of worms, sowbugs and bacteria are invited to this table. They are a part of the digestive system that starts with a person discarding food leftovers and shredded paper into the portal at the top. The bacteria and sowbugs begin... See more

A living ecosystem of worms, sowbugs and bacteria are invited to this table. They are a part of the digestive system that starts with a person discarding food leftovers and shredded paper into the portal at the top. The bacteria and sowbugs begin breaking down the waste and the worms soon join in to further digest it into a rich compost that sprinkles out of the bottom of the fabric bag that hangs beneath the table. This compost is used as a fertilizer for plants, such as those at the base of the table. The human plays an important part at the table by eating, feeding the food waste to the worms, feeding the resulting fertilizer to the plants, or by simply sitting and appreciating the living ecosystem she/he is a part of. A cross-section of the activity inside the top 9 inches of the compost is made visible using an infrared security camera connected to an LCD screen built into the table. On the screen, viewers can see the live movements of the worms and sowbugs inside. Technical info... See less

See this at: thisgardenisillegal....| Added on 12/31/06

What Kind of Flower Are You Quiz

What Kind of Flower Are You Quiz See less

See this at: radishmagazine.com| Added on 12/26/06

By Brandy Welvaert Once upon a time, Cary Woodhurst twiddled her green thumbs through the winter and waited, just as impatient as any other snow-bound gardener. Now she sows seeds in January, gets great results in spring and spends very little money... See more

By Brandy Welvaert Once upon a time, Cary Woodhurst twiddled her green thumbs through the winter and waited, just as impatient as any other snow-bound gardener. Now she sows seeds in January, gets great results in spring and spends very little money on plants for her lovely Carbon Cliff landscape and garden. ``I tried doing grow lights in the basement,'' Mrs. Woodhurst says. ``But my plants turned out too long and leggy. I gave up. I thought I couldn't grow from seed.'' Her grandmother and great-grandmother were gardeners, and the desire to plant sprouted in her at a young age. Today she gardens with her 8-year-old granddaughter, Adriana. Wintersowing, as the process is called, showed her that getting a jump on spring is easy when the green thumbed takes cues from Mother Nature. She started wintersowing about five years ago. To wintersow, you need few supplies other than clean potting soil and seeds. If you save seeds and have some leftover soil in the garage, you can do it for free.... See less

See this at: radishmagazine.com| Added on 12/26/06

Cheryl Long, Mother Earth News magazine Installing clean, reliable, inflation-proof solar power is easier than ever, thanks to the invention of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates that can be bonded directly onto metal roofing panels. Unlike... See more

Cheryl Long, Mother Earth News magazine Installing clean, reliable, inflation-proof solar power is easier than ever, thanks to the invention of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates that can be bonded directly onto metal roofing panels. Unlike crystalline PV material, there's no need for obtrusive racks and heavy, expensive glass. Instead, unbreakable thin-film PV is produced using amorphous silicon, encapsulated in Teflon and other polymers. Thanks to pioneering work by Steve Heckeroth, a Mother Earth News contributing editor and the director of building-integrated photovoltaics for Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) Ovonics, this thin-film PV is now available in easily shippable, 16-inch-wide rolls. You just unroll the sheet, lay it face-up on a flat metal roofing panel and press it onto the panel while your assistant pulls the protective sheet off the sticky backing. Invented by ECD Ovonics co-founder Stan Ovshinsky, thin-film laminates offer several advantages over crystalline PV... See less

See this at: pingmag.jp| Added on 12/22/06

Category: Features, Worldwide, Architecture, Conscientious Design8 Dec 2006 Patrick Blanc overgrows the vertical surfaces of buildings in the most beautiful way. What he creates is far away from any fancy horticultural show, his Vertical Garden could... See more

Category: Features, Worldwide, Architecture, Conscientious Design8 Dec 2006 Patrick Blanc overgrows the vertical surfaces of buildings in the most beautiful way. What he creates is far away from any fancy horticultural show, his Vertical Garden could rather be called eco-art, or greener architecture consisting of a variety of plants trailing gently up any interior or outside wall. Imagine the Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon but this time on modern concrete buildings. But Patrick is not just simpy putting green on the walls which last for a day or two: set up with a highly scientific background he studies the many ways plants adapt to extreme situations at the CNRS, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris since 1982. Let’s have a closer look at these organic wallpapers of botanist Patrick Blanc today. Written by Verena Twelve years ago Patrick began designing eco conscious architecture for public spaces, department stores or private living rooms. He worked for... See less

See this at: yougrowgirl.com| Added on 12/21/06

thank you for the compliments! the VFTs are so red because all summer I've had them out on the roof of my garage, in full sunlight. also, they're starting to get some fall coloration...they're very red this time of year. in the purple pot is a purple... See more

thank you for the compliments! the VFTs are so red because all summer I've had them out on the roof of my garage, in full sunlight. also, they're starting to get some fall coloration...they're very red this time of year. in the purple pot is a purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa. this guy just started getting its deep coloration over the past couple of weeks. See less

See this at: yougrowgirl.com| Added on 12/21/06

It’s mid September and sadly most of the container-grown tomato plants on my rooftop are on their last lap. A few green stragglers remain and the vines are starting to yellow and fade. Thankfully I’ve got another crop still running over at my... See more

It’s mid September and sadly most of the container-grown tomato plants on my rooftop are on their last lap. A few green stragglers remain and the vines are starting to yellow and fade. Thankfully I’ve got another crop still running over at my community garden plot where the plants aren’t subjected to the intense sun and heat that causes the roof plants to hit such an accelerated pace. When the plants were producing at full stride, I was so caught up in enjoying (and photographing) the harvest I completely forgot to save some seeds for next year’s crop. Of course, it’s not too late. I’ve outlined my process for seed-saving tomato seeds below. The process with very wet fruit like tomatoes is a bit different than with a relatively dry fruit like peppers. While peppers are as simple as scooping out the seeds and setting them to dry, tomatoes call for a slightly more complex method. You can, in theory use the pepper method with tomatoes. However, you may have noticed that tomatoes have a... See less