These are a few of my Sempervivum tectorum (hen and chicks). They make me happy because they have so many unique details in their individual plant clusters. They are extremely hardy and have a strong drought resistance. The container that they are in was made from old heat treated pallet wood from one of my decommissioned compost bins (non treated wood). And because my focus is on compost and food, the plump leaves of this succulent are edible raw. Go easy at first to avoid a upset stomach.
These are a few of my Sempervivum tectorum (hen and chicks). They make me happy because they have so many unique details in their individual plant clusters. They are extremely hardy and have a strong drought resistance. The container that they are in was made from old heat treated pallet wood from one of my decommissioned compost bins (non treated wood). And because my focus is on compost and food, the plump leaves of this succulent are edible raw. Go easy at first to avoid a upset stomach.
Having a greenhouse at home is a definite blessing. Season extension is one. We planted these tomatoes from cuttings in a 15 gallon bucket in September. The 4 plants are now 7+ feet tall, bearing flowers and fruits. We should probably begin eating tasty, soil (compost) grown heirloom tomatoes in mid January or sooner. A important FYI for you… when you see the flowers, it’s important to pollinate those flowers. Pollinators don’t go in the greenhouse this time of year and if you want fruits, you gotta help the plant and act like a bee.
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It was a good year for growing in #AtlantaUrbanAg.
March 2020 y’all. Sign up for a one hour urban agriculture tour or a two hour hands on learning adventure. We are based in Atlanta. Details at Simple Foods Small Farmz on Airbnb Experience Atlanta.
So far in February, the weather in Atlanta has been like a rollercoaster and in the span of just a few short days, the weather went from the high 60’s to torrential rain to snow flurries. Reminds me of Ohio except way warmer.
Book a 1 hour demo or 2 hour hands on class. It’s really simple. #SimpleFoodSmallFarmz #AtlantaUrbanAg
This is our version of Ecological Accounting. These are 50 days in and we have only had to cover them with Agribond twice.
Atlanta Urban Agriculture.
Seriously….. Atlanta Urban Ag.
Want to learn more about the benefits of different types of vegetable gardens? Book a tour or working experience and see how to make raised beds, grow tasty lettuce, eat your lawn, compost and more. Book a date or two and find out how we feed the soil and grow millions of worms.
A little sunset rooftop beekeeping with the WestSide Bee Boyz! These guys are so passionate about the work they do, and dedicated to sharing their craft.
As an urban ag and beekeeping devotee I couldn’t be more excited to announce the newest member of the Kiva Chicago community! WestSide Bee Boyz, LLC is officially fundraising on Kiva Zip to raise funds for new bees and beehives!
Thad is an incredibly positive and inspiring entrepreneur. Over the next year the WestSide Bee Boyz are doubling their impact by partnering with local schools and universities to teach beekeeping! Please considering supporting Thad and the expansion of urban beekeeping in Chicago!
