#urban garden
Another shot from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in January. So many of the succulents were in bloom. This happy guy had flower stalks and pink leaf tips.
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I don’t have many cacti in my succulent collection, but one of the few I do have is a Cephalocereus senilis, Old Man Cactus. Using my cell phone macro lens I took an up close look at its wispy white hair and prickly hidden spines. It looks quite lovely up close!
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3.19.21 - sunflowers and strawberries this friday
Some new flowers we got recently
My pretty hibiscus
26/Aug/2017
Dad got me this beautiful physallis (Chinese lantern), it caught my eye some days ago. It’s so cute!
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02/Jun/2017
This pretty lilium bloomed today, its color is so deep that seems black to the eye (last picture), I had to use the HDR to show it’s true color.
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27/Jan/2017
The smallest of the narcissus has been the first to open its flower, but the taller ones are about to do it too! The pink hyacint seems also eager to display its colours. Today there was a sale on succulents at the same store and mom brought some, they are very pretty! I’ll check their names later.
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25/Jan/2017
My driving teacher brought me an aloe today, he told me his had a lot of sprouts growing around and brought some for his students. Look how much have grown the hyacints and narcissus in less than a week!
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19/Jan/2017
The amaryllis opened the 5th flower! Sadly the other ones are beginning to wrinkle, but it still looks super pretty. Most of the autumnal bulbs I planted around the 1st of November sprouted already and are doing fine, I changed their place in the greenhouse so they get more sunlight.
Today there was a sale of small flowers and bulbs in a nearby market, I bought african violets, pink chrisanthemums (I gave one to mum for her office), a pink kalanchoe, blue and pink hyacints and narcissus.
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07/Jan/2017
4 out of 5 flowers of the amaryllis are open already, it’s so beautiful! In just 3 months it changed from looking like a small onion to this cutie, plants are awesome!
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04/Dec/2016
The amaryllis has grown a lot! Most of the other bulbs are visible now, and the little trees are doing fine
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26/October/2016
I finally could get some Autumn bulbs! I’m very excited. The Amaryllis one (the first one) seems very developed already! I need to buy some soil tomorrow.
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Drinking The Farmer’s Market: Homemade Organic Liquor Infusions For Exceptional Summer Cocktails #herbchat
Left to right: mint, lemon basil, peach, rosemary, ginger, thyme, lemongrass, strawberry, and grapefruit. Completely submerge the fruits in vodka (or liquor of your choice), wait a week or two, strain, and Voilà!
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UrbnEarth is solving complex issues with a simple solution!
Problem: Communities lack access to healthy fruits and vegetables
Solution: Give them the tools, info and supplies to grow their own
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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!
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6.6.2022: Lavendelhund
4.6.2022: Yoga für Hunde
26.5.2022
24.5.2022: Der Schnittknoblauch wächst!
22.5.2022: Der Lavendel blüht
21.5.2022: Der erste Segelfalter in diesem Jahr: Sommer.
Cracked Ceramic Eggs are an Eggcellent Way to Grow Your Own Plants
No matter how you take your eggs, chances are that it isn’t like this. Called Egglings, the unique ceramic planter invites you to crack open the shell (with a spoon), add water, and watch the plant grow. Each Eggling has enough nutrients for five months worth of growing. Once that period is over, simply replant it in a larger pot. For extra fertilizer, break down the rest of the egg and incorporate the leftover soil into its new home. Get an Eggling of your own from Firebox.com.
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Lush Live Moss Terrariums Fulfill Your Longing for Nature
For those moments you wish you were surrounded by mother nature, Doodle Bird has you covered. These live moss terrariums mimic the tranquility of a long walk in a grassy meadow. Add this calming decor to your home or office, and transport your mind to your happy place whenever your heart desires.
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