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Tag Archives: Mr Brown Thumb
Winning elections, finding bees, discouraging critters and creating farmers
May 1, 2011 This just in…Team Chard WINS!!! I’ve done it again…with a little help from my friends A few years ago, I managed to steal the election for the “Unofficial Official Chicago Flower” contest in the Chicago Tribune. I … Continue reading
Super sowing, green banks and not-so-clean air
January 30, 2011 Stand by for “Super Sow Sunday”! Last week, I talked about ordering and swapping seeds with the ubiquitous Mr. Brown Thumb, and Jessica Rinks from The Forest Park Community Garden. But this seems to be the week … Continue reading
Acquiring seeds, cloning ancient trees and writing urban farming laws
January 23, 2011 The Gardener’s Anthem: “Oh, Say Can you Seed?” I attend Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show (Mid-Am) each year for a number of reasons. First, it’s a great place to hobnob with my horticultural chums. Next, it’s a place … Continue reading