Gardener Profile: Urban Environments
Who is an urban gardener?
Urban gardening a la Carte
Who is an urban gardener?
Urban Gardeners are the folks who make the most of city spaces by planting compact varieties and who might break the mold by taking advantage of front and side gardens to grow fruits and vegetables. It's a version of backyard gardening on a smaller scale.
What's in the garden?
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Who is an urban gardener?
Maybe you start with a fruiting cherry tree whose pretty spring flowers keep up with neighbouring ornamentals, add a blueberry bush for tasty treats and showy fall colour, then tuck a vegetable patch into a corner of your yard.
Urban gardening a la Carte
Urban gardening a la Carte
Urban gardening a la Carte
Urban gardening means making good use of space and choosing plants that do double duty offering both food and esthetic value. City living also lends itself to container growing herbs and vegetables.