Monthly Archives: August 2009

American Community Garden Association

Bobby Wilson, the President of the American Community Garden Association will be my guest on America’s Home Grown Veggie Show tomorrow. We will be talking about national initiatives, and local Altanta gardens as well as his stories from many years … Continue reading

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A Pretty Flower for a Southern Vegetable

Okra is a popular southern vegetable and from the gardeners point of view – it is prolific. The vegetable is used in gumbo, eaten raw or fried – bacon fat being the favorite. Last year was my first experience with … Continue reading

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Its all in a name

There has always been a bit of reluctance about using botanical names when talking about a plant or shrub. The problem is that common names can get you into trouble just a little bit too often. This week a common … Continue reading

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Farmer D and Mountian Stone on Radio today

I am getting ready for the double header radio shows today. First up is Atlanta urban farmer, Farmer D who is well known around town. He was also named as a contender for the White House Farmer in the movement … Continue reading

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