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Turn your balcony into an urban oasis

By Barbara Lawlor ARE YOU A GREENTHUMB living in or moving into a condominium suite? The great news is, you can still live out your passion for gardening as long as you have a balcony or terrace. The growing season is upon us, and condo owners are planting containers in full force with everything from flowers to herbs and veggies....[ read more ]

8 Surefire Vegetables and Herbs for Beginning Urban Gardeners

By Rebecca Cuttler For gardeners, poring over the pages of a seed catalog can be a feast for the eyes. Whether it’s heirloom crookneck squash or ‘Green Zebra’ tomatoes, the seed varieties available to home gardeners rival any farmers market. Similarly, going to a nursery and seeing row upon row of baby tomato, lettuce and kale plants can make it...[ read more ]

Pocket Gardens, Pint-Size Patios and Urban Backyards

By Laura Gaskill Whether you have a sliver of a side yard, a petite patio or a compact urban lot, limited size does not have to mean missing out on lush plantings or cool features — as these 15 creative spaces attest. Creating an outdoor space you love takes careful planning, but it starts with the spark of inspiration. See...[ read more ]