Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed, this aggressive plant is all around town. A group of us, The Inspire Coop are developing a small booklet to inform people how to control its spread. Japanese knotweed is edible, the young shoots especially. It is also reputed to be useful in the treatment of  Lyme disease.

Goats are  another form of  natural control. No need to panic, information and education will allow us to seize the opportunity in this potential threat.

Beans

The beans in my community garden plot got off to a slow start but the recent heat is moving them along.

"For the home gardener, there are two types of beans that you will want to consider. One is the pole bean. Pole beans will need some kind of support; a support that is strong enough to keep the plants from tumbling to the ground."  more

Greenhouse Greens

Greenhouse Tomato and Greens

Hungarian Black Pepper in Greenhouse

An Organic Gardening Guide

Organic gardening is not a complex, education intensive process. Much of it is basic common sense.

"Gardening is a simple and straightforward activity, it is not necessary to understand the science involved, however, it is important to use an organic process."

more here.

Tomato Plants in Greenhouse