We love spinach. It is easy to grow; however, we don't plant spinach the traditional way. Typically, you read the package, and it tells you how to space the spinach seeds and how deep they need to be. That's not our method. When we plant spinach, we take a handful of seeds and shake them out in our raised bed. Then we take a hand rake and lightly rake the seeds into the dirt. So, why do we do this? It is easy, but spinach does have one pitfall. It bolts. That means once it ge

I went into the garden. First, I picked oregano, spinach, and kale. Next, I put the oregano, spinach, and kale into their own bowls. Then, my mom cleaned the oregano, spinach, and kale. I want my mom to put the oregano on pizza. Gardener Jerry Reminder!!!! To keep up with our 2018 garden, make sure you are connected to us on social media: Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @gardenershicole Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gardenershicole/ Subscribe to our Yo

About six weeks ago, a spinach plant began to grow in one of our raised beds. We decided to purchase some spinach seeds and intentionally grow more spinach. Unfortunately, the volunteer spinach plant has now bolted. When a plant bolts, it begins to flower and go to seed. The leaves taste bitter and aren't good to harvest. Typical Indiana weather has contributed to this. It has been nice and warm lately, but for the last week it has rained a lot. We have decided to not s

February 2017 has been a short, but eventful month. Garden 2017 In Indiana, we are known to have crazy weather; even a mix of weather within one day. The number of warm days we have had in February have been unusual and has awaken some plants in our garden. As shown above, garlic, spinach, mint and chives are already growing in our 2017 garden. We are taking advantage, but are cautious because the next thing you know, we could have a blizzard (but hopefully not!). Learning

Even before a child is able read, he or she could probably identify multiple fast food restaurants. With all of the advertisements targeting children, it is easy for them to think and believe food comes from the grocery store or a restaurant. One of the benefits of being urban gardeners with children is teaching them where food really comes from and how it begins as a seed and ends up on their plate. This week we harvested: lavender, rosemary, sage, oregano, nasturtium flow