I have designed, built and managed a variety of different greenhouses over the past 40 years. All of them have been primarily intended for starting hundreds of transplants for many varieties of vegetables for our garden and many others. My wife and I have never actually used a greenhouse for growing food. Obviously, some folk do, although that would be more aligned to … [Read more...]
Gilgal Gardens
A bust of Joseph Smith appearing as the Sphinx. Biblical and inspirational quotes etched into stones. A life-size self-portrait sculpter with brick pants. Welcome to Gilgal Sculpture Garden, a three-acre park in the heart of Salt Lake City. Located at 749 East 500 South on a quiet residential street, Gilgal gives visitors an experience altogether different from that offered … [Read more...]
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Now that your soil is ready to go, what are you going to plant? Growing your own veggies is an incredibly rewarding experience, plus it can save you some money! If you’re a beginning gardener, it’s good to remember that some veggies are easier to grow than others, but the best way to learn how to garden is to just do it—failure can be the best teacher, and it can be … [Read more...]
The Sugar House Community Garden
Until recently, the only thing growing in the abandoned tennis courts in Sugar House were weeds of neglect. But thanks to the nurturing care of Aimee Horman, Heidi Spence, Tamerin Smith and Mark Morris, The Sugar House Community Gardens have grown into a positive force for the neighborhoods around 2225 South and 900 East. Construction on the new street car in Sugar House … [Read more...]
Voluntary Simplicity – Not So Simple for One Utah Family
They share their experiences with square-foot gardens, rooster killing, and fighting industrial agriculture. by Rebecca Edwards Spending a warm, summer evening in Casey and Heather Sanders' Riverton backyard was exactly what a summer evening should be: children laughing, warm breezes, a great view of the 2300 square-foot garden and chickens and ducks roaming free … [Read more...]