Gardening and Farming
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2:20 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
My shishito peppers are ready for harvest! http://t.co/6c8PBBO -
2:18 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
I have 2 kaffir lime trees and both are FULL of fruit (and those delicious leaves, of course. http://t.co/aX4DlQa -
1:34 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
What I love abt Green City Market: chefs taking the bounty back to restos in cabs http://moby.to/0kpjku -
1:33 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
i'm so in luv w/ ths arch of Chinese long beans that grows outside my bdrm window. Must have 300 beans on it http://moby.to/pd92jw -
1:06 p.m. Aug. 5th 2011
Every year in my backyard I have volunteer elephant head amaranth that grows to 7-8 feet tall! http://moby.to/udnl5k -
1:04 p.m. Aug. 5th 2011
The hoja santa plants in my backyard are LOVING this hot, muggy weather here in Chicago http://moby.to/okcyxx -
11:35 a.m. Aug. 3rd 2011
Our friends at Spence Farms are delivering 1500 of the most beautiful squash blossoms right now! http://moby.to/0tkx2d -
8:06 p.m. July 27th 2011
Teepee of Chinese long beans growing on my 2nd story deck in Earthboxes. http://moby.to/jqf48f -
1:12 p.m. July 17th 2011
Harvested dozens of squash blossoms from my garden this morning. Another glorious summer day here http://moby.to/muhq1w -
11:58 a.m. July 16th 2011
These beautiful orchid blossoms popped open in my garden over night! http://moby.to/4zitw7 -
2:18 p.m. July 14th 2011
This delicious small lamb shoulder from Janie Crawford's farm has been featured on our menus for nearly 20 years http://moby.to/p1iad6 -
2:18 p.m. July 14th 2011
It was an absolutely spectacular Chicago summer morning in my garden! Couldn't be happier. http://moby.to/rd3ztk -
11:01 a.m. July 13th 2011
Sunny window indoors RT @shanatweet I'm in Toronto (weather sim 2 Chgo) how do U care 4 the bay tree in winter? -
11 a.m. July 13th 2011
The veg production garden is 1000 sq ft RT @sturva @Rick_Bayless Envious of your backyard Chicago garden. Q - How big is your back yard. -
10:56 a.m. July 13th 2011
It vines: butternut RT @missmelee @Rick_Bayless Do U tie yr squash 2 the fence or is it a variety that is lk a vine rather than a bush? -
8:33 a.m. July 13th 2011
My garden: squash blossoms are in full production! http://moby.to/lmyxh9 -
8:33 a.m. July 13th 2011
My garden: beautiful new growth on my 20 yo bay tree! http://moby.to/3gp91j -
8:31 a.m. July 13th 2011
My garden: this little corner of my Chgo garden looks like it belongs in Mexico! Brugamansia, banana http://moby.to/6p3l17 -
8:31 a.m. July 13th 2011
Mr garden: fresh dug garlic ready to be hung for curing. http://moby.to/chbr1i -
4:25 p.m. July 9th 2011
We lost a lot of grapes in last week's hail storm, but most--like these beauties--are doing great. http://moby.to/0ri5lc -
4:23 p.m. July 9th 2011
This is the first week for squash blossoms in my garden! http://moby.to/5zjpc9 -
11:07 a.m. June 14th 2011
yea! Great deal RT @ltony99: @Rick_Bayless earthbox on sale for $49.99 at Sur la table with free shipping! -
5:59 p.m. May 24th 2011
I love my job! Gardener Bill Shores brought gorgeous greens from production garden @ my house to resto http://moby.to/e7navn -
8:16 a.m. May 24th 2011
This is the fullest and most beautiful my hedge of spires has ever been. http://moby.to/9mnfi1 -
5:49 p.m. May 20th 2011
Green City market! RT @JRebeccaReed Do you have a favorite Chicago Farmer's Market location? I'm overwhelmed by all the choices....Thanks! -
9:04 a.m. May 20th 2011
R production garden from above (beds of salad greens covered bc of rabbits!). Spirea just about to burst n2 bloom! http://moby.to/13ux02 -
9:03 a.m. May 20th 2011
Glorious day in Chicago. Everything's out of my little greenhouse except the tomatoes and chiles. One more week! http://moby.to/xoq6ee -
9:33 p.m. May 19th 2011
Local Forager won't reveal RT @jpc671 Amazing! whr from chef? RT Stunnng local morels came in2 R Frontera kitchen 2day http://moby.to/zxnv3w -
11:38 a.m. May 18th 2011
Green City Market: incredible fern sprouts, green garlic & baby greens that dreams r made of (here: Growing Power) http://moby.to/7lcbgb -
11:36 a.m. May 18th 2011
Cold and drizzly morning at Green City Market. Bit good crowd of chefs, die-hard cooks and gardeners! http://moby.to/hvk26a -
3:14 p.m. May 7th 2011
Union Square farmers market is breathtaking today: flowering tree/bush cuttings. Lilacs, apple, dogwood ... Ramps http://yfrog.com/gyagpmdj -
12:39 p.m. May 6th 2011
Yard is at height of spring bloom:jonquils, tulips, snowdrops. Viburnum fills air with an exotic whiff of heaven. http://yfrog.com/gz9eyegj -
10:28 p.m. May 2nd 2011
Salad greens in production garden behind my house. Tomorrow they go to Topolo. http://yfrog.com/h45s9ykj -
10:03 a.m. April 22nd 2011
We have 85 of ths boxes on r resto roof! Wrk gr8! RT @jane_black 1 of my favorite media/tech writers @fmanjoo on tomatoes http://ow.ly/4F1gH -
1:26 p.m. April 14th 2011
In the middle of olive groves: remarkable all-nat lamb farm in perfect harmony with environment http://moby.to/ixjc9k -
4:34 p.m. April 13th 2011
Rancho La Puerta: collected green garlic, herbs, flowers & 4 kinds of greens to cook with! I'm in heaven! http://moby.to/pf5rmt -
4:32 p.m. April 13th 2011
Tecate (town,not beer): filmed at Rancho La Puerta production gardens w Salvador, most passionate gardener I know http://moby.to/hyw98g -
12:54 p.m. April 8th 2011
It's the height of strawberry season here At Kayle's farm in Pescadero/Todos Santos http://moby.to/5bm5o8 -
12:52 p.m. April 8th 2011
Harvesting tender nopales with Kayle Nordby's organic farm in Pescadero/Todos Santos http://moby.to/dww9nu -
3:21 p.m. April 5th 2011
These are the ingredients harvested from Enrique Silva's Tamarindo Org Farm to cook w 2nite. Amazing eggplants! http://moby.to/e4djcw -
1:41 p.m. April 5th 2011
Tamarindo Org Farm 5 miles from San Jose del Cabo is stunning! They give harvesting/cooking/wine tasting classes http://moby.to/zj0s90 -
5:09 p.m. April 1st 2011
Under the cold frames the lettuces are thriving. A coupla weeks til they're ready to harvest http://moby.to/l8cscd -
5:08 p.m. April 1st 2011
The beds in the production garden are seeded, enriched with compost. http://moby.to/h7474e -
5:05 p.m. April 1st 2011
I love it when all the crocuses bloom in my garden http://moby.to/bjw6dq -
11:32 a.m. March 16th 2011
Hooray! Weather has broken here in Chicago! First crocus bloomed in my yard today!! http://moby.to/w5ty5u -
5:44 p.m. March 8th 2011
Beautiful cilantro microgreens from my (indoor) garden for service tonight http://moby.to/asylub -
10:46 p.m. Feb. 28th 2011
Slew of q's abt growing kaffir lime in Chgo: I have a little grnhse, but it can grow in any sunny room.People: u can buy the plant on Amazon -
1:21 p.m. Feb. 2nd 2011
My garden, safely tucked under a very hefty blanket of snow! http://moby.to/1p4knf -
1:21 p.m. Feb. 2nd 2011
My Chicago outdoor kitchen. Probably won't be useable for a few weeks :) http://moby.to/xrvbha -
12:40 p.m. Nov. 19th 2010
Tell all Midwest family farmers: Frontera Farmer Foundation is accepting applications for 2011 grants. http://j.mp/aika2g -
10:06 a.m. Nov. 10th 2010
Most of my non-hardy plants r in for winter. I love having this Calamundin orange inside.Ready 2 make marmalade. http://moby.to/sga9y7 -
9:50 p.m. Nov. 8th 2010
Gorgeous fall day here in Chicago.Most plants already in greenhouse.This variegated sage still going strong tho http://moby.to/rowjia -
3:38 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
Any Midwest family farms dedicated to sustainable farming can apply now 4 capital grant from Frontera Farmer Foundation http://j.mp/aika2g -
11:53 p.m. Oct. 25th 2010
Back at home: the weather has been so warm that the mizuna for Topolo salad is growing incredibly in my backyard. http://moby.to/rk5ide -
8:56 p.m. Oct. 18th 2010
Here's photo of marigolds http://moby.to/241tn0 -
8:56 p.m. Oct. 18th 2010
My wife picked marigolds from the yard. Getting ready for Día de Muertos! -
5:34 p.m. Oct. 18th 2010
Beautiful fall day in my garden. Flat leaf parsley, nasturtiums and marigolds are SO full! http://moby.to/aa0awv -
10:17 a.m. Oct. 10th 2010
A beautiful corner of my Chicago (!) fall garden. Brugamansia is finally in full flower! Have to coddle it here! http://twitpic.com/2wefsv -
11:09 p.m. Oct. 5th 2010
One of my favorite moments in Frontera kitchen: arrival of 3 Sisters Garden pea shoots. http://moby.to/olozyq -
9:57 p.m. Oct. 4th 2010
In my garden, we are putting all the greens for Topolo under row covers bc of cool weather. But greens are great! http://moby.to/ym7wp2 -
10:03 p.m. Sept. 27th 2010
Cool Chicago fall weather. The microgreens we're harvesting today for our restaurant are really beautiful. http://moby.to/nzsttd -
11:32 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
This is Derek, the young man who grows all the watermelon we use (!!). He's part of Stewards of the Land http://moby.to/fierkp -
11:23 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
Will Travis with a little of their harvest of rescued heirloom Iroquois white corn. They parch it & stone-grind it http://moby.to/34rivq -
11:20 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
Visiting Spence Farm in Fairbury IL for their foundation fundraiser. Will Travis' maple syrup facility. http://moby.to/43fe0z -
8:58 p.m. Sept. 23rd 2010
RT @Briefing: Why have an urban rooftop garden? @Rick_Bayless says XOCO does to show people that they can do it http://bit.ly/cEfoAF -
4:14 p.m. Sept. 18th 2010
yes, we have to bring our pomegranate in in Chgo RT @beachnurse: @Rick_Bayless i love it! What weather zone do they need to grow in? -
2:16 p.m. Sept. 18th 2010
My dwarf pomegranate is producing more than ever thus year!! http://moby.to/x9pdsb -
5:34 p.m. Sept. 17th 2010
Last of the fall raspberries in my garden. Butternut ready to harvest http://moby.to/w6m9k8 -
12:08 p.m. Sept. 1st 2010
Wow, I'm honored. Very nice piece; hadn't seen it! RT @bertellnelson: Top chef supports local farmers @ http://bit.ly/d6cMZI -
6 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
1000 sq ft, plus a number of ancillary beds RT @robsaker @Rick_Bayless How big is your home garden? -
5:53 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
The garlic chives are about to burst into bloom. http://moby.to/2iijrb -
5:52 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
First time I've grown padron peppers. I'm gonna play around with them this weekend. http://moby.to/gu2mkq -
5:51 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
This is going to be a bumper crop of habaneros! http://moby.to/hkyj71 -
5:50 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
Starting to pick grapes at my house. Soon to show up in Frontera http://moby.to/a9uhc7 -
8:20 p.m. Aug. 18th 2010
Taking a walk through the brooding, beguiling Muir woods. http://twitpic.com/2g17eg -
8:16 p.m. Aug. 18th 2010
The Japanese Gardens at Golden Gate park are stunning! http://twitpic.com/2g160j -
7:25 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Yes, read, weep RT @marionnestle Must see: today's NY Times graphic on hen cage space--67 sq in, 6 hens 2 cage.Yikes. http://nyti.ms/9ELhvG -
5:32 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
90# tomatoes, 10# chiles harvested off the roof of Frontera today. http://moby.to/tjh8j1 -
11:37 a.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Chiles, tomatoes and herbs RT @El_Pastor @Rick_Bayless what veg are you growing on the XOCO rooftop this yr? -
9:20 a.m. Aug. 12th 2010
RT @chefannc: Move to Limit Factory Farms! http://nyti.ms/9uzEy5 (via nytimes.com) -
7:52 p.m. Aug. 7th 2010
Haven't started composting? These basics'll get u started RT @Eco_Products: Compost Basics: How to Make Bins, Piles,More: http://ow.ly/2lGQU -
7:26 a.m. July 27th 2010
The butternut vines are going wild this year. 45 blossoms a day and loaded with fruit. http://moby.to/zi88o7 -
9:55 p.m. July 21st 2010
RT @brechin Want to garden a little better/easier? EarthBox on sale for $39 (usually $50+) on Amazon: http://amzn.to/b9Udai -
1:11 p.m. July 15th 2010
These are Early Girl tomatoes that are ready http://moby.to/yij2dl -
1:10 p.m. July 15th 2010
Getting ready for our first tomato&chile harvest from the rooftop garden! http://moby.to/8ttone -
12:30 p.m. July 13th 2010
Male has the thing in the middle that sticks straight up :) RT @mkhoury: @Rick_Bayless how can you tell male vs female blossoms??? -
11:32 a.m. July 13th 2010
Only use male blossoms; let females fruit RT @TheDudekAbides: If I pick blossoms, will it affect the growth of the patty pan squash? -
10:57 p.m. July 11th 2010
Just harvested these squash blossoms from garden. Planning Monday night dinner for family and friends (cont) http://tl.gd/2f3rrg -
3:13 p.m. July 9th 2010
I am completely in love with this beautiful grouping of plants in my garden. http://twitpic.com/23tx2x -
1:34 p.m. July 8th 2010
Easy: sow in Nov, harvest July;sun,loose soil RT @seang8r Garlic is one of our cooking staples. tips on growing in our Chicagoland climate? -
10:49 a.m. July 8th 2010
Man, I love Mexico! But it's great to be back to my Chicago garden, too. Harvesting garlic. http://twitpic.com/23hwr2 -
8:02 p.m. June 21st 2010
Loved Aspen, but THRILLED to be back to this stand of hoja santa in my back yard http://twitpic.com/1yvbqz -
10:31 a.m. June 21st 2010
At Independence Pass lupin and other wild flowers were blooming everywhere! http://twitpic.com/1yr7kk -
7:43 p.m. June 18th 2010
We've now nurtured our Gunthorp n2 US' largest pasteured poultry prdcr RT @cityprovisions We can have Gunthorp Farms duck 4 u every Friday! -
12:21 a.m. June 17th 2010
Robbie Ventura dinner: we sat under the maturing grapes. Looks like it'll be a very good harvest this yr http://moby.to/fixngx -
9:54 a.m. June 15th 2010
Gr8 article on Jap urban farming. Just what we've done 4 10yrs n Chgo & encouraged others 2 do. Pleanty of land in Chgo! http://j.mp/bPLWMo -
10:25 a.m. June 12th 2010
Prickly pear cactus in bloom. Winter hardy for Chicago (honestly!). Collected wild from Lake Mich shore http://moby.to/jeqa31 -
10:22 a.m. June 12th 2010
Tranquil moment in the garden. Chamomile smells like aromatic little apples. Ready to harvest http://moby.to/9a5ufv -
12:05 p.m. June 11th 2010
all poultry, some pork RT @KenDunlap: @Rick_Bayless Do you buy pork and/or poultry from Gunthorp Farms in Indiana? -
7:32 p.m. June 10th 2010
Our first fresh tomatoes of the year! Beauties from Iron Creek. http://moby.to/ek1llp -
10:55 p.m. June 6th 2010
Mint, chard, bush tomato, sm chile&basil, mesclun RT @mpthomas1 Best fruits or veggies to plant in a downtown balcony garden 9 stories up? -
8:06 p.m. June 6th 2010
And this backyard bed of edible dianthus is beautiful in dusk light http://twitpic.com/1un2wx -
8:03 p.m. June 6th 2010
After a beautiful rain here in Chicago, my backyard beds of salad greens for Topolo look stunning http://twitpic.com/1un2dr -
9:22 a.m. June 6th 2010
R goat cheese supplier RT @cityprovisions Great article on Leslie Cooperband and a fight for small farms in todays Trib http://ow.ly/1qAgRI -
9:31 a.m. June 3rd 2010
Crazy Angelica plant I was given last year is taking over the garden. Has anyone cooked with it before? What? http://twitpic.com/1tjzv7 -
1:56 p.m. June 2nd 2010
Planting 85 Earthboxes on the (newly white reroofed) roof of Frontera today--chiles and tomatoes. http://twitpic.com/1tcer1 -
10:41 p.m. May 31st 2010
!! RT @ltony99 since u r a gardener, mint n full bloom & corn has just broken through! http://twitpic.com/1sw2gs http://twitpic.com/1sw2ud -
4:59 p.m. May 30th 2010
4 days away from my garden. Returned to blooming Japanese Wysteria and Dogwood. So happy http://twitpic.com/1skyq2 -
6:19 p.m. May 29th 2010
On way to Angelini saw breathtaking Jacaranda in bloom. It's LA, but reminds me of Mex City http://twitpic.com/1s9v3o -
10:04 a.m. May 28th 2010
In LA 4 opening of Red O. Going well,but I miss my Chgo garden!.Thoughtful daughter sent pic of full-bloom sage: http://twitpic.com/1ru4ty -
9:54 a.m. May 28th 2010
Can't attend Frontera Farmer Foundation Fundraisr but YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR WORK? http://j.mp/bmZe8X -
9:49 a.m. May 28th 2010
Frontera Farmer Foundation benefit is Sunday, June 13--daytime farmers/chefs market, evening "Dinner Like No Other" Info: http://j.mp/b3JKmT -
9:42 a.m. May 28th 2010
R Frontera Farmer Foundation has given away $750,000 n small capital improvement grants 2 Midwst family farms=more sustainable local produce -
8:16 a.m. May 25th 2010
And I'm picking the first fraises des bois http://twitpic.com/1qx3xv -
8:15 a.m. May 25th 2010
And it's warm enough to put the epazote out. http://twitpic.com/1qx3ew -
8:14 a.m. May 25th 2010
Sage just bloomed in my garden! http://twitpic.com/1qx34j -
3:41 p.m. May 21st 2010
And the stroll throught the herb garden was amazingly fragrant http://twitpic.com/1prv0m -
3:37 p.m. May 21st 2010
The dessert table in the gardens of Earth Bound Organics was really beautiful. http://pk.gd/R5o -
3:33 p.m. May 21st 2010
Can't believe the lunch I just had in the gardens of Earth Bound Organics. Stunning place, delicious foods http://pk.gd/R5n -
1:26 p.m. May 13th 2010
RT @FarmForager Daley Plaza is open for the season! LINK cards are accepted!! -
5:48 p.m. May 10th 2010
Wow! RT @koesbong: Harvest time! Butter lettuce from our earthbox. Thanks, @Rick_Bayless, for the recommendation! http://twitpic.com/1mkd5e -
10:46 p.m. May 8th 2010
Passive for home; resto compost done professionaly RT @Grovite do you use rotating compost bins for your home and restaurant gardens? -
9:15 p.m. May 8th 2010
Earlier today I took pic of beautiful Spirea arrangement my wife made for Topolo http://twitpic.com/1m9689 -
9:40 a.m. May 8th 2010
And here is my glorious stand of Spirea in full bloom!! http://twitpic.com/1m36gd -
9:39 a.m. May 8th 2010
It was down in low 40s in Chgo last night. Here is a pic of salad greens still (mostly) covered for cool night http://twitpic.com/1m369r -
9:29 a.m. May 8th 2010
RT @thegarden: Here are sources for hoja santa: http://bit.ly/ao75TL -
6:43 p.m. May 7th 2010
Remarkable! RT @organic_valley: HUGE news: President's Cancer Panel determines that synthetic chemicals cause cancer. http://bit.ly/a8EoWD -
4:57 p.m. May 7th 2010
The sprirea have just popped into full bloom, as have the purple chive blossoms http://twitpic.com/1lv67x -
4:56 p.m. May 7th 2010
We've just put out the hoja santa plants. The'll be 8 times this big by fall! http://twitpic.com/1lv5ym -
4:55 p.m. May 7th 2010
It has been an incredible spring for salad greens from by backyard production garden. http://twitpic.com/1lv5o4 -
4:30 p.m. April 30th 2010
Gorgeous day in Chgo. Lettuce from backyard production garden is picture perfect. Topolo salad! http://twitpic.com/1jqo7s -
9:09 a.m. April 27th 2010
Time for organics? RT @nytimesideas: Running out of a key component of chemical fertilizer, are we? No surprise there. http://nyti.ms/dl5G50 -
10:06 a.m. April 26th 2010
RT @cityprovisions Great piece! [Post] A Trip to Heritage Prairie Farm http://bit.ly/doGpR3 (via @ChicagoBites) #FB -
11:56 a.m. April 24th 2010
You know it's fully spring in Chicago when we pull the fig tree out of it's wintery garage home and it leafs out http://twitpic.com/1i3jpq -
11:45 a.m. April 24th 2010
Killin me! Rs: May 20 RT @GrillGirl: its all abt the local strawberries ths morning at the Greensboro curb market. http://twitpic.com/1i23h1 -
10:59 a.m. April 24th 2010
Starting the all-summer-long harvest of the garlic chives. We have them in 3 dishes now in Frontera&Topolo http://twitpic.com/1i31ud -
10:59 a.m. April 24th 2010
A beautiful spring morning in Chicago. My espalier apple tree is in full bloom. http://twitpic.com/1i31be -
10:59 a.m. April 24th 2010
And all the goldfish are going outside to their summer home! http://twitpic.com/1i31bl -
1:04 p.m. April 22nd 2010
Green City Market moves outdoors on Sat, May 15!! Exciting plans for the day: http://www.chicagogreencitymarket.org/ -
8:34 a.m. April 20th 2010
Spring salad production in full swing from my backyard production garden. Great salads in Topolo http://twitpic.com/1h1n2j -
9:24 a.m. April 19th 2010
We grow chiles, tomatoes and herbs in 85 boxes on roof of resto RT @thirdlanguage: have u used the earthbox? Which veg its Best to grow? -
8:23 a.m. April 19th 2010
Earthbox.com RT @vvcv @Rick_Bayless you once recommended an org. that sells planting containers, pleasetweet if you recall which site?thanks -
1:45 p.m. April 14th 2010
And all the tulips burst open in the yard this morning http://twitpic.com/1flcxv -
1:44 p.m. April 14th 2010
Found this beautiful little yellow orchid blooming in the greenhouse this morning http://twitpic.com/1flcoc -
9:43 a.m. April 12th 2010
Greg Gunthorp raises all our chicken: free-range, all natural, air-cooled RT @NuritPazner: .@Rick_Bayless Where do you buy chicken? -
10:40 a.m. April 6th 2010
First delivery this year of my backyard greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/1dn7xe -
10:42 a.m. April 4th 2010
Spring flowers everywhere for Easter! Making a big dinner 4 friends & family, graced by my 18 yr old bougainvillea http://twitpic.com/1d72ra -
4:50 p.m. April 2nd 2010
RT @MauraHernandez: My latest feature n @CafeMagazine abt urban gardening: @Rick_Bayless & @chefmendez: http://bit.ly/rooftopcrops #latism -
12:04 p.m. April 2nd 2010
Wild prairie tulips are all in bloom! http://twitpic.com/1cni87 -
12:03 p.m. April 2nd 2010
Grape vines on pergola and roof frames all pruned for spring growth. Budding out now. http://twitpic.com/1cni3l -
12:02 p.m. April 2nd 2010
Looking in cold frame: back half harvested today. http://twitpic.com/1cnhq5 -
12:01 p.m. April 2nd 2010
Warm weather means first lettuce harvest today from cold frames. Everything about to shed winter coats http://twitpic.com/1cnhjb -
5:11 p.m. March 31st 2010
Herbs,small bush tomatoes,chiles RT @Rachelle_Smiles Want t2attempt to grow a few things on my balcony in Chicago, what would you recommend? -
12:37 p.m. March 19th 2010
About 2 weeks away from first lettuce harvest from backyard production garden cold frames! http://twitpic.com/19kek0 -
9 a.m. March 18th 2010
2/box,prune to leader,butternut RT @Testclap how many tomatoes do you grow per earthbox? Routine pruning? Fav squash to grow for the flor? -
8:58 a.m. March 18th 2010
It's a beautiful day here in Chicago. My backyard production garden is getting planted today! http://twitpic.com/19buzc -
1:50 p.m. March 17th 2010
We hve 80! RT @agostinelli: Speaking of salsa I saw story & wondered abt the @EarthBox on the deck. Do U use them? My family loves them. -
4:49 p.m. March 14th 2010
Here's a pic of my pitiona in flower http://twitpic.com/18mnqd -
4:22 p.m. March 14th 2010
Zapotec pleated or costoluto genovese RT @dana828 @Rick_Bayless What is your favorite tomato to grow for salsa? -
2:01 p.m. March 14th 2010
Yes. I have some in greenhouse RT @terila Is pitiyona an herb? @Rick_Bayless I wish hoja santa was widely available here. -
1:57 p.m. March 14th 2010
Earthbox.com RT @solarfish30 what were the movable planter boxes you were using last year? I want to get some for my restaurant's rooftop. -
1:39 p.m. March 14th 2010
My garden is coming alive: row covers over winter spinach, cold frames over greens. http://twitpic.com/18lhw1 -
2:46 p.m. March 8th 2010
Can start indoors; plant out May 20 RT @stonewunder Is it too early to plant toms, peppers in Chicago? When do u recc starting? -
11:28 a.m. March 3rd 2010
Hoja Santa plants are growing nicely--but they want to be outdoors! Supposed to hit 50 in Chgo this weekend! http://twitpic.com/16eniy -
11:28 a.m. March 3rd 2010
Bougainvillea started blooming in greenhouse. Bought it 18 yrs ago for daughter's christening party http://twitpic.com/16ena8 -
10:49 a.m. Feb. 18th 2010
In my little greehouse I was greeted with this beauty this morning. Calamundin tree in fruit behind http://yfrog.com/37lpjhj -
10:47 p.m. Jan. 26th 2010
Johnnyseeds.com: geode,magda.Others: tatume,ronde de nice. RT @jessicavperez: do u know whr i cn order seed 4 Mexican calabacita? -
9:32 a.m. Nov. 24th 2009
So warm for Nov in Chgo! My cilantro looks best it's been all year. http://twitpic.com/qr98e -
12:41 p.m. Nov. 15th 2009
Dont expect too much; plant every 3 weeks RT @fudedude @Rick_Bayless any secret to growing cilantro indoors? -
11:46 a.m. Nov. 11th 2009
Beautiful Malagueta pepper going n2 greenhouse. Propagated for years from seeds a friend brought from fam n Brazil http://twitpic.com/p4ke5 -
10:08 a.m. Nov. 9th 2009
Bill has taken the row covers off the beds of salad greens to harvest for salads in Topolo. Still producing well! http://twitpic.com/ow0r3 -
11:15 a.m. Oct. 30th 2009
Sunny window, lasts +\- 4 wks RT @HDLKALPE Fireworks r beautiful, better than rain in Chgo this morning.How does potted cilantro do indoors? -
5:14 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
Earthboxes RT @mkhoury @Rick_Bayless what's the name of self watering planters or boxes in your backyard? Need to plan for next summer... -
10:01 a.m. Oct. 20th 2009
RT @Longknife12 Our sage plant is 16 years old, huge and doing great. Try covering a pork loin with sage leaves and caraway seeds. -
9:25 a.m. Oct. 20th 2009
My 20-yr-old sage plant looks really beautiful, ready for thanksgiving dinner http://twitpic.com/m8qdx -
9:32 a.m. Oct. 17th 2009
@EdgyChambers Sorry,wrote too fast. Meant:heirlooms arenot F1 hybrids, open pollinated. Also: have history, connection to place, people -
12:33 a.m. Oct. 17th 2009
Nonhybridized, open pollinated RT @mkhoury @Rick_Bayless what makes an heirloom an heirloom??? -
5:53 p.m. Oct. 16th 2009
An heirloom variety; i loce their flavor RT @stephdavidson @Rick_Bayless we ended up with PURPLE tomatillos in garden this summer. ??? -
8:45 a.m. Oct. 13th 2009
South window4herbs,some tropicals.we hv little grn hse RT @baconchef do u bring any herbs inside 4 winter months? http://twitpic.com/ldehu -
10:42 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
RT @ourgirl baker's creek http://rareseeds.com & tomato bob's http://www.tomatobob.com RT @alexstupak where do you source your seeds? -
10:40 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
Earthbox.com RT @dgreatens Saw Rooftop Garden episode of Mexico One Plate at a time. Would like more info on the planter boxes used. -
6:57 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
Many from Johnnyseeds.com, many from seedsofchange.com&others RT @alexstupak @Rick_Bayless where do you source your seeds? -
12:13 p.m. Oct. 9th 2009
Starting to bring in tropicals to greenhouse: gr8 prodctivity from Yuc chaya greens (top); baby hoja santa (bottom) http://twitpic.com/kuj36 -
4:35 p.m. Oct. 7th 2009
RT @chibill @Rick_Bayless Chef's rooftop gardens. Front page of MSN.com today! http://bit.ly/2m5jWF -
12:16 p.m. Oct. 4th 2009
Dwarf pom; bring in in winter RT @alexander_roman http://twitpic.com/ihg6m - WOW! i had no clue you could grow pomegranates in Chicago -
5:30 p.m. Oct. 3rd 2009
Its done 4 season;let it reseed RT @Profmd @Rick_Bayless indoor/outdoor epazote plant bolting w/small leaves sugg? -
1:59 p.m. Oct. 1st 2009
Fall is defntly here in Chgo. Lettuce production at my house is under row covers http://twitpic.com/juz3k
