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Bizarre spring 2012-- what have you planted outside so far? I sowed radishes and carrots and a few bell peppers outside today in a large container. Also found a pot full of tulip bulbs I dug out last… Started by h' Zerocats	27	Apr 3, 2012 Reply by Todd Allen
Heavy Metal Soil Testing in Chicago? Anyone have any recommendations for soil testing in Chicago? I am looking to test for lead, arsenic, etc. Thanks! Started by Duppie	5	Mar 25, 2012 Reply by h' Zerocats
Tomatoes In Yet? Had my first big tomato of the season last weekend. It was deformed, scarred and yet oh so delicious. Started by Chris C	10	Mar 16, 2012 Reply by Anne Alt
Best source for seeds? Anyone want to go in on a bulk purchase? I started poking around eBay tonight. At the top of my list are impatiens seeds. Expensive little buggers. Must have: Tithonia Zimmias Cel… Started by h' Zerocats	3	Feb 23, 2012 Reply by h' Zerocats
Winter Herbs! So, I took all the flowers, tomato plants, etc. down for the Winter. We have a terrace container garden, so it's nice to get things cleane… Started by in it to win it 8.0 mi	0	Jan 25, 2012
Spruce tree dropping needles We have a large old (30+ years) Spruce that recently dropped a large number of needles. The top of the tree seems bare of needles, but has… Started by Erin	2	Aug 25, 2011 Reply by Erin
Building a Local Food System meeting http://neighborhoodnutritioncenters.org/building-a-local-food-system-session-ii/ Building a Local Food System Session II THURSDAY, Augu… Started by Les Kniskern	1	Aug 23, 2011 Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter)
Chicago Botanical Gardens Rides I am always game to go up to the botanical gardens, its a longer ride and not all my friends are long distance bikers. I have a lot of time… Started by Leahaha	0	Aug 18, 2011
Rabbit Removal questions In the last few weeks a rabbit has taken up residence in our back yard. This is the first time in the 11 years we live in our current place… Started by Duppie	10	Aug 12, 2011 Reply by Len Krietz
Building a Local Food System - part deux If you missed Neighborhood Nutritional Centers' community informational meeting on Building a Local Food System, Executive Director Les Kni… Started by Les Kniskern	0	Jul 28, 2011