Category Archives: City Chickens

Last Frost Date

Posted on April 10, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Last night was a low of 28 so the tomatoes were covered (again) and I am optimistic that it was the last night of freezing temps (again).  This time, at least, I have the Average Last Frost Date in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Acorn Squash, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, City Chickens, Container Gardening, French Breakfast Radishes, Kale, Lettuce, Lollo De Vino Lettuce, Radishes, Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas, Sustainable, Tomatoes | Leave a comment

Farming the Burbs

Posted on September 5, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Two of my great passions collided earlier this week when a colleague forwarded a recent REALTOR® Magazine, July/August 2015 issue article about the “emerging real estate niche” of backyard agriculture. My day job that I absolutely love is in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Gardening, City Chickens, REALTOR Magazine, Sustainable, Urban Farming | 3 Comments