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Tips On How To Grow Organic Vegetables In A Balcony Window Box

Watch the video we filmed at WCIU “the U” in Chicago  and catch some interesting tips on how you can grow your own vegetables in an urban setting by growing them in a balcony window box. It is easy, simple, and only takes a few quick steps. www.shawnacoronado.com... Read more »

By Shawna Coronado,
April 6, 2012 at 12:48 pm

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Wordless Wednesday - Beauty In A Community Garden

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By Shawna Coronado,
September 7, 2011 at 8:39 am

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How To Plant Annual Plants More Sustainably in 3 Easy Steps

Shawna’s front lawn vegetable garden surrounded by prolifically blooming African Taishan Marigolds. Gardening more sustainably begins with utilizing less water. Planting annuals in the soil can be done more sustainably by using a couple techniques described below. #1 - Prepare the soil. Add composted manure, compost, or organic soil with water retaining qualities such as Organic Mechanics Soil  to help hold water. #2 - Plant... Read more »

By Shawna Coronado,
July 19, 2010 at 11:33 am

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