Urban Gardening For Dummies

urbanI live in Chicago. I have a city yard. However, I want my family to eat well. Up until now, I didn't think that we could have a garden. However, after reading Urban Gardening For Dummies (aff), I can't wait till spring!

Urban Gardening For Dummies helps you make the most of limited space through the use of proven small-space gardening techniques that allow gardeners to maximize yield while minimizing space. It covers square-foot gardening and vertical and layered gardening, guidance on working with container gardening, succession gardening, and companion gardening, and guidance on pest management, irrigation and rain barrels, and small-space composting. It covers everything: soil. fertilizing, roof top gardening, vertical gardening, apartment gardens, watering, controlling pests, tools and ways to encourage children to garden.

I love that it is an easily understood book. I never felt stupid reading it. I have some great tips for once spring hits Chicago!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 5 Comments

  1. Paul Simon

    Thanks for the wonderful review on my book Lisa!

  2. Jim

    Great attitude Lisa, you should never feel restricted by the space that you have, just learn to work within it. There are lots of options for small outdoor spaces or even indoor spaces, be they sunny or even not so much! The trick is to have the right attitude and to recognise that if you try a particular plant and it doesn’t survive, it doesn’t make you a failure. It’s all a learning curve

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