June 26

Urban Gardens

No matter where we each live, there is always room for a garden! Perhaps the greatest need is in those places where concrete and steel have replaced the natural landscape. These picture books feature urban gardens:

One Little Lot – Charlesbridge

Uncle John's City Garden (Hardback or Cased Book) - Picture 1 of 1

Me, Toma and the Concrete Garden (Hardcover)

The Gardener occurs during the Depression and is arranged in a letter-writing format.

My backyard is shaded, and I have searched for a means to compactly grow herbs on my sunny deck. This slanted step garden box is on my wish list. Perfect for a small space too!

Walking a city block lined with window boxes brings me joy!



In a previous post, I also mentioned Flower Garden, a story in which a father helps his daughter create a window box for her mother.


Watch full screen here.

If the space outside for growing is restricted, try using food scraps to create a kitchen garden. Let me know in the comments if you try any of these ideas. Go here to watch full screen.