Uses of the Dandelion
From Godey’s Lady’s Book published in 1862 (found on the delightful “The Complete Victorian” website. Photos by Philly Markowitz and Jacqui Shannon Henceforth, all Eatin’s… Read More »Uses of the Dandelion
Jacqui Shannon
For nearly two decades Jacqui's gardens have been occupying her available small spaces be it a patio in Windsor, high rise balcony off the Danforth, a back yard in Dublin and or the roof of her narrow boat in London. She's just completed her Level one City & Guilds Horticulture with Organic Lea, in Chingford London.
Three ways to deal with slugs
Article and photo by Jacqui Shannon It’s the time of year when our gardens are starting to really come into their own. Our delicate seedling… Read More »Three ways to deal with slugs
Easy DIY organic fertilizer
Article and photographs by Jacqui Shannon. Here in the United Kingdom as in Canada, along the rivers and in marsh lands, something nearly magical grows,… Read More »Easy DIY organic fertilizer
Urban gardening
Just three weeks ago, my rooftop garden on narrow boat Miracle was starting to look like a winner. The garden I’d planned and planted was… Read More »Urban gardening
Getting the most out of small spaces
One of my favorite things about gardening is that I can choose what I want to grow each year. I subscribe to the school… Read More »Getting the most out of small spaces
Seasonal eating & anticipation
There is nothing quite as exciting as the anticipation of your first tomato of the season. I was away this weekend and came back to… Read More »Seasonal eating & anticipation
Natural pest management
Article and photograph by Jacqui Shannon. One of the biggest questions new organic gardeners ask is about pest management. We all seem to understand the… Read More »Natural pest management
Fashion in gardening & species loss
Article and photograph by Jacqui Shannon. Fashion trends are inescapable. Ever present in our clothing choices and in our culinary exploits, perhaps it was naive… Read More »Fashion in gardening & species loss
Potting on Tomatoes
Article and photograph by Jacqui Shannon, expat Canadian in the UK. A month ago myself and several volunteers helped plant hundreds of Tumbling Tom and… Read More »Potting on Tomatoes
What’s not to love about nettles?
Photos and article by Jacqui Shannon. Stinging Nettles are terrible, brush up against them and you instantly know. Itchy red bumps that stay irritating for… Read More »What’s not to love about nettles?