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The overhanging shrub on the right is some sort of giant hydrangea. The bottom is encircled with herbs.


Zucchini.


Pahtway to the garden. It leads from the back door out into the garden. You can see the arm of a chair, which sits in the shade near the garden edge.

An ordinary schmuck wants to transform a weed-infested urban lot into a productive food garden. Can he succeed...or will the forces of nature prevail?
What? In July 2002, I moved into a new apartment with a huge overgrown backyard. My landlord told me I could do “whatever I want back there”. I decided to chop down the brush, and grow some food. This web journal keeps track of the adventure.
Who? Brian Bender—a professional web developer and over-achieving slacker.
Where? Chicago, the garden city.
Why? I like food. I like plants. I like working outside. I like making web pages about things I like.
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