Crazed Hydrangea (May 2005). Next week, the entire yard will be covered with fallen white petals.
Overview (May 2005). Most of the winter rye has been removed to create planting beds. A big patch of it still remains in the rear section of the yard.
Seedlings (May 2005).
Winter Rye (April 2005). I planted it in November, and it grew over the winter and spring to form a protective cover for the soil.
| 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. |
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| 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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