Pole Beans, Collards, Broccoli (August 2005).
Pole Beans (August 2005). The vines grew much higher than the poles, and climbed into the hedges for support.
Zucchini Plants (August 2005). The potted plant is rosemary. You can also see some green bell peppers in the background. I grew all the straw myself.
Tomatoes, Beans, Collards (August 2005).
Closeup Collard Greens (August 2005). Their veined leaves are so cool.
| 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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