Garden Resources: Go Play in the Dirt!

I spent all day in the yard yesterday, building new garden beds, planting tomato starters, and yanking weeds from the flower beds that are finally filling in with color. I had begun to worry it might never be warm again -- that winter would last until next fall, that we might skip this summer altogether. So I met yesterday's yard chores with gratitude -- even the sunburn felt good. I know I'm not the only one relieved that it's finally, gloriously warm enough to play in the dirt. So we pulled together a few events and garden resources for anyone looking for some outdoor inspiration!

Upcoming Events:

5.29.14: Garden Design Inspiration from the Creative Vegetable Gardener, DreamBank5.31.14: Plant Sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Habitat Re-Store West

6.11.14: Native Plant Garden Tour, UW Arboretum

6.11.14: Beginning Beekeeping workshop, Verona Public Library

6.14.14: MadCity Chickens Coop Tour, see map at www.MadCityChickens.com for specific coop locations around town6.15.14: Madison Rose Society Show, Olbrich Garden

Garden Resources and Inspiration from Live Love Roost:

Let the Gardening Begin! A guest post by Master Gardener Stefanie Grieve, filled with wise advice for getting your garden started!

20 Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid How to create a gorgeous yard and garden that you can enjoy -- and one that future buyers will appreciate, too. 

Bounty from a Backyard Garden How a simple home garden can help you feel connected to the things that matter most.

Pass the Zucchini: A Tiny Urban Farm A cool idea to replicate in your own neighborhood!