Author Archives: Alex

I Got Worms: Red Wigglers for the Compost

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Alex

I got worms. […] That’s what we’re gonna call it. “I Got Worms!” We’re gonna specialize in selling worm farms. You know, like ant farms. Lloyd Christmas (Dumb & Dumber) Imagine my surprise when I arrived home from work on … Continue reading →

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Silverdocs 2010: Gardening in DC

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Alex

Each summer, I take time off my regular job to work at Silverdocs, a documentary film festival by the American Film Institute and Discovery Channel. Among their dozens of films each year, they often screen one or two about gardening, … Continue reading →

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I Can See Clearly Now the Tree Is Gone

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Alex

As I left for work this morning, Banjo cowered under the bed. From the alleyway came rumblings far more ominous than the garbage truck and far more foreign than Coco, his new sister. If he had had the nerve to … Continue reading →

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Strawberry and Arugula Salad: Marching to the Beat of the Same Drummer

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Alex

Ever since we received our first CSA box of the summer on Tuesday, Karyn and I have been up to our ears in greens. I wasn’t sure if the flavors would work well together, but last night I chopped up … Continue reading →

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Two Farm Kids in the City

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Alex

What happens when two farm kids buy a house in the city? Is it possible to “live on the land” when the land is only 2,000 square feet? What happens to our quality life when we live in houses that … Continue reading →

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