South Lansing Urban Gardens - SLUG

11/09/2024

Here's another thing on my Santa Wish List: Definitely a Hori Hori knife, but this set looks like something I need too:

11/09/2024

This is on my Santa wish list! I would love to replace all my hoses to include new hoop watering systems too!

11/02/2024

November reminds us to be thankful. The morning sunrise is glistening with frost on everything. My snapdragons will be deadheaded for next years seeds. My daughter, Marie Christina introduced me to dollar store decorations, and she is the queen of home decorating! My slippers are warming my toes and my coffee is opening my eyes! May you be blessed today as your journey awaits. Smile and have a great day!!!

10/26/2024

Good morning Spartan fans. It's rivalry game day. SPARTY ON!!! Go 💚 Go 🤍

10/25/2024

Just a few fall colors around Lansing today

10/23/2024

Thank you Averill Students for spending time with us in your garden!

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10/18/2024

Si.ple things bring me joy. Finding a cheap replacement door for one of the hoop houses and my hubby, Joe Simmons teaching me how to hang it!!

10/18/2024

Anyone else experiencing the Fall ladybug appearances? Did you know in some areas Ladybugs are known as "Halloween Beetles"? Ladybugs are moving from our garden areas to find warmer places to live. And yes homes are a good place for them to move. You may not notice or mind a few ladybugs, but if you have an older home, don't be surprised to have more than a few. Why? They like to lay down a pheromone trail to tell others your house is inviting and a great place to lay their eggs. Ladybugs are not harmful, but you can disrupt the pheromone trail with "smelly" things. Consider essential oils or spices in door and window areas if needed.

10/18/2024

As Fall continues its progression towards winter, a look at our native dragonflies is always a good idea!

10/17/2024

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10/10/2024

We cannot thank these MSU students enough for bringing their energy to South Lansing Urban Gardens - SLUG!

10/04/2024

Looking for a yummy Michigan Fall Harvest Recipe? Check this out!

  Recipe courtesy of Chef James Kokenyesdi CEC® CCA® AAC, Michigan Chefs De Cuisine

09/01/2024

Let that sink in lol!! No wonder people don't understand farming and gardening!

08/29/2024

Hey ASPPIRE FRIENDS AND FAMILY guess where I am? Yup your beans and squash are growing. Was able to harvest 6 more ears of corn. All was donated to a local pantry. Thank tou!

08/29/2024

Why be normal in the garden when you can grow heirlooms and any color but red loo. Okay I do have a few red cherry size.

08/22/2024

Don't panic with these cold nights this week. Yes our peppers and tomatoes are shaking a little bit, BUT, it's gonna get warm again. Tomatoes can tolerate 50 degrees at night, but they prefer it a little warmer. Peppers are heat lovers so they prefer at least 60 degrees.

Now this little blip is not a huge problem. What is more important? The length of daylight hours and the suns intensity. Our plants feel the few minutes of darkness creeping in. Yes cold temps slow them down, but even more slowing is the light!

So don't panic yet, but time to start spending these cooler days to do some heavy lifting projects, like I'm doing some work on my block sidewalks and landscape walls at home.

Think about extending your growing season with cool crops, like lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, greens, etc. Maybe a small hoop structure to cover with fabric because our cool crops will tolerate some colder nights, even light frost. Why not enjoy some fresh greens later in the fall. Actually some of these cool crops get sweeter as they get colder.