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November 4, 2007, 20:08
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November 5, 2007, 20:12
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December 23, 2007, 08:04
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Glenns Garden Home Page by: admin
January 19, 2008, 07:03
Glenns Garden offers hundreds of gardening,links,resources,and articles for those who garden. Glenn Bronner Takes you with him as he tends the urban garden and …
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- ANNOUNCEMENTS (2)
  - New Feature Added To This Site by: Glenn
    December 12, 2009, 08:29
    I am pleased to announce a new feature I have added to this site. FREE BACKYARD PROJECT PLANS . This is a group of links to free plans for many outdoors project…
  - A New Feature Coming To This Site by: Glenn
    November 29, 2009, 05:32
    A new feature will soon be added to our site. I am working on a link to tons of free project plans from a backyard arbor to a backyard pond and everything in be…
- ASIDES (7)
  - Pushing Through by: Glenn
    November 3, 2009, 04:51
    Each day I think it would be nice if all the projects and goals were accomplished and then I could set back and relax. Upon further reflection though I realize …
  - Rain And More Rain by: Glenn
    October 23, 2009, 03:36
    Rain it can really slow you down. It seems like when ever you are trying to finish something that the rain comes. It is a inconvenience but at the same time it…
  - Never Finished by: Glenn
    October 21, 2009, 03:31
    Seems like sometimes you are never finished with the list. Just as you get ready to cross something off there are three more items ready to be added. I use to k…
  - Time For Gardening by: Glenn
    September 23, 2009, 17:18
    All too often we seem to get caught up with day to day living and the daily drudge. Sometimes we are so stressed we don't have time to step back. This is not go…
  - Growing Each Day by: Glenn
    August 18, 2009, 03:22
    I think one of the most important things about gardening is that everyday I learn or see something new. I have been gardening professionally for over 35 years b…
  - Hot And Muggy by: Glenn
    August 11, 2009, 03:30
    The weather has been hot and muggy the last couple of days here at the urban garden. Usually this is not welcomed with much enthusiasm. Due to the very mild sum…
  - A New Problem At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    August 8, 2009, 07:44
    I have become aware of a new problem at the urban garden with the Honey Locust Trees They are looking rather bare and stressed. I believe they have been attacke…
- GARDENING (77)
  - Feeding The Soil Organically by: Glenn
    March 12, 2010, 02:59
    There is an important aspect of organic gardening that you can very well relate to. Imagine this. You are hungry, haven't been fed, nor taken a bath, you haven'…
  - Vegetable Gardening Today by: Glenn
    March 3, 2010, 03:43
    Back in the late 60''s early 70's when I was a teenager growing up there was a great movement towards back to the land and homesteading. Sustainable living was …
  - A Backyard Greenhouse by: Glenn
    February 27, 2010, 05:38
    For those who would like to do more gardening but live in a short growing season area, a hobby greenhouse is the answer. A backyard greenhouse is not large en…
  - Choosing and Planting Perennials by: Glenn
    February 20, 2010, 22:32
    Why Choose Perennials The use of perennial flowers could be a great way to liven up your garden without adding a lot of extra work. Perennial flowers ar…
  - Rain Barrels Old Technology More Useful Than Ever by: Glenn
    February 18, 2010, 03:22
    If you’re a gardener that has an unlimited supply of water, consider yourself lucky. There are many who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn wateri…
  - When To Start Seeds Indoors For Spring Planting by: Glenn
    February 14, 2010, 07:58
    Starting your own plants from seed is truly an exciting gardening project. There is nothing like the satisfaction of eating a ripe red tomato on a warm summer…
  - Container Gardening An Urban Goldmine by: Glenn
    February 5, 2010, 02:51
    Container gardening can be a gold mine of new ideas and space for the urban gardener. The use of containers can turn even the smallest space into a great lookin…
  - Designing Your First Garden Part 2 by: Glenn
    January 31, 2010, 10:46
    Alright in my previous article, Designing Your First Garden Part 1 I discussed what you should do to get ready to design your first garden. Today I will be disc…
  - Designing Your First Garden Part 1 by: Glenn
    January 30, 2010, 10:51
    Designing your first garden may seem like a daunting task, but it really is not a secret process nor does it require a ton of skill. However there are some st…
  - Raised Bed Gardening by: Glenn
    January 25, 2010, 06:21
    Raised bed gardening has become very popular . It is really a great solution for those who have a small space to garden in and for those who do not want to spen…
  - Garden Projects (3)
    - The Wall Part 2 by: Glenn
      October 28, 2009, 03:40
      In part one of this article I wrote about putting up a garden wall in this case a planter. Before I continue I would like to expand a bit on the processes invol…
    - The Wall Part 1 by: Glenn
      October 26, 2009, 02:34
      Installing a garden wall is a task that many gardeners would like to take on . In this case the wall is actually a planter around a new construction home. The o…
    - Attracting Wild Birds With A Bird Garden by: admin
      January 26, 2009, 09:54
      You can use bird feeders and bird baths to attract wild birds to your garden but if you also plant a bird garden you can increase the attractiveness of your gar…
  - Herb Gardening 101 (5)
    - Growing Herbs From Seed When To Start by: Glenn
      February 22, 2010, 09:20
      When should you start herb seeds for you garden. This is a good question below you will find a chart of the proper time to germinate some common herbs before th…
    - Herb Gardening 101 by: Glenn
      January 26, 2010, 14:49
      When you speak of herbs depending who you are talking to it brings different things to mind. Herbs can be broken down into 3 categories based on their use. Ther…
    - Culinary Herbs (1)
      - Sweet Basil A Culinary Herb by: Glenn
        February 1, 2010, 16:46
        Sweet Basil is one of the most popular herbs for cooking. The clove like flavor of basil is used in Italian cooking for pizza, sauces,pasta dishes , and s…
    - Medicinal Herbs (2)
      - New Herb Site by: Glenn
        March 7, 2010, 05:53
        A new site for those of you into herbs is Herbs And Health Benefits I saw it and thought that it would be a good fit for those of you who would like more infor…
      - Echinacea angustifolia Purple Coneflower A Medicinal Herb by: Glenn
        February 8, 2010, 12:01
        *Purple Coneflower is considered by many to be a a medicinal herb. The main claim is that it is very useful in building up the immune system. Echinacea is also …
  - Lawn Care (2)
    - Lawn Care Fertilizing Your Lawn by: Glenn
      March 5, 2010, 20:36
      Millions of homeowners around the world want dark green, lush, thick lawns. The sense of pride and the increase in property value are just a couple of reasons w…
    - Lawn Care Core Aeration by: Glenn
      March 1, 2010, 21:54
      With Spring on the way I thought it would be a good idea to add some cultural care of lawns information to the site. Here we will discuss core aeration and it's…
  - Monthly Garden Tips (26)
    - January Gardening by: Glenn
      January 16, 2010, 09:43
      Well certainly the winter is not the best time to run outside and do some gardening. There are however plenty of gardening ideas to keep you busy in the colder …
    - Important Reminder For Winter Gardens by: Glenn
      January 3, 2010, 07:26
      In the northern climates it is very difficult for birds to find food especially when there is snow cover. Placing a bird feeder in your garden is not only a ver…
    - The Fall Season Approaches by: Glenn
      August 14, 2009, 03:36
      The approach of fall is on us here at the urban garden. I like to start my fall lawn renovations by the last week of August in order to have plenty of time for …
    - Sprucing Up A Your Garden In Summer by: Glenn
      July 27, 2009, 03:44
      In the middle of summer the garden does not always show at it's best. A quick way to fix this is to do some summer maintenance. Early blooming perennials such a…
    - Sprucing Up Your Lawn In December by: admin
      January 4, 2009, 20:20
      During this last month of the year, you may have much on your mind and your lawn care activities may be the furthest thing from it. However, just because we are…
    - Care For Your Lawn - Tips On Watering by: admin
      December 24, 2008, 15:00
      Watering requirements for your lawn will depend on a lot of different factors and will vary considerably from lawn to lawn and area to area. In general, in the …
    - Care For Your Lawn - Winter Lawn Care Tips by: admin
      December 18, 2008, 01:42
      Lower the Cutting Height of Your Mower In the fall the cutting height of your mower should be gradually lowered in order to begin the winter with no tender youn…
    - The Garden In Winter by: Glenn
      December 11, 2008, 08:06
      With winter fast approaching it is important to remember that while we enjoy our gardens a good part of the year that that is not the only things that gardens…
    - Winter Is Closing In by: Glenn
      November 15, 2008, 07:52
      Even though it is still fall the weather is trying to nudge winter towards us here in the Midwest. The temperature today will be in the upper 30's and there wil…
    - September A Garden Transition Month by: Glenn
      September 6, 2008, 07:18
      September is a month of transition in the garden. The fall rains are starting and the nigh time temperatures are usually cooling down as the days grow a bit sho…
  - Theme Gardens (4)
    - Building a Garden From Nothing at All by: Glenn
      November 3, 2007, 20:04
      Gardening doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. Some of the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever grown cost me nothing but sweat and sore muscles – and paid …
    - Planning a Serenity Garden by: Glenn
      November 3, 2007, 19:28
      "Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You're closer to God's heart in a garden than any place else on earth." -- Dorothy Frances Gurney …
    - The Nose Garden by: Glenn
      November 3, 2007, 19:22
      Present a flower to a child and watch what he does. Nine times out of ten, the very first thing will be to bury his nose in the center and take a healthy sniff.…
    - A Garden to Attract Hummingbirds by: Glenn
      May 31, 2006, 03:18
      “Mommy, come see! There are fairies in the garden!” And so they might have been to the eyes of a five year old who grew up on tales of pixies, elves and fa…
  - Vegetable Garden (1)
    - What To Plant In The Vegetable Garden In March by: Glenn
      March 8, 2010, 01:14
      Seems like one or two days of warm weather here in Chicago and everyone is itching to get out in the vegetable garden. Well while real vegetable gardening will …
- GROUNDSKEEPER DIARY (4)
  - Uncontrollable Circumstances Are Part Of The Job by: Glenn
    November 23, 2009, 20:02
    Uncontrollable circumstances that is what I am experiencing right now at the urban garden. There is a lot of grounds to cover and there is just myself and one c…
  - Groundskeepers Diary by: Glenn
    October 13, 2009, 03:01
    Tuesday October 13,2009 Yesterday was spent on checking upon the PO's for the East Parking Lot fence project. The system sometimes slows down and you need to p…
  - GRONDSKEEPERS DIARY by: Glenn
    February 3, 2009, 04:20
    Tuesday February 3, 2009 Well this past weekend we finally finished relocating all the snow from the parking lots and opening up the parking spaces.Good thin…
  - Groundskeepers Diary by: Glenn
    December 29, 2008, 15:14
    Daily chores routines and observations of activities at the urban garden
- MY COMMENT (16)
  - End Of The Year Review by: Glenn
    December 14, 2009, 03:48
    Review is an annual tradition with me. I always try to sit down towards the end of the year and look back at the previous years highs and lows. I also start to …
  - Black Friday by: Glenn
    November 27, 2009, 03:44
    Well it looks like the race to Christmas is on. Everyone is up and about already shopping for the holidays. Some of the stores are opening at 5 AM some at 2 …
  - Inspiration And Aggravation by: Glenn
    November 17, 2009, 04:36
    A moment of inspiration is always an exciting thing. You come up with an idea and then build upon it and get wrapped up and involved. There is much enthusiasm a…
  - Gardens A Retreat From The Grind by: Glenn
    July 31, 2009, 03:39
    With all the stress of daily life it is important to be able to get away for a little bit and to stabilize yourself . Gardening has become a major stress reliev…
  - End Of The Year Review At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    December 29, 2008, 16:03
    It is the end of 2008 and the New Year will start in just 3 days it is at this time of the year that I like to sit down and spend a couple of hours reviewing th…
  - Christmas Week At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    December 22, 2008, 04:31
    Well here we are at Christmas week already at the urban garden. It has been very busy here the last two weeks with snow and ice storms. A bit early for so much …
  - Autumn Leaves Must Fall by: Glenn
    October 13, 2008, 03:46
    Autumn is a special time of the year it signals the end of another growing season and it is the beginning of nature shutting down a taking a well deserved rest…
  - Labor Day Weekend by: Glenn
    August 30, 2008, 06:42
    Well it is Labor Day Weekend again here in the United States. One last blast before summer ends. Normally I would be spending this weekend at the woodland garde…
  - Taking A Break by: Glenn
    July 25, 2008, 03:13
    Every summer I wish I had more time to spend doing things I wanted instead of the usual rush to get things done. I try to work on my projects, keep up the blog,…
  - Finding A Good Contractor by: Glenn
    June 18, 2008, 03:00
    Finding a good contractor is not always the easiest thing to do. I always thought that it would be a great thing if you could just call one company and find a c…
- Our Landscape Business (2)
  - Great Things Happening With The Landscape Services by: Glenn
    May 24, 2008, 06:47
    I know these posts are far and few in between as of late but it has become almost crazy as far as time management goes. This year the Landscape Maintenance Serv…
  - When A Landscape Project Goes Wrong by: admin
    November 3, 2007, 22:24
    It seemed like a simple enough project. One of my clients wanted to redo the parkway in front of the new shop he had bought. A couple of inches of topsoil scrap…
- Product Reviews (2)
  - Great New Photo Software Make Your Own Photo Gifts by: admin
    November 6, 2007, 04:01
    Have you ever seen those family portrait Christmas cards. How about those special holiday cards that you can put your own pictures into ? As a website owner…
  - West Country Gloves Product Review by: admin
    August 13, 2007, 04:34
    Generally I do not wear gloves while working in the garden. I have never been able to get use to not feeling what I was doing. The only time I would wear gloves…
- Random Articles (3)
  - Planting And Gardening: A Great Way to Relax! by: admin
    January 18, 2008, 03:57
    Random Article From Glenns Garden Articles Directory Directory By: Craig Rad Asian gardens are attractive and charming; their simple look and the use of…
  - Getting Started in Container Gardening by: admin
    January 3, 2008, 21:38
    Random Article From Glenns Garden Articles Directory By: Bercle George Commonly, the desire to have a garden of your own is hindered by some constraints su…
  - Herb Gardening - 10 Tips To Start Your Own Indoor Herb Garden by: admin
    December 24, 2007, 10:30
    Random Article From Glenns Garden Articles Directory By: Abhishek Agarwal Children belonging to all age groups can take up the absorbing pursuit of h…
- URBAN GARDENING (113)
  - Great Weather At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    March 10, 2010, 03:19
    Wow what a great way to start the week at the Urban Garden . The weather has been really great and temperature has been above normal. It is sure good to get out…
  - Getting Excited Over Spring by: Glenn
    February 8, 2010, 03:33
    Well I know that Spring is on the way and I really want t to get excited about it but this is Chicago. In fact officially 1 month 1 week 5 days and 10 hours it …
  - Groundhog Day 2010 by: Glenn
    February 2, 2010, 03:40
    Well today is groundhog day . Right now it is snowing so with any luck at all Punxsutawney Phil will not see his shadow and Spring will arrive early this year…
  - Weather Break At the Urban Garden Work Resumes by: Glenn
    January 13, 2010, 02:50
    Last week was a long week at the urban garden. The snow took up most of the week as well as the sub freezing temperatures . A Mid - January thaw is expected o…
  - Looking Towards Spring by: Glenn
    December 28, 2009, 03:25
    Two Months 29 Days and 16 hours and then Spring will arrive at the urban garden. Seems like a ways off. Well Friday is New Years 2010 what happened to 2009? Tim…
  - Day Before Christmas At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    December 24, 2009, 03:31
    Well it is the day before Christmas at the urban garden and I have not slept for over 24 hours. No I was not on a marathon shopping spree. It is the weather. We…
  - A Week Before Christmas At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    December 18, 2009, 03:48
    As Christmas approaches it seems as if everything is put on hold so that last minute gifts can be bought or party details can be taken care of. My self I am thi…
  - Winter Solstice 2009 by: Glenn
    December 15, 2009, 03:39
    The winter solstice 2009 occurs at December 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM CST marking the official start of winter in the northern hemisphere. This is the day which will…
  - Winter Is Here At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    December 7, 2009, 03:19
    Well as much as I hate to admit it winter is here at the urban garden. Snow is expected in the next day or so not much an inch or two but enough to make it appa…
  - Getting Ready For The Holidays by: Glenn
    December 4, 2009, 03:43
    December 4th already boy days just seem to fly by. Seems like it should still be September. We are busy with the holiday decorating here at the urban garden. T…
- Weather (4)
  - Chicago Weather In March by: Glenn
    January 31, 2010, 23:59
    * Average High Temperature: 45° F (7° C) * Average Low Temperature: 28° F (-2° C) * Average Precipitation: 2.7" * Average Snowfall: 7.0"
  - Winter Storm Hits The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    January 7, 2010, 03:08
    We are under a winter storm warning here at the urban garden with snow estimates of 10 to 12 inches over the next 24 hours. This is not so much a danger as it i…
  - Todays Weather At The UrbanGarden by: admin
    January 12, 2008, 04:37
    Low : 27 Degrees High: 41 Degrees Precipitation: N/A Conditions: Partly cloudy winds out of the south 10 mph.
  - Todays Weather At The Urban Garden by: admin
    January 1, 2008, 03:41
    The weather was rather wintry today the low was 16 degrees and the high was 26 degrees. We had a small snow storm that dumped 4 inches of wet snow. Most of the …
- Website Reveiws (6)
  - Soothing Walls A Unique Water Features Site by: Glenn
    November 10, 2008, 04:26
    Recently I came across a great site for those interested in Water Fountains . Soothing Walls is a great site for those who are thinking about installing a wat…
  - Home Insurance Is It Important by: Glenn
    August 7, 2008, 03:11
    The other night we experienced some sever storms here in the chicagoland area. Over a hundred homes were damaged right around where I live. This got me to think…
  - Landscape Lighting by: Glenn
    June 27, 2008, 03:40
    Landscape lighting is an often overlooked element when planning your garden. A lot of the time the first thing that comes to mind is the Malibu lights that are …
  - A Great Garden Forum by: admin
    December 7, 2007, 04:21
    I am always on the outlook for a good garden website which I think would appeal to my readers. I recently joined the forums at a really great site. The grow spo…
  - Thoughts About Garden Gnomes by: admin
    October 25, 2006, 03:15
    Recently while surfing the net I came across a site about Garden Gnomes. Now normally I would expect to find a few pictures of gnomes caught relaxing in a garde…
  - A Victorian Garden by: admin
    October 18, 2006, 02:12
    I Have just finished visiting a wonderful site by Michael Gilmore about his Victorian Garden Wall http://www.winsfordwalledgarden.com/This is a most fascinating…
- WOODLAND GARDEN (31)
  - New Years Day 2010 At The Urban Garden by: Glenn
    January 1, 2010, 17:00
    New Years Day 2010 here at the urban garden. Just like Spring is the start of the new gardening year New Years Day is the start of a new year. I have been think…
  - Novembers Hectic Schedule by: Glenn
    November 18, 2009, 04:37
    Well half way through November and still much to do. Working on the holiday lighting and there is a need to get this done before bad weather sets in. One of the…
  - Shutting Down For The Year by: Glenn
    November 7, 2009, 05:17
    This weekend I will be shutting down the woodland garden for the year. It is always a chore and always one which I try to put off. The work involved is not the …
  - End Of The Year AT The Woodland Garden by: Glenn
    November 7, 2009, 04:16
    This weekend I will be headed out to the woodland garden for the end of the year shut down. It is always a chore but more so a sad day because it will be a 4 lo…
  - A New Plan At The Woodland Garden by: admin
    August 21, 2009, 02:02
    Okay again this year I have been unable to get out to the woodland garden as much as I would like . So without fail I will be spending a week there in the first…
  - The Woodland Garden At The End Of July by: admin
    July 25, 2009, 04:53
    The end of July at the woodland garden already. It is hard to believe that time is moving so quickly. I still have a ton of projects and other obligations again…
  - Mole Wars by: admin
    July 13, 2009, 01:59
    Well Saturday was a good day at the woodland garden in general. The only thing that spoiled the good weather and my attempts to eradicate skitters from getting …
  - July At The Woodland Garden by: Glenn
    July 11, 2009, 04:40
    Saturday morning and we are headed out to the woodland garden.I have a couple of things to do this weekend. First and foremost is cutting the grass. It missed a…
  - The Screen Room Project Is Almost Complete by: Glenn
    June 28, 2009, 06:29
    Work at the woodland garden on one of this seasons projects is almost complete. The screen room that will help protect from the skeeters and summer rains is up …
  - Projects Begin At The Woodlandgarden by: Glenn
    June 20, 2009, 04:51
    Well finally the project work will begin this weekend at the woodland garden. My plan calls for putting up the screen room to help keep all those skeeters out. …
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LINK DIRECTORY by: admin
November 7, 2008, 17:05
Add your link to our link directory to increase traffic to your site and your exposure on the world wide web
GUEST BOOK by: admin
February 11, 2009, 17:04
Welcome To My Guest Book!/ Please take a moment to let me know you were here what you thought of my site and a little bit about your self. Thanks for visiting…
Gardening Articles by: Glenn
October 8, 2009, 16:42
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November 1, 2009, 10:32
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December 12, 2009, 07:59
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Gardening Events Calendar by: Glenn
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About Me by: admin
November 3, 2007, 19:48
About Me My name is Glenn Bronner and I am the grounds supervisor for the oldest chartered hospital in the city of Chicago, Illinois. I have been involved …