Hi BG -
I saw something about the Boston Public Market opening this week, on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. The first thing I thought of was that you might want to add it to your site. I think it's going to be open twice a week through the summer.

Here is a link that might be useful: Boston Public Market opens

HIlda: I was very interested in the article on Fertilizer: Organic vs. Inorganic.

He says: "Organic fertilizers are not immediately available to plants. Before the plants can use them, they must be broken down by soil microorganisms into simpler, inorganic molecules and ions."

This is not a big deal if the soil in your garden is healthy with an active Soil Food Web, but I wonder about my houseplants. I doubt that the soil in the pots has much of a balanced ecosystem, particularly after a long winter of dry air and low light. I'm thinking that it's OK to pot up or topdress with a potting soil containing organic fertilizer but I should supplement with an inorganic fertilizer.

All those potting soils called 'natural' and 'organic' may not be best for indoor plants.

Claire, just reconsidering

Nan.... Many thanks for letting me know about the Boston Public Market opening. I was able to note on the Home Page (with thanks to you).

Claire.... Not easy; much to reconsider as you note.

Thanks again!

~ Hilda

Here is a link that might be useful: BostonGardens.com