Rice Introduction of the RMCC Board

by Wendy Wilkinson

Military I posed three questions to our Rice Military Civic Club’s board members
to help you know them a little better. All officers are dedicated volunteers.
Please contact them with any questions, issues, or compliments. We would like

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to thank our officers and all of our volunteers for their work to make Rice
Military one of the best neighborhoods in Houston!

How long have you lived in the Rice Military neighborhood?

March 2010 Doug: I moved to Houston in 1994 from Boston (don't hold that Northerner
thing against me, Texas lives in my heart), moved to Mississippi in 2003 to be
with my ailing parents, then to Rice Military in mid-2006. I love our area in
Houston!
Cindy: I moved to the neighborhood from Clear Lake in October of 2002, so I
have been here over 7 years.
Will: Wendy and I have lived in the neighborhood since the end of 2006.  We
moved here from the Beltway 8
and 249 area to get back to the
downtown area and to be closer RMCC Officers
your source for to the businesses I deal with on a
day-to-day basis. President Doug Jones
neighborhood news Kathleen:  2.5 years pres@ricemilitary.org

Vice-President Cindy McCauley

What pets do you have? vp@ricemilitary.org
Doug: Pets . . . Well, that is a long
story and an important part of Secretary Will Wilkinson
our lives. We have 3.5 cats—2 notes@ricemilitary.org
Persian Show Cats (yes, I do
Treasurer Kathleen Zimmerman
participate in cat shows) and a money@ricemilitary.org
rescue, also a neighborhood stray
cat that chose our garage to be its

Quarterly home, that's the 1/2 cat. Also, 2 Pomeranians—1 large boy that is my shadow
and 1 large girl (fat actually) that was a rescue last year. LOTS of long hair!

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Cindy: I currently have no pets but grew up in a family that were big on pets.
We had everything from an alligator to a possum and a tarantula. My picture
was on the front page of my hometown paper with our pet bobcat when I was
in jr. high school.
April 14 Will: Wendy and I have two cats, Perci and Nelli, both girls.
Kathleen: A black cat named Salem.  I rescued him Halloween 2008.
Wednesday, 7 pm
What's your favorite place to go within walking distance of your house?
S t . L u k e ’ s B a p t i s t C h u r c h Doug: Memorial Park for all things outdoors! Golf if a passion of mine (if I can
get a tee time), walking, biking, and events—I love to participate in them all! I
714 Detering St. also enjoy all of our fantastic food options—then walk off the calories on the
way home!
Cindy: Other than my fabulous neighbors' homes, it would probably be
Walgreens for a Sunday paper.
Will: My favorite place to go within walking distance would be Mardi Gras
Grill, but we hardly ever walk there so maybe it doesn't count.
Kathleen: Cova Wine Bar
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Why Should I Join Rice Military Civic Club?

by Phyllis Thomason
Since we are at the
beginning of 2010 and anxious to
have a large participation in the
Rice Military Civic Club, we
thought it might be nice to hear
why some of our RM neighbors
have elected to become members
of the Rice Military Civic Club.
We’ve solicited opinions from
neighbors who have supported
RMCC for many years and from
those who have just moved to this
great area and become members
for the first time. See what they
have to say!
Why should I join the Rice
Military Civic Club?
B. J. Smith – “It’s a great way to
meet your neighbors and be
informed of what’s happening in
your own backyard. You also
have the opportunity to ask
questions and share your
opinions.”
Sherri Sakson – “Um…So I don’t
feel guilty when I attend events!”
Joel Reichek – “I have been an
active member of the civic club
for many years and have seen the
progress we as a neighborhood
have made because of the bigger
voice a large group has with the
city. The recent Quiet Zone and
parking issues that have been
solved are examples. The civic
club is the only method we have
at our disposal. People at the city
know about Rice Military Civic
Club and respect our views. We
can only have a voice at the table
by actively supporting our civic
club. It’s a small price to pay.
A packed RMCC meeting.
Diana Light — “Rice Military
Civic Club helps to develop a
sense of community while
keeping members informed of
important issues affecting all of
us.”
Kathleen Zimmerman — “The
mailing of newsletters and
activities are for the entire
neighborhood, not just members,
but a monetary commitment from
each household helps in the
number of projects we are able to
do, i.e. “Adopt an Esplanade” to
beautify RM entrances,
contributions to WOW The
Roundabout, Depelchin
Children’s Center, Juan Diego
Mission, the Annual RM
Neighborhood Garage Sale,
National Night Out, Halloween
Festival at Nellie Keyes.”
Melodie Kentshire — “‘Cause
when the Zombies attack, you
want to know your neighbor’s got
your back!”
Peggy Moore — “Paying
(nominal) civic club dues (and
volunteering your time) is just the
right thing to do to support our
neighborhood. The more
neighbors that participate, the
better the neighborhood!”
Barbara Cowan — “Frequently I
hear from people in other parts of
Houston that they don’t know
their neighbors – none of the
those people live in Rice Military,
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Rice Military Civic Club 2010 Membership Form

$20 Household Membership $5 Senior Membership

$30 Business Membership I would like to donate $____ extra for community outreach!
Name ____________________________________ Address _____________________________________
Telephone _________________________________ Email _______________________________________

Contact me about local volunteer opportunities Send me the newsletter by email only

Mail this form to PO Box 130311, Houston TX 77219 or pay online at www.RiceMilitary.org

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I might add! We have every
opportunity to know our
neighbors and move from a
purely geographical beginning to
We invite you to make
friendship.
I remember a survey in
Remember, we are a group
1986 with 800+ respondents in
another pretty affluent
neighborhood – with the safety of
anonymity the main issue in their
You can join online by
lives was loneliness – feeling
alone...being alone…aging
alone…transitioning alone in
career or marriage status. With
the activities of our civic
association and our proximity to
museums, theaters, churches,
gyms, restaurants, shopping, and
Memorial Park, there are more
choices than we have time to
RMCC meets four times a
enjoy them.
But a neighborhood and a
civic association are only as good
as the residents make them! If we
all participate then everything
that needs to be done gets done
and the neighborhood thrives!
Participate!! You’ll enjoy it!”
the Rice Military Civic Club.
of volunteer citizens who share
the responsibility of building
community through established
operating structures, outside
resources, and by producing
quality activities that involve the
membership. We encourage all
residents of RM to bring their
talents and become involved in
deciding what we want to do,
what we are able to do, and
choose what we will do!
year at St. Luke’s Missionary
Baptist Church, 714 Detering.
Meetings are organized and kept
on schedule because we respect
your time and value your input.
Meeting dates and times are
posted at www.ricemilitary.org
along with guest speakers and
topics.
2010 the year you get involved in
Our dues are minimal - $20 per
household membership and $30
for business membership.
using PayPal or mail your check
along with the following
membership form to RMCC, PO
Box 130311, Houston TX 77219.
Advertise
in the next
newsletter!
Contact us at
News@RiceMilitary.org

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Around the Neighborhood
RMCC Sponsored Events
You can find details on our
sponsored events on our website
www.ricemilitary.org. Also sign
up for google reminders at the
bottom of the same website, or
The Study began in early
join our facebook page “Rice
Military Neighborhood.”
The next book club meeting is
scheduled for April 6 at 6:30 at
Eileen's house. The book is "The
Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
The following book is "March"
by Geraldine Brooks if you’d
For more information on
like to get a head start.
Save the date for our next social
happy hour on Monday, March
15th, at Table Seven, 700
Durham   (at Durham and
Floyd). Enjoy Happy Hour
prices on drinks and
complimentary appetizers.
Scott Talley has volunteered to
host the next Rice Military wine
tasting party at his house on
April 15. In honor of the IRS
(since taxes are due that day),
the theme is somewhat different
this time: bargain wines.   All
wines - red or white, domestic
or international - have to be
under $15.  Also in honor of the
IRS, please bring a food which
beings with "I", "R" or "S". So,
Are you new to town?  nor does the Civic Club take
think ice cream, rice,  salami, etc
etc. In fact, if you type "What are
some foods that being with the
letter __" into Google, you'll be
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surprised how many foods there
are to choose from.  So, use your
computer and your imagination!
3rd Annual
RMCC
Garage Sale
Saturday, April 24
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
As a neighborhood garage sale,
we will post an ad in the
Houston Chronicle, place up
signs the day of the event, and
even put up a balloon at your
residence. Just email Coley at
coleymariejones@gmail.com by
April 16 to participate. Good
luck in cleaning out those
closets!
Non-Sponsored Events
Wednesday Night Foosball
by Will Wilkinson
Amateur foosball tournaments
every Wednesday night at 9 p.m.
at Taps House of Beers. Free to
enter, and the winner gets a free
beverage.
Thursday Night Bible Study
by Kristin Marczak
Looking for a mid-week pick me
up?  Maybe you just
want to meet a few like-minded
(or sometimes not-so-like-
minded!) neighbors?   Or
perhaps your New Year's
resolution was to find a church
home?   If you answered yes to
any of these questions then
maybe the Rice Military Bible
Study is right for you!
February at the home of Travis
and Jeanette Rogers.  Sponsored
by First Christian Church, this
Bible study is truly that—a
study of the bible that is open to
everyone.   We meet every
Thursday with fellowship from
6:30-7pm and study from 7-8pm.
either First Christian Church or
the Rice Military Bible Study,
please join us for an informal
Open House at the home of
Kristin Marczak, 5424 Lillian St,
on Sunday, March 21st from
2-5pm.  More information is also
available through First Christian
Church at www.fcchou.org or
713-526-2561.   We look forward
to meeting you!
Share Your News
We welcome your news,
photos, and editorials. We
reserve the right to edit for
clarity, style, and length. Send
questions and contributions to
News@RiceMiliary.org.
Articles and ads do not
necessarily reflect the views of
the Rice Military Civic Club,
responsibility for errors of fact
that may be expressed by the
writers and advertisers.
Wendy Wilkinson,
editor
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Memorial Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities

March/April 2010

4 The Park Fun Run

Saturday, April 3, 2010
5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This is Memorial Park
Conservancy's second annual 4
The Park Fun Run! Volunteers
will help with the food court,
mileage calling, baggage drop,
registration, and clean up. We
also need volunteers to help with
Packet Pick up March 30 to April
2 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bayou City Arts Festival,

Memorial Park
Friday, March 26 to Sunday,
March 28, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Every year artists from all over
the country come to Memorial
Park's Picnic Loop Lane for one of
the best art galleries in the
country. Memorial Park
Conservancy is proud to be a part
of this effort. To volunteer or for
more information, please contact
us.
Table in Park
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Weekly volunteers are needed to
help Memorial Park Conservancy
educate the public about the
Conservancy and how we help
the park. Our ongoing efforts to
remove invasive species, improve
trails and gardens and complete
the tenets of the Conservation
Master Plan serve the community
of users and aid the Houston
Parks & Recreation Department
in their under-funded work. Help
us gather support and new ideas! 
We will have a tent and table on
the Seymour Lieberman Exer-
Trail by the "Stretching
Station" (next to the Tennis
Center) every Wednesday and
Saturday! Join us to talk about the
park we love and meet some new
people!

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Residential Permit Parking

by Phyllis Thomason Robin whose last name I have programs and perimeters of our
lost. local city departments.
After many months of
The City of Houston If you have questions
disturbed sleep and crowded
Parking Management division about Residential Permit
neighborhood streets, the Rice
has installed the signage Parking, you can find FAQs at
Military residents who live
www.houstontx.gov/parking/
along certain blocks of Lillian,
permits-faq.htm.
Rose, Floyd, Sandman, Roy,
While we are grateful for
Reinerman, and Lester can rest a
new businesses along the
lot easier!
Washington Avenue corridor,
Thanks to the
we are also conscious of our
organization of Pat Anderson
desire to maintain the quality of
and the army of neighbors who
life deserved by all residents.
walked each block and collected
Our new mayor, Annise Parker,
names of home owners so that
has agreed to allow the
application for Residential
establishment of the
Permit Parking could be done as
Washington Avenue Task Force.
an area of Rice Military instead
Council member Ed Gonzalez
of block by block to expedite the
(District G) will spearhead this
process. Walks on those hot
group of neighborhood activists,
August weekends were worth
both residents and business
the peace now being
owners, and City of Houston
experienced by these residents.
Department Directors to
A BIG THANK YOU goes
develop a cohesive plan to
to Neal Parker, Thomas Claffy,
address parking issues, quality
Heather Arnold, Mike Fultz,
of life, infrastructure, and
Carol Miller, Mike Winkelmann,
necessary to mark the area and mobility along the Washington
Nelson Trimble, Billy Davis,
has begun ticketing and towing Avenue Corridor and its
Theresa and Jeff Banks, Gina
vehicles that are not permitted. surrounding neighborhoods. At
Biondo, Matt Gannon, Chad
The completion of this project this time committees are being
Glessman, Eric Dixon, Derek
shows us what can be formed and meeting times
Huang, Amanda Gelb, Rob and
accomplished when neighbors established. We, The Rice
Dana Cashion, and Ron and
unite and work within the Military Civic Club, will have a
seat at this table!

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Queen of Green: The Cost of Mandatory “Going Green”

by Laury Adams bag. The green EcoGuard box of have the City-approved bags, but
thirty-three gallon bags made of they do carry large extra strength
April 5, 2010, is the date for
compostable polymers cost the brown paper bags—five in a
a big change in Houston. This is
same; however, there were only 10 bundle for $4.00, 80 cents per bag.
the day the Compostable Bag
bags in the box, 50 cents per bag. T h e w e b s i t e
Program takes effect and we will be
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required to use “compostable bags”
neighborhood Ace hardware store, displays photos of 5 boxes
for City collection of green organic
I saw a recycling logo on a box of containing from six to ten bags that
matter. You may have received
10 EcoFriendly bags for $2.99. 30 should be available at the following
emails criticizing this program.
cents looked like a bargain. stores: Kroger, Randalls, Walmart,
And there is likely to be lively
Beware! While these bags are Lowes, Home Depot, Berings, and
discussion in the days ahead.
approved in some states, it takes Ace. The city anticipates saving
In preparation for the big
18-24 months for them to degrade. $1.5 million dollars annually while
change, I headed for the bag
The recycling logo is not the same preserving the environment and
display at Home Depot. The roll of
as the green City of Houston valuable landfill space. Hopefully,
100 thirty-three gallon black plastic
biodegradable-approved label on the benefits to the residents will be
bags made of petroleum-based
bags that decompose in 6 months. worth the cost! Pay today for a
polymers was $5.00, 10 cents per
At this time, our Ace store does not better tomorrow!

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Sharing Roadways Safely
by Christopher McCarty
Warmer weather is approaching
and drivers should be aware of
increasing foot and two-wheel
traffic on roadways. Cyclists,
Pedestrians and Drivers all
share the road and respecting
laws and each other will help
us all do so safely.
Cyclists
Remember, you have the same
rights and responsibilities as all
other road users. This includes
stop signs, yielding right of
way, and observing street signs
and traffic lights. Time of day,
weather, and clothing can make
you less visible to drivers as
well as obscure your view of
hazards. Children are the only
cyclist who may legally ride on
a sidewalk; others should stay
near the curb and always ride
in the direction of traffic.
Consider installing lights on
your bike and always wear
helmets and other protective
gear. Head phones or cell
phones will affect your
alertness and ability to hear
hazards. Signal your intent: for
a left turn, stretch your left arm
to   the left; for a right turn,
stretch your right arm to the
right; and for a stop, hold your
left arm downward. Caution
and courtesy should always be
practiced when cycling.
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Pedestrians
As a pedestrian (including
runners), you generally have
the right of way, but this is not
known or respected by all
vehicle operators so be
cautious. When approaching
intersections, note that drivers
are often looking for traffic and
not pedestrians, so ensure you
make eye contact with drivers
before crossing. Use sidewalks
when possible and always use
crosswalks when available.
Jay-walking is dangerous and
can carry a hefty fine. Consider
walking and running toward
traffic as you can better make
eye contact or predict what a
distracted driver might do and
react quicker. Time of day,
weather, and clothing play a
role in your visibility to vehicle
operators. Head phones and
cell phones will not only
distract you but can keep you
from hearing approaching
hazards. Constant awareness
of your surroundings will help
keep you safe as a pedestrian.
Drivers
Vehicle operators should
constantly be on the lookout for
pedestrians and cyclists,
especially near parks, schools,
and shops. Pedestrians have the
right of way and cyclist must
follow the same rules as cars
but may not, so be ready to
react and ensure eye contact is
being made. Make room and
be ready to react when passing
both pedestrians and cyclist
since they may have to swerve
to avoid a hazard. Extra
caution should be taken when
you see children. Since
children tend to be less
predictable and not as road
savvy, they are more likely to
be involved in accidents. Avoid
distractions while driving such
as cell phones or eating. Be fair
and patient. Both cyclists and
pedestrians are legitimate road
users—treat them with respect
and courtesy.
A combination of alertness,
patience, and courtesy will help
keep pedestrians, cyclists, and
drivers safe as we share the
roadways. A safer you is a
safer me!
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Restaurant Review: Block 7 Wine Company
By Eileen Sims
Nestled among the
numerous new restaurants and
I was pleasantly surprised
bars along the Washington
corridor, Block 7 Wine Company
stands out. This wine bar,
restaurant, and retail shop concept
was launched in July of 2009 by
three local first-time restaurateurs.
The unassuming exterior leads to
an industrial, modern, yet
comfortable and relaxed interior.
The simple walls display work by
local artists that rotates regularly.
The well-edited wine list was very
approachable, has a nice
representation from regions
around the world, and featured
wines by the glass. All of the
wines are available in the retail
shop connected to the restaurant
for the same price as on the menu,
or you can purchase any wines in
the shop and enjoy them in the
restaurant with no corkage fee.
The menu also includes a nice
showing of a European and
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American beers, and oddly
enough, some sake as well!
by the sophisticated yet casual
menu Chef Miguel Rodriguez
(formally of The Rainbow Lodge)
has put together. It ranges from
interesting snacks, such as truffle
popcorn and roasted nuts with
herb salt (all around $4), to house-
made pasta with braised rabbit and
shitake mushrooms ($14). After
much debate over the various
delicious-sounding flatbreads, we
started with one called the C.K. –
which was thin and crunchy,
covered with roasted cauliflower,
brussel sprouts, house-made
chicken sausage and fontina
cheese, very unusual but
scrumptious. I moved on to the
roasted beet salad, which was
simple, fresh, and perfectly paired
with the white Bordeaux we were
drinking. The smiles and praise
continued with the smoked pork
tenderloin complimented by
German-style potato salad and
warm cabbage. The service was
friendly, laid-back, and
informative. I could not help but
notice the steady flow of burgers
coming out of the kitchen,
accompanied by piles of sweet
potato fries that seemed to be
happily consumed by nearby
diners, not to mention the “best
bread pudding in town” according
to our waiter – making a mental
note to put that on the “must try”
list for our inevitable return!
The secret is out that this is
a great neighborhood place to grab
a simple snack and a microbrew, or
enjoy a delicious full meal
enhanced by a perfect glass of
wine. Go early because the place
can get packed (and a little loud)
on the weekends. Block 7 is open
seven days a week and they offer
free wine tastings every Saturday.
Check out the website for more
details and upcoming events at
www.block7wineco.com.
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by Lauren Barrash
It seems like years ago I began
thinking about the Washington Wave,
and despite only launching The Wave
in November, it has taken off a lot
faster than I had ever imagined. With
the support from RMCC and the other
local civic groups, the City of Houston,
and the area businesses, it seems we
are addressing a critical need with
I want to share some of the
sheer community organization. Yes, my
primary business is the jitney service,
I have resigned from my day
but I have to say the best part of it has
been watching a community come
together like this for the common goal
of making this area’s growth
sustainable while maintaining its
charm and quality of life for its
residents.
Ridership doubles almost
every weekend, and we are getting
tons of positive media attention for the
Thank you all for your
Wave and the area itself. . One of my
best nights was my first “TOW: Tour of
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The Wave Update
Washington” package. This was a
group of older folks who do not live or
frequent the area but had heard a lot
about the area in the media. So I gave
them a tour of the area and took them
to three of the restaurants they had
never been to and loved them. Each of
my drivers has their favorite Wave
story and the videos are fabulous, but
not for public view just yet.
all the latest & greatest. http://
exciting new developments as well.
The buses are now outfitted quite
nicely with TV,DVD, surveillance
cameras, disco balls, and the like. I
have hired a fabulous team, 50% of
them local residents, and we are
looking for more drivers now. We did
get two additional routes through mid-
town and the Heights, and are also
expanding to other areas in the near
future. When you buy an all-night pass
on the Wave, many of the local bars &
restaurants give you discounts and
some even a free drink. This is their
way of trying to do their part in
encouraging responsible drinking, and
to encourage people to ride the Wave &
park in our parking lot. We did get a
taxi stand in my parking lot, Lot H,
and will begin promoting it more
heavily soon. We have over 1500 fans
on Facebook and many people follow
us on twitter.I encourage all of you to
add the fanpage to stay up-to-date on
facebook.com/washingtonwave
job to focus 100% of my attention on
the success of not only the jitney but
also of this area in a sustainable and
safeway. I welcome your feedback and
input, as I would not be here today
without it. For your next birthday,
bachelorette party, girls’ night out, or
company outing, Ride the Wave and
we can help with the planning as well.
support. Catch you soon.
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Container Gardening Basics
by Lisa Walters
Water is important for
With four years of
experience as a volunteer at the
Nellie Keyes Community Garden, I
thought it would be easy to start a
container garden on my patio at
home. I pulled a stack of clay and
Protect your garden from
plastic pots out of the garage,
nonchalantly planted green bean
and cucumber seeds, and didn’t
even pat myself on the back when
they quickly sprouted and put out
leaves. But my casual attitude
rapidly turned to perplexed
interest, and then horror. Snails
ate all of my seedlings. Transplants
died when soil dried too fast or
became completely waterlogged.
My entire crop failed. I’d be lying
if I said it didn’t hurt my ego a
little.
Are you ready to start a
The good news is that if
you would like to begin a
container garden, you don’t have
Most edibles need at least
to make the same mistakes I did!
Here are tips for a successful patio
garden.
Design Tip: Gray Has Never Looked So Good
by Pamela O’Brien
At the recent Color Marketing
Group (CMG) conference, Editor
Jan Jessup participated in
forecasting workshops and the
steering committee that puts
together the new palette for
consumer colors. The big news is
the graying of colors. They
complement the bevy of gray
shades that are taking over on the
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vegetables in part-shade or shade.
healthy plants, and pots need to be
large enough to maintain an
adequate and stable moisture level
in the soil. For spring vegetables,
pots need to be at least 18 inches
deep, with adequate drainage, and
be made of cement, wood, plastic
or metal—not clay. No clay and
nothing under 18 inches? That
rules out most of the selection at
the garden store, doesn’t it? But
from my experience, garden pots
are made for looks rather than
function. Plastic storage bins make
much better garden pots; they also
have handles. You might even
have some that you can use
already, and you only need to drill
holes in the bottom for drainage.
Coolers make excellent pots, but
they also need additional drainage
holes; the one in the side is not
enough, as I learned.
green beans and any variety of
six hours of full sun. There is no
use attempting to grow any
neutral front, but are much more
appealing than the corporate gray
colors that seem a little cold or
commercial. Here are a few new
hues to watch for in the coming
months:
Orange: A rich, sophisticated color
that moves away from earthy
shades to an optimistic orange
seasoned with a touch of gray.
However, some herbs such as
parsley, dill and cilantro benefit
from part-shade during the hottest
months. Herbs from seed need full
sun to grow well so buy
transplants for a shade garden.
pests before you get them and take
steps to attract beneficial insects
and animals. Get rid of standing
water to deter mosquitoes. Use
organic snail bait to keep snails
and slugs from eating your plants.
Put up a bird feeder to attract
insect-eating birds. Butterfly bush
and fennel attract butterflies. Bees,
the most effective pollinating
insect, love flowering basil and
citrus (citrus does very well in
pots).
garden in March? This month,
plant seeds for Blue Lake Bush
basil.
Banana: A mustardy yellow that is
comfortable and warm, perfect
when paired with platinum and
charcoal grays.
Voodoo Blue: A saturated peacock
blue with gray influences – rich
without being too luxe.
Grape: A crossover color that lives
between purple, brown and gray.
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