I’d like to start a bigger vegetable garden but because our house backs on to a natural area we have voles and richardson ground squirrels (aka Prairie Gophers) that have taken up residence in the yard. Last summer I had... (37 replies, last updated by pamelakrest May 27, 2009)

's not bad — drive up the “frontage” road in front of the restaurant and you’re sure to find street parking within a 100 yards of the restaurant. You should be able to order, eat, and be done in 1/2 hour... (4 replies, last updated by Peter Yee January 4, 2006)

My parents have been trying to grow dill for years. Now that they have committed to getting their garden relandscaped, the dill has finally decided to make an appearance. Landscaping begins at end of the month (too early for... (26 replies, last updated by LaurenTX2CA June 18, 2007)

My favorite place for BBQ ribs is the Brick BBQ Yard at the corner of East Mall and North Queen. They use spare ribs, which I prefer for BBQ, I find that the baby back ribs don’t hold up all that well to the long cooking process... (37 replies, last updated by hungryabbey November 13, 2009)

an awning, seeds and a few gardening supplies in back in the office. You can also sometimes find seeds for Italian vegetables in the Italian stores around the market — Dante Hardware, for example, has had them in the past... (4 replies, last updated by bomobob June 22, 2009)

Ok so I didn’t make it to Pine Mountain this weekend but I was in Belmont again. After searching the boards I had heard a lot about Back A Yard in Menlo Park. I’ve been dying for some jerk chicken so I went. I walked... (7 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong April 17, 2009)

of sunlight. However, many plants will do well with less. Here in the northeast, for about 15 years, I started all my vegetable and annual plants from organic seeds sold by: Seeds of Change http://www.seedsofchange.com/ Cook’s... (51 replies, last updated by abrahamkou May 26, 2009)

I have actually eaten there at 5 Front. The staff is very friendly and attractive. The service is great and the food is amazing. They are now open for lunch and have a great back yard garden. (3 replies, last updated by adsf June 9, 2003)

About a week ago a new restaurant called “That Corner Spot” opened in place of the now defunct Garden at Eleven (formerly Eleven, formerly Ninth Gate) on the northeast corner of Front and Jarvis. The decor and... (6 replies, last updated by Gary October 12, 2008)

This is a vegetable called Italian Eggplant. Now I am familiar with the nornal purpule plump looking thing called an eggplant or as it use to be called in the Carolina Lowcountry Guinea Squash. But this thing is long and thin... (13 replies, last updated by 1 wiener hound June 13, 2006)

Has anyone noticed if any stores have been selling european varieties of seeds for the garden, such as Italian beans, rapini, melons,etc. (4 replies, last updated by sunnyside May 31, 2004)

's face it. Most of us home gardeners really only need one squash plant, one each of several different types of tomatoes, etc. My first vegetable garden had way too many of each thing. So now I’ll buy one yellow crookneck... (63 replies, last updated by pitu May 28, 2009)

It has been a while since this has been discussed, so I’m curious to ask again: Does anyone know any good places to get organic vegetables and other things in Astoria? I’m ready to drive down to The Garden in... (12 replies, last updated by lanseaux January 24, 2003)

The Victory Garden Cookbook, by Marian Morash, may be a bit long in the tooth but is a great basic cookbook for vegetables. Each vegetable has its own chapter with information on varieties, harvesting (should you be so inclined),... (15 replies, last updated by Old Spice April 22, 2008)

Both, really. My front yard is all flowers, the side is the vegetable/herb garden. I’m on computers and telephones all day during the work week, and I find it really helps me stay sane to get my fingers in the dirt and help... (59 replies, last updated by Shrinkrap June 11, 2009)