No Backyard? No Problem. Gardening Tips For the Apartment Dweller.

DC’s hot and humid summers, combined with its sunny springs and cool, crisp falls make it an ideal climate for growing a wide variety of plants and produce. However, many DCers take residence in apartment spaces that don’t exactly come standard with large backyards for sweeping vegetable gardens. Luckily, a small space or 17th floor address needn’t stop you from growing your own. Check out these ideas for making your space a green one and get started today!

Get Creative with Space

You may be amazed that you were able to squeeze your mini fridge into your itsy bitsy apartment and doubtful that any adventures in gardening are in your future. But, think again – there are many

Four Female DC Authors to Put on Your Summer Reading List

Local literary talent abounds in the nation’s capital, and summer is the perfect time to add some great page-turners to your reading resume. Head to your favorite memorial along the Mall and get engrossed in a historical fiction; spend the day in a coffee shop window falling in love with mysterious and layered characters; hit the Potomac (with plenty of snacks and sunscreen) for an afternoon-long float and read. Whatever you do, don’t miss these standout female writers from the DC area.

Michelle Brafman

DC local Michelle Brafman dabbled in arts ranging from coffee making to film making before identifying her literary passion and talent. The witty, yet heartfelt prose writer recognizes her