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Vertical Gardening Tips
by JW

A bunch of handy tips and methods of growing vertically to get the most out our your growing space and select crops.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/vertical-gardening-zmaz89jazsto.aspx

 

 

Vertical Gardening Tips
 by JW

A bunch of handy tips and methods of growing vertically to get the most out our your growing space and select crops.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/vertical-gardening-zmaz89jazsto.aspx

 

 

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Rocks and Stones in the Garden
by Phil Williams

Rocks & stone can be a great addition to a garden or an orchard. Most gardeners will take the rocks out of their garden, but many times that is a mistake. In “Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture”, Sepp Holzer tells a story from his childhood about how he had the earliest, sweetest, biggest strawberries that he grew in a rocky area. He noticed his best strawberries were closest to the stones.
Rocks and Stones in the Garden
 by Phil Williams

Rocks & stone can be a great addition to a garden or an orchard. Most gardeners will take the rocks out of their garden, but many times that is a mistake. In “Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture”, Sepp Holzer tells a story from his childhood about how he had the earliest, sweetest, biggest strawberries that he grew in a rocky area. He noticed his best strawberries were closest to the stones.
Image | Growing Nitrogen Fixing Plants
Growing Nitrogen Fixing Plants
by Phil Williams

For those of you into permaculture, you know the importance of nitrogen fixing plants. These plants, especially when pruned release nitrogen into the soil, helping to boost fertility to the plants nearby. By practicing chop and drop when moisture exceeds evaporation, you can supercharge the establishment of a food forest, or a timber forest. These plants can also be great companions in a garden or orchard. Be careful in the garden, as some nitrogen fixers can be invasive.
Growing Nitrogen Fixing Plants
 by Phil Williams

For those of you into permaculture, you know the importance of nitrogen fixing plants. These plants, especially when pruned release nitrogen into the soil, helping to boost fertility to the plants nearby. By practicing chop and drop when moisture exceeds evaporation, you can supercharge the establishment of a food forest, or a timber forest. These plants can also be great companions in a garden or orchard. Be careful in the garden, as some nitrogen fixers can be invasive.
Image | 7 DIY Seed Pots
7 DIY Seed Pots
by JW

7 wonderful ways to use common household items (some people call it trash) to serve as seedling pots and grow containers.  Get a jumpstart with your indoor seed starting with these great ideas.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/diy-seed-pots-common-household-items-starting-seeds-indoors.html

7 DIY Seed Pots
 by JW

7 wonderful ways to use common household items (some people call it trash) to serve as seedling pots and grow containers.  Get a jumpstart with your indoor seed starting with these great ideas.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/diy-seed-pots-common-household-items-starting-seeds-indoors.html

Image | 8 Ways to Use Chickens in the Garden
8 Ways to Use Chickens in the Garden
by JW

If you are contemplating the idea of getting started with backyard chickens, here are a number of great ways chicken can help in your garden and build better soil.

www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/02/chickens-in-the-garden.html

Also check out the Backyard Chicken Group for other ideas and interesting conversations.

8 Ways to Use Chickens in the Garden
 by JW

If you are contemplating the idea of getting started with backyard chickens, here are a number of great ways chicken can help in your garden and build better soil.

www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/02/chickens-in-the-garden.html

Also check out the Backyard Chicken Group for other ideas and interesting conversations.

Image | Help Monarch Butterflies Thrive
Help Monarch Butterflies Thrive
by JW

This spring, help establish a food source in your garden for Monarch Butterflies by planting Milkweed.  As discussed in the Crash Course and the Accelerated Crash Course, Monarch Butterfly populations have been devastated in recent years by pesticide use and a lack of native food.  Take a look at this informative article about how to create Monarch friendly habitat and do your part to support this valuable species.

http://www.treehugger.com/endangered-species/butterfly-massacre-nearly-billion-monarch-butterflies-have-vanished-past-25-years.html

Help Monarch Butterflies Thrive
 by JW

This spring, help establish a food source in your garden for Monarch Butterflies by planting Milkweed.  As discussed in the Crash Course and the Accelerated Crash Course, Monarch Butterfly populations have been devastated in recent years by pesticide use and a lack of native food.  Take a look at this informative article about how to create Monarch friendly habitat and do your part to support this valuable species.

http://www.treehugger.com/endangered-species/butterfly-massacre-nearly-billion-monarch-butterflies-have-vanished-past-25-years.html

Image | Regrow a Garden from Food Waste
Regrow a Garden from Food Waste
by JW

A fun video to show you how to turn certain veggies scraps and waste parts into a vibrant garden that re-grows itself.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/food-that-magically-regrows-itself-turn-table-scraps-into-a-vegetable-garden-green-thumb-not-required/2/

 

Regrow a Garden from Food Waste
 by JW

A fun video to show you how to turn certain veggies scraps and waste parts into a vibrant garden that re-grows itself.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/food-that-magically-regrows-itself-turn-table-scraps-into-a-vegetable-garden-green-thumb-not-required/2/

 

Image | Growing Bamboo
Growing Bamboo
by Phil Williams

Bamboo is actually a member of the grass family. There are over 1000 types of bamboo worldwide. Some grow as tall as 100 feet, and others only a few inches. Many do well in the tropics, but some can handle cooler weather. Colors and thickness of canes abound. Some grow in clumps, while others grow with their rhizomes extending out taking up more and more real estate.
Growing Bamboo
 by Phil Williams

Bamboo is actually a member of the grass family. There are over 1000 types of bamboo worldwide. Some grow as tall as 100 feet, and others only a few inches. Many do well in the tropics, but some can handle cooler weather. Colors and thickness of canes abound. Some grow in clumps, while others grow with their rhizomes extending out taking up more and more real estate.
Image | 6 Gardening Methods to Try in 2015
6 Gardening Methods to Try in 2015
by JW

Discover an assortment of alternative gardening techniques to fit any style and space constraint. Get growing now to be ready for warmer temps and maximum food production.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/6-gardening-methods-to-try-in-2015-zbcz1501.aspx

6 Gardening Methods to Try in 2015
 by JW

Discover an assortment of alternative gardening techniques to fit any style and space constraint. Get growing now to be ready for warmer temps and maximum food production.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/6-gardening-methods-to-try-in-2015-zbcz1501.aspx

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