graphic © off-grid.info. Graphic – off-grid.info Plants need good companions to thrive, however, relationships between them are varied – similar to relationships between people. Certain plants support each other while others just don’t get along! So if you want a thriving garden, make sure the place plants near to their …
How To Grow Microgreens From Start To Finish – Complete Guide. Photo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtvuMNVLISo Learning how to grow microgreens could be a lucrative study – especially if you have limited gardening skills, space, and time. They’re quick to grow (1-3 weeks from seed to harvest). They have a high yield …
How To Build A Hinged Hoophouse For A Raised Bed Garden. Photo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef_TS19TRQg A hinged hoophouse for a raised garden is a great project for DIY gardeners. As the name implies, it’s basically a greenhouse-type cover—may it be plastic, fabric, or netting—placed over pipe arches that bend around a …
DIY Composter Tumbler – 55 Gallon Barrel Project. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNHDJnYz4jY Most gardeners appreciate compost as a wonderful soil enricher and conditioner. It adds value to humus, aerates, and fertilizes the soil. Yet some gardeners shun this ‘organic elixir’ of plant health — pointing an accusatory finger at the labor …
Burying a log in your veggie garden can be an interesting spectacle that would have many neighbors wondering what you could possibly be up to. But there’s a fantastic reason for it. Logs buried deep in the veggie beds gradually break down, releasing their nutrients into the soil for a …
How To Grow Food For Free In The City. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62NoiMLh3hQ You live in an urban setting, you’re on a tight budget, and space is limited: How do you overcome all these limiting factors to grow your own food? Well, Rob Greenfield has a handful of low-cost ideas for …
What Happens When You Use Ash in the Garden? Photos – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ryiTNYneQ That pile of wood ash that characterizes your cold winter months: don’t be quick to shovel it out from your wood stove or fireplace! According to this video tutorial Mark from Self Sufficient Me, it can help promote …
How To Build The Perfect Share Garden. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ykkTEUWFDc Building your own garden doesn’t have to a daunting undertaking! With the right garden design, tricks, and tips, you can craft a stunning organic sanctuary in your outdoor space within a short period. Just ask Adam Dovile and Jason Hodges …
How To Grow Ginger In Containers And Get A Huge Harvest – Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mUeNy0rweM People have dug up the versatile ginger root for centuries — owing to its culinary versatility and health benefits. But rather than pick up a ginger spice bottle in your local store, why not grow the …
Start Out No Dig, One Method With Cardboard And Compost. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LH6-w57Slw Gardening is rewarding on nearly all fronts. Well, aside from the back-breaking digging part – although it’s good for fitness and overall strength. But did you know that you don’t necessarily have to get into the habit …