Square Foot Gardening Foundation
How to build a Raised Bed Garden
Garden Girl TVHow to Build a Cold Frame / Hoop House for 8ft x 4ft SFG
How to Build a Rain Barrel
If you are looking to really cut down on your overall human impact then I suggest building a rain barrel this year. You will cut down the overuse of our most precious resource - water. The plans for a rain barrel can come off a bit overwhelming, but even if you decide not to challenge yourself, you can easily order one off of the internet. The environmental benefits of having your own rain barrel working for you will save water and will provide for a hearty harvest.
A rain barrel collects water and stores it for when you need it most — during periods of drought — to water plants, wash your car, or to top a swimming pool. It provides an ample supply of free “soft water” to homeowners, containing no chlorine, lime or calcium making it ideal for gardens, flower pots, and car and window washing.
Plans for Building a Rain Barrel (PDF)
How to Build your own Compost System
This web-guide has detailed plans with pictures for about seven different types of DIY composters for every level of craftsman. I recommend the first one on their list, the E-Z Wire Bin; Its simple, affordable, and will provide you with good compost for years to come.
Start Composting Today!
DIY Solar Air Vents & Heaters
Heating a house can be a drain on your wallet and the environment. Consider reducing your overall energy impact with a solar heater or air vent.
DIY Solar Heating
.....and for the Mater Carpenter
How to Grow Potatoes in a Garbage Can
(from ehow.com)
Why in the world would anyone want to grow a crop of potatoes in a plastic garbage can? Well let me tell you, potatoes grow deep, and it’s hard to dig them all out! Plus, they like soft, well prepared soil that’s easy for them to root in. Then of course, they’re space hogs, eating up precious planting room in the veggie garden. Last, but not least, potatoes should never be planted in the same place year after year, because they infect their own soil and cause next years crops to get blight (anyone remember a little potato famine that knocked down the population of Ireland?).
Instructions on How to Grow Potatoes in a Garbage Can
How to Grow your own Shiitake Mushrooms (PDF)
DIY Solar Heating
.....and for the Mater Carpenter
How to Grow Potatoes in a Garbage Can
(from ehow.com)
Why in the world would anyone want to grow a crop of potatoes in a plastic garbage can? Well let me tell you, potatoes grow deep, and it’s hard to dig them all out! Plus, they like soft, well prepared soil that’s easy for them to root in. Then of course, they’re space hogs, eating up precious planting room in the veggie garden. Last, but not least, potatoes should never be planted in the same place year after year, because they infect their own soil and cause next years crops to get blight (anyone remember a little potato famine that knocked down the population of Ireland?).
Instructions on How to Grow Potatoes in a Garbage Can
How to Grow your own Shiitake Mushrooms (PDF)
The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to many countries around the world. In the East, the shiitake mushroom has long been considered a delicacy as well as a medicinal mushroom.
Follow this link to a PDF file that will give you everything you need to know in order to grow your own shiitake mushrooms at home. Good luck and see you at the farmer’s market!
Shiitake Mushroom Growing Guide
How to Prune Tomatoes
Check out this great video from Johnny's Seeds on how to properly prune your tomatoes.
Follow this link to a PDF file that will give you everything you need to know in order to grow your own shiitake mushrooms at home. Good luck and see you at the farmer’s market!
Shiitake Mushroom Growing Guide
How to Prune Tomatoes
Check out this great video from Johnny's Seeds on how to properly prune your tomatoes.
