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Book Review: Small Space Container Gardens
We’re all about adding splashes of greenery to small spaces around here, and whether you have a big back yard, a tiny porch, or just a windowsill to work with, container gardening can help you do just that.
Spotted: Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Planters
Whiskey barrels that have done their time in the distillery are great for planting all kinds of ornamental and food plants, and they’re low impact to boot!
Spotted: Wine Box Container Garden
I know, spring is a long ways off, but the beauty of container gardening is that you can grow your plants in a sunny indoor spot when the weather gets too cold!
Reader Tip: Hydroponics for Beginners
A raft system is a hydroponics system where the plants grow in a medium and their roots hang in the water. This system is a easy to set up and is perfect for when you don’t have a lot of space. It is commonly used in very large commercial gardens, but you can make a smaller one to use at home.
In 2012, I will: COMPOST More
Turns out, composting is really easy, even clean if you’d like it to be, and there are some surprising things that you can be and should be composting. If you feel a bit lost like I did, here are some basics on how to compost.
