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Spotted: DIY Self-Watering Containers Made from Upcycled Bottles
It is officially fall, y’all, and that means that our outdoor herb gardens are about to be kaput. One way to save those delicate herb plants from the chilly fall weather is by transplanting them to containers and moving them to a sunny window indoors, and using self-watering containers makes growing that indoor herb garden even simpler!
Weekend Project: Build a Reclaimed Raised Garden Bed
New wood isn’t the only option for building a raised bed. Check out this great video on how to build a raised garden bed from reclaimed windows!
2 Simple Companion Planting Tips to Increase Biodiversity in Your Garden
Increasing biodiversity is one of the most important goals in the garden.
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!
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.
