Whether it’s simple companion planting or permaculture guilds, recognizing who gets along (and who doesn’t!) and planting accordingly is the first step in understanding plant relationships in the garden. Learning the various roles and functions of differing plant types and using these relationships to enhance the health and vigor of…
Square Foot Gardens Image courtesy KoryeLogan One step up from a container garden is the square foot garden style. Square foot gardening is a simplified garden system developed by Mel Bartholemew in the late 1970’s which has gained increasing popularity throughout the United States. Being an engineer, Mel worked out…
Garden Planters Here are three simple and inexpensive garden planter designs requiring minimal carpentry skills. Each of these designs can be built using recycled or easily located second-hand materials. Pallet Planter Boxes For the more adventurous, you can build a great planter box using an old pallet, which can often be…
Image courtesy thomas pix The great thing about a container garden is that it can fit into just about any small space where there is sufficient sunlight (not less than 5 or 6 hours a day) and if you are forced to move, it can come right along with you. …