A common concern among prospective vegetable gardeners, is that they don’t think they have enough space to make growing food worthwhile. How could a small space produce an ample amount, since farmers use acres of land? Others are concerned … Continue reading
Category Archives: Containers & Small Spaces
Small Scale Garden Swale
A ‘swale’, or ditch, is a shallow depression in the ground, designed to collect or redirect water. Swales, in permaculture, are used to mimic the water-collecting and water-holding abilities of a thick forest mulch. Swales have been used for centuries … Continue reading
Extended Bean Trellis
Last year, I realized that this 5 foot fence was not going to be high enough to support the runner beans. To increase the height, but still be able to pick the beans without a ladder, I created these extenders. … Continue reading
The Potato Project
This season I am going to try growing our potatoes in oak barrel halves. I am doing this for two reasons; it’ll save raised bed garden space for other crops and it will eliminate the need to dig up the … Continue reading