I had big plans to show you step-by-step how to set up a raised gardening bed. Then, my gardening partner came by the house and did it all while I was at work. That meant I did not get any photos of the process. However, I DO have some photos from a previous time. They [...]
Soil Prep
Kitchen compost collectors come in handy during the first steps of soil preparation. Collecting kitchen scraps for the compost pile reuses materials and reduces trash sent to the landfill while providing nutrient-rich soil for your vegetable garden (read How to Compost). Often, people wonder how to collect food scraps for their compost heap in a [...]
It’s almost time to buy seeds for my growing urban garden. I’ll probably order seeds later this week. Today, I saw a to-do list for zone 7 garden preparation for January. You can find other zone to-do lists if you go to the link and follow the slide show. They discuss what flowers you can [...]
The Skinny: The bottom line is to layer brown materials and green materials—then, wait. If you want more details about how to create compost for the garden, please read on. What is Composting? Composting is a process of decay, which can be aided by a few strategies. When Should You Start? The best time to [...]
