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When should I add soil to my raised bed garden?

December 19, 2011 2 Comments

Image by cronewynd Putting together the vegetable raised bed garden. Question by BlueWeirdo: When should I add soil to my raised bed garden? I have all of my “beds” built and in place. I am just wondering should I wait till right before I’m going to add seeds (about 9 weeks or less away) or […]

Is there a kit for testing garden soil for nutrients?

December 18, 2011 4 Comments

Image by Eclipse Awards this shows the clear difference between the new living, organic soil and the dead soil we replaced. Eclipse Awards and the Blueberry Building on shown in the background… Question by Tinman12: Is there a kit for testing garden soil for nutrients? My garden was a complete and total disaster this year. […]

Is there a way to downsize garden soil to make it fit for potting soil?

December 17, 2011 3 Comments

Question by mosi: Is there a way to downsize garden soil to make it fit for potting soil? I bought a big bag of garden soil when I really needed potting soil…. I said downsize cus i thought garden soil was too strong to be used as potting soil… What do you think? Answer below!

square foot garden and tomatoes?

December 16, 2011 3 Comments

Image by mrmole Question by anonymous: square foot garden and tomatoes? I have 3 drawers with drilled holes in bottom made of wood. 20 inches by 30 inches. two of them are 10 inches deep the other one is 18 inches deep. Im planning on using mel’s mix…can i put 2 tomato plants per drawer? […]

Does anyone have a good organic fertilizer/weed killer recipe?

December 15, 2011 5 Comments

Image by IRRI Images Farmers incorporate rice straw, a good and abundant source of organic material, back in the field. Part of the image collection of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). (Photo by Isagani P. Serrano/ IRRI) Question by poharry34: Does anyone have a good organic fertilizer/weed killer recipe? I have a dog and […]

using railroad ties for a raised garden bed?

December 15, 2011 8 Comments

Image by wentzy Question by D L: using railroad ties for a raised garden bed? looking for feedback on using railroad ties for a raised garden bed. I love the rustic look and plus you can get them very cheap, and they will last for a long time. What are your thoughts on using them […]

square foot gardening?

December 13, 2011 2 Comments

Image by wickenden Question by Joseph Cecil: square foot gardening? can i put it directly on concrete patio without a plywood bottom? What do you think? Answer below!

Is there really that much of a difference between potting soil and garden soil sold at stores?

December 12, 2011 3 Comments

Image by clattermonger I dug down into the soil beside the pen wall to the level of the bottom of the lowest breeze block. I can now get in to remove the wall without worrying about the weight of the soil. Question by Estari: Is there really that much of a difference between potting soil […]

How high should a raised garden bed be?

December 12, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Linda N. June 2003. Mark helped me construct this raised bed and the others in the background in the lot east of our garage. We had to fence it to keep the rabbits from eating our veggie plants. The bindweed flourished in this area. Question by Shivers: How high should a raised garden […]

Is it still possible for me to end up with pest-free plants, if I want to stick to organic gardening?

December 11, 2011 4 Comments

Image by Lafayette College Cliff Reiter, math professor, hammers tomato stakes at Lafayette’s organic garden near Metzgar Fields on Sullivan Trail in Forks Township. Question by Robert: Is it still possible for me to end up with pest-free plants, if I want to stick to organic gardening? What do you think? Answer below!