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I have a raised garden bed kit that I am looking to use on a deck. I need to put a bottom on it?

Image by the.sprouts — part of sprout’s gardensense project [1] [1] gardensense.thesprouts.org Question by Maggie: I have a raised garden bed kit that I am looking to use on a deck. I need to put a bottom on it? I have a raised garden bed kit that I am looking to use on a deck. […]

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Question by todieisgain_121: Organic vegetable gardening? I’d like to get into organic gardening for my family and I . I have absolutely no idea where to begin. I’d like to grow carrots, peas, lettuce, beans, zucchini, squash. Can anyone offer any helpful hints or websites. Thanks Feel free to answer in the comment section below

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Does anyone know the process for creating organic fertilizer.?

Image by Boby Dimitrov The deeper green line in the grass is where the worm castings were introduced. The grass grows faster and stronger there. This result is visible in just 2 weeks. Question by Anthony G: Does anyone know the process for creating organic fertilizer.? I would like to know of different processes for […]

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Question by Joseph W.: You need to spread an expensive organic fertilizer over a 2,400-square-foot area, and you purchase a 25-pound? You need to spread an expensive organic fertilizer over a 2,400-square-foot area, and you purchase a 25-pound bag of fertilizer. The label states that the contents of the bag will cover 5,000 square feet. […]

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How close to my house foundation can I safely place a raised garden bed?

Image by the.sprouts used a torch to soften up the connections and then jammed them together — part of sprout’s gardensense project [1] [1] gardensense.thesprouts.org Question by Brokn: How close to my house foundation can I safely place a raised garden bed? Our building inspector said the ground around our home needs to slope away […]

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I want to start a vegetable garden, but I have no idea where to begin!?

Image by karenblakeman The vegetable garden this year is totally out of control. Thinking of getting a machete so I can hack my way through the vegetation to get to what I want for lunch. Question by lucky*red: I want to start a vegetable garden, but I have no idea where to begin!? I want […]

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Question by indieisalie: How can I start a vegetable garden? I’ve always been interested in growing my own pesticide free organic vegetables, but it always seemed like such a tough thing to just pick up and start. I live in central Florida on near the coast and its typical florida weather here. Could someone point […]

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What should I feed my tomatoes, is regular garden soil okay?

Image by clattermonger Night shots of the flower beds finally filled with soil. I couldn’t wait till the morning to take photos of them. Question by Boycott Hollywd Commies: What should I feed my tomatoes, is regular garden soil okay? I am currently using Miracle Grow Garden soil. Should I continue using this when I […]

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How high does a raised garden bed have to be?

Image by the.sprouts so the weeds don’t get in — part of sprout’s gardensense project [1] [1] gardensense.thesprouts.org Question by Lepke: How high does a raised garden bed have to be? I plan to build a raised garden bed in my back yard to grow vegetables (tomatoes, squash, etc.). I am planning to raise the […]

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What is a good fertilizers & pesticides for organic gardening?

Image by EatandLiveGreen Liz with Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley with the ELG! Perris Centennial House Raised Organic Garden. Question by chubbylover: What is a good fertilizers & pesticides for organic gardening? let’s say..i want to plant tomato..! remember ‘organic” Feel free to answer in the comment section below

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