Growing with the Neighbors 18 Tomatoes planted in a 2′ x 15′ raised square foot garden bed
John from www.growingyourgreens.com is growing with the neighbors. He shows 18 tomato plants being planted in a 2 foot x 15 foot raised bed garden using the SFG Square Foot Gardening Method. Learn about spacing, staking growing them vertically and more in this video. Also learn when the feijoa tree flowers and see a guest appearance by chico and his new friend.
19 Responses to Growing with the Neighbors 18 Tomatoes planted in a 2′ x 15′ raised square foot garden bed
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John, great info and presentation, I really like the way you explain everything! Your my garden Expert,Thanks again ,for sharing your experience!
schiffnhauser
January 15, 2013 at 4:04 am
BASE, BASE, BASE is what I can say. Very important to have a stable, level base. I would make a base of gravel, then sand, then the bricks. (if stacking). You can also use motar to hold them together. They have special landscaping bricks made to make walls that are a bit more stable than normal bricks.
growingyourgreens
January 15, 2013 at 4:48 am
Hi john. Nice program. What’s the secret to getting a brick raised garden to not keep from falling over. I have 1 brick in the ground side ways. Then I put another brick flat on top it either falls off or is not level or has gaps between. I also have trouble. With my 6 brick a line. Herring bone pattern pathway can’t get it to lay straight. Does anyone live close and can show me the secret. Right now it looks awful. And falls down all the time.
gtgale1
January 15, 2013 at 5:04 am
Question on the rock dust: What ratio do you use when mixing with compost? (Sorry if I missed this on a previous video). I had to order it (couldn’t find it locally) and I ended up paying more for the shipping than the bags! LOL. Oh well.
Michigansnowpony
January 15, 2013 at 5:51 am
WAY BETTER. Stonger, Galvenized.. Also ALOT more expensive. 10x? the hog fence will not rust, and I can climb on it as a ladder..
growingyourgreens
January 15, 2013 at 6:26 am
I used an Omega VRT330 Juicer. I would reccomend that model or the Omega 8004 or 8006, for people that want to juice leafy greens.
growingyourgreens
January 15, 2013 at 6:36 am
this bed is 2 feet x 15 feet long. On the dogs, feed them mashed up vegetable pulp from the juice, also fresh ground up coconut with some chicken mixxed in so it tastes good for them.
growingyourgreens
January 15, 2013 at 7:27 am
I was looking for a good juicer and I dont know what would be the best. could you tell me which one you used on a previous video you have.
crewlla
January 15, 2013 at 7:29 am
The hog wire looks better than the concrete reinforced wire. I will need to look for a source where I live.
QuickGardens
January 15, 2013 at 8:00 am
nice to have people like that and are that willing to try self sustainable ways of living!
MrGreenbudha
January 15, 2013 at 8:18 am
Oh HOW I wish I was your neighbor.. Move to the NorthEast, you can have use of our entire property!
domainjester
January 15, 2013 at 8:59 am
Kewl.
jhi1947
January 15, 2013 at 9:58 am
I think it’s time for the neighbour to take down his xmas decor? LOL I think you have a great arrangement with your neighbour. you get to use his space, and he gets free tomatoes and he doesn’t have to worry so much about maintaining that patch of grass.~Amanda
GettingThereGreen
January 15, 2013 at 10:14 am
love arugula(sp) salad
Ishkiia
January 15, 2013 at 11:04 am
Yes & no. Definitely water every other day, deeply, unless it’s been raining a lot and every day if the weather has been very hot. Insufficient watering can result in water stressed, diseased plants- blossom end rot to name one. Dry growing can result in split tomatoes if a heavy rain should occur (near maturity) and poor yields. I’ve experienced both as a result of improper watering. Even watering is key, and assists the plant in absorbing nutrients. My 2 cents (okay, a buck!)
rottenrobbie7
January 15, 2013 at 11:34 am
LOL @ the dogs. You should adopt them John! (and WTG for fostering btw!!)
bestestmama
January 15, 2013 at 11:56 am
You know what mate… when the oil and coal runs out everyone will be glad they got a head start growing their own food. Love the channel dude.
bilstonjay
January 15, 2013 at 12:48 pm
This is called Guerrilla Gardening. I have a circle I have been eying and a power-line right of way I also have been eying. I am a Guerrilla Garden Warrior : )
btigtime2
January 15, 2013 at 1:40 pm
John…didn’t know you did sharecropping, too. Good job!!!!!
jimbogu3
January 15, 2013 at 2:11 pm