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Growing a Year’s Worth of Produce on 1000 Sq. Ft. In 4 Hours a Week (Permaculture Garden)

September 3, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes 1 Comment

urban permaculture garden

Can you imagine a garden that gives you a year’s worth of food yet given only 4 hours of work a week? Kat Lavers and her partner, Danny, have lived in a suburban block for ten years and have transformed their hundred square-meter garden into a food-producing space. Watch the video below as Kat shows […]

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Going Potty Permaculture Style

August 31, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

permaculture

Vast spaces of land aren’t required to make your farm. If you want to create a permaculture garden in a small area, try out container gardening. Believe it or not, you can grow your own food in pots, cans, plastic bottles, and even old boots. As long as there is light and shade, your plants […]

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6 Vegetables to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

August 27, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes 1 Comment

green leafy vegetables - fall harvest

If you want an abundant fall garden, start planting your crops midsummer. The key is to plant fast-growing crops while the soil is still warm so that the seeds germinate quicker. Here are six vegetables that you can grow now for a fall harvest: Cucumber – Cucumbers seeds sprout faster in warm temperatures, and you […]

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Gardening with Allen: Cut Back Heat-damaged Plants

August 24, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes 1 Comment

heat-damaged plants

Heat may have damaged many plants over the summer. Container plants have suffered the most, and the heat did not spare trees. With all of their dried leaves and dead flowers, you might consider throwing away those plants. But don’t do that, because it’s not over for these plants. Key takeaways: Plants have a transpiration […]

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How to Grow Your Own Backyard Berries in Containers

August 21, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

berries

Growing your own fruit garden is a cheap way to get your tasty fruits right from your backyard. Berries can grow in spaces like window boxes, hanging baskets, and pots on your patio. Growing berries in containers have plenty of benefits, such as little to no weeding and keeping slugs away from your fruits. Key […]

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Permaculture Techniques for Container Gardening

August 19, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

Container Vegetable Gardening

After Molly’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer, she and her husband decided to eat healthier. But, unfortunately, organic food is much more expensive than usual food, and Molly’s grocery bills are out of budget. To top it off, she lives in a rental home along with her family, and the owners told them not to […]

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Trough Trend Filling up: Large Containers Can be Used for Flowers, Veggies, Water Features

August 16, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

trough planter

“Everyone has heard that old saying: You can lead a horse to the trough, and if he doesn’t drink, make it a planter. Just kidding. But if you choose to jump on one of the hottest trends in the country, you can make your own jokes about some old caballo.” If you’re looking to start […]

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Creative Ideas for Plant Shelves

August 14, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

plant shelves

Having indoor plants can improve the look of your house and also your productivity and mental health. If you’re looking to add plants to your small space, plant shelves can make it easier to do so. Plant shelves allow you to display many plants in a small area, water many plants at once, and brighten […]

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Planting in Pots and Other Ways of Playing with Permaculture in the Big City

August 12, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

permaculture - indoor

Growing your farm doesn’t need huge land, a tractor, and complete self-sufficiency. You can grow your food inside your house. So creating a garden even in a small home isn’t as hard you think. But you better have pots and planters because they will be the key to your home garden. Key takeaways: You can […]

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The REACH Project Holds Family Farm Day, Helps Families Build Their Own Container Garden

August 10, 2021 By Stephanie Reyes Leave a Comment

container garden grandpa and grandson

Growing your own container garden brings many benefits, such as spending less money in the grocery, controlling when you harvest your food, providing healthier options for your meals, and encouraging you to get in touch with nature. That is what the REACH project aims to teach to families all over Texas. The REACH project is […]

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