Urban Farming and Food Gardening! cubit |
| Urban farming can mean something different to everyone who does it, so this is an open place for anyone who grows food without a full-scale farm. Whether you have a single windowsill herb pot in a studio apartment or a half acre in the suburbs with apple trees and a henhouse, this is the place for you. Come share the trials and successes of gardening within the confines of city life, whether you're a full-time urban homesteader or an occasional dabbler in the garden. |
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| Main |
marti | Mar 13, 2013 1:43 PM |
| Garden stories and photos |
gardengus | Jun 7, 2013 1:56 PM |
| Vegetables and Fruits |
CajuninKy | Feb 18, 2015 4:04 PM |
| Herbs |
CajuninKy | Oct 23, 2016 8:21 PM |
| Livestock and Other Animals |
CajuninKy | Nov 30, 2011 1:30 AM |
| Gardening methods |
bitbit | Apr 10, 2012 10:02 AM |
| Pests, Diseases and Garden Troubles |
bitbit | Mar 30, 2012 5:28 PM |
| Garden Fresh Recipes |
bitbit | Mar 24, 2012 9:45 PM |
| Miscellany and Chat |
gardengus | Mar 18, 2013 4:59 PM |
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What is an urban farm? By bit bit on April 12, 2011 From growing a single pot of herbs in the windowsill of a studio apartment to growing rows of crops in place of a front lawn, more and more city-dwellers are producing their own food. Although we can't always grow as much as people with more land, urban farmers learn to make the most of the conditions we have and produce delicious, healthy food rather than depend on the supermarket. In this article, I'll take you on a tour of my urban farm and talk a bit about the whys and hows of growing food in the city. |
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Winter gardening on the urban farm By bit bit on October 23, 2011 A big part of self-sufficiency is being able to provide for oneself all year, not just when the weather's nice. And, with the right planning and preparation, it's entirely possible to harvest all winter in most climates. If you've thought about growing some food in the colder parts of the year, read on for tips and tricks. |
