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Tag: Square Foot Gardening

  • Grow Up Not Out

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    Extend the season by covering plants and growing cool weather crops such as peas, lettus, and chard. 500 people can be fed on one high-yield acre. I wonder how large a population could be supported in the world at that rate? Trim side shoots when trying to grow up. Place a net or frame on…

  • Basics of Square Foot Gardening

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    Layout Boxes Isles Grid Soil Plant Water Harvest Select Care Plant with the harvest in mind.Composting does not smell – if it smells it’s rotting, not composting.You need to turn the compost if it is smelling. Make a pile Layer it Use a variety of materials chop into small pieces to speed the process turn…