Courtesy Stock.XCHNG When containter gardening in dry climates, choose plastic or glazed pots, which retain more moisture than terra-cotta pots. Also, add a saucer under each pot, so excess water can be used later. When I moved from the Pacific Northwest to Colorado, I brought along my gardening tools — but I was ill-equipped for […]
Use eco-friendly alternatives to keep mosquitoes from biting you and your urban livestock.
Consider espaliering a fruit tree to grow fruit and spice up the look of your urban farm. An espalier is a fruit tree or shrub that has been pruned and trained to grow in a flat, two-dimensional plane. This type of growing can be useful in small, narrow spaces that are common in urban gardens, […]
When it comes to sustainability (and taste), heirloom plants could be the urban farmer’s key to success.
