I already have this particular project on my "to-do" gardening list for
this season as I have made a commitment to grow 7 different
varieties of potatoes. This vertical, "build as you go", potato tower will
work great in the limited space that I have.
Take a look at the detailed instructions on how to build this potato
tower and how you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes this season.
Of course results may vary, but still worth a try.
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This bin is built using one 4x8 sheet of the
extra-thick lattice panels. The "open"
feature of the lattice allows for quicker,
easier composting. It's easy to take apart,
which is all you have to do when you want
to use the compost. This good-sized box is
best for vegetable gardeners - a place to
compost your grass, carrot tops, corn
shucks, tomato stems - anything from your
garden.
The 24-inch dimension means that no part
of the interior is ever more than 1 foot from
available sources of oxygen and nitrogen -
critical for complete composting. This
means you don't have to touch your
compost after throwing it in - no stirring, no
turning, no layering, no having to transfer
from one bin to another. The 2-foot narrow
dimension assures that your yard waste,
etc. will compost evenly and completely
over the course of the composting year. If
you need faster composting, Build a
Tumbling Composter.
Click here for the Step by Step instructions
Trellises are popular for growing climbing
vines like morning glories or pole beans.
But the ones sold at garden centers are
often expensive. Saplings can be used, but
these rot quickly.
Using fairly cheap materials, you can make
a very sturdy support on your own, and it
should last for years.
Click here for the Step by Step instructions
If you are looking for a great way to grow fresh veggies, fruits or herbs at home, and want to make it a little easier on yourself (and in many cases your back), raised beds are a great way to go. Not only are raised beds beneficial for many “growing” reasons, but if you have an eye for design, you can construct raised beds in such a way, that will have your neighbors awestruck.
Here is our list as to what makes raised bed gardening a huge plus for your yard. Comment below to tell us why you have raised beds in your garden.
- You can make them as high as you want. If you have problems with your back and/or bending over you can elevate your raised beds without any ill effects on your plants.
- If you decide to build your raised beds out of wood, it makes for a great way to attach other items to your raised beds, such as your bean or pea trellis, maybe a few PVC hoop houses and so on.
- Because your raised beds are elevated, it will create a perfect scenario to allow for excess water runoff. This helps in preventing overwatering.
- You can create raised beds that are large enough for many plants, yet small enough where you can work your raised beds without actually having to step into the garden. When you do not step on the soil you are not compacting it, therefore the roots of your vegetable plants can breathe.
- They are easier to weed. While I have no “scientific” data to back this claim up, to me, I have found keeping my raised beds weed free, is much easier then my larger garden bed that is not raised.
There are plenty of step by step instructions online for building great raised beds. Find one that suits your yard, size, gardening style and so on. You won’t be disappointed.
