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What wood do I use for raised garden bed?

What wood do I use for raised garden bed?

Image by Rachael & Zane Ross A 4′ x 8′ x 10" raised garden bed in our backyard growing heirloom tomatoes along with other veggies. Question by Yep, Its me!: What wood do I use for raised garden bed? I am looking for inexpensive wood for a 3 1/2 ft by 10 ft area, that […]

I have a vegetable garden next to the property fence. The rain water from slightly higher neighbor’s property?

Image by MB Jarrosak hammerandhoe.wordpress.com/ Question by Chris: I have a vegetable garden next to the property fence. The rain water from slightly higher neighbor’s property? I have a vegetable garden next to the property fence. The rain water from slightly higher neighbor’s property comes to my vegetable garden. This water is contaminated with stools […]

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Organic Fertilizer for Hay Pastures?

Image by Fugue These bones are to be ground into a fine powder to make bone meal, which will be used in organic fertiliser. Question by Fishstick: Organic Fertilizer for Hay Pastures? We’re contemplating using organic fertlizier for our hay pastures this year, but we’re wondering if anyone out there has used it, and how […]

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What is the best way to keep the weeds down in a raised bed garden?

Image by Rachael & Zane Ross A 4′ x 6′ x 10" raised garden bed in our tiny backyard growing heirloom tomato plants. Question by : What is the best way to keep the weeds down in a raised bed garden? Give your answer to this question below!

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What is the best kind of organic fertilizer on the market?

Image by Fugue The wood in these crates provide an excellent source of wood chips for use in producing organic fertiliser and growing media. Question by comedycatalyst: What is the best kind of organic fertilizer on the market? NOT! manure…I stay away from that as often as possible. Add your own answer in the comments!

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looking for info on raised bed gardens?

Image by diroussel Laying out the border of the raised beds. Question by danswoodcrafts: looking for info on raised bed gardens? i’m interested in the raised bed technique, for vegetables and herbs if some one with experience could give me some ideas as to what to use it would be appreciated Feel free to answer […]

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How can I keep my cats from using my vegetable garden as a litter box??

Image by The Forum News Photo by Melissa Robertson Question by drissy29: How can I keep my cats from using my vegetable garden as a litter box?? It’s a boxed in area..actually there are two. I just took 2 wheelbarrels full of cat poop out and am now ready to plant my vegetable garden. Someone […]

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creating a vegetable garden in soil previously used as the dog “bathroom”?

Image by clattermonger The sacks contain gravel excavated from the gutter at the side of the garden. Question by colleen s: creating a vegetable garden in soil previously used as the dog “bathroom”? i am hoping to turn an area of the backyard that was previously the bathroom-domain of the family dog for the past […]

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How often should I apply organic fertilizer?

Image by kerolic This rice has only 1 harvest per year, but is more resistant that the one in the lowland. It grows without any external fertilizer. Once the seeds has been harvested, the stem remains and creates the organic fertilizer for the next crop Question by Louise: How often should I apply organic fertilizer? […]

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What is the difference between organic fertilizer and compost?

Image by Doug Beckers Fertiliser I have added to get the potatoes started. Certified as organic by the BFA (Biological Farmers of Australia) Question by Beach bum: What is the difference between organic fertilizer and compost? What do you think? Answer below!

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