Build a Straw Bale Greenhouse!
A greenhouse made from straw bales? It’s certainly interesting but many would be doubtful about this idea. Yes, it’s affordable (even money-saving for some), environment friendly and provides good insulation. But is it strong enough? The good news is a straw bale greenhouse is just like any other construction project – it could either be a disaster or […]
Build a City-Proof Garden to Protect Your Produce From Rodents
Is gardening in the city proving to be difficult because of rodents? Then city-proof garden project is for you! This city-proof garden is a very simple structure that you can build within a day given the right tools and complete materials. With this garden, your produce safe should be safe from critters while still getting all […]
Vertical Gardening 101: Trellis and Raised Garden Box Combo’s Amazing Benefits
Having a small backyard shouldn’t stop you from growing any kind of produce that you want! There are plenty of solutions for backyard gardening but a trellis and raised garden box combo is a very efficient example, especially for anything that likes to climb or needs support. Cucumbers, snap peas, green beans, tomatoes… ah, just think about that fresh, great-tasting, organic food you can […]
How to Make Your Own Potato Grow Bags
Potato grow bags or tater totes offer no-dig convenience and help a lot in growing your own, good-quality spuds! You can buy potato bins from stores, but you can save more or have more potato grow bags for the same cost if you DIY… Making your own potato grow bags is very easy and it brings a number […]
Garden Trellis From Old Bike Tires
Here’s another great example of upcycling! It’s easy to find old (and not so old) bikes that have fallen out of favor. We’ve done posts on using bikes for everything from generating power to building fences. This simple idea just takes the two wheels and turns them into a trellis! Thousands of bikes are dumped every week […]
DIY Waist High Planter Box
This easy and inexpensive DIY waist high planter box is a great addition to your garden. One of the most obvious benefits is that your produce are not directly on the ground. This keeps your plants safe as they are away from critter’s reach. Another benefit is the ease of access. This is very important […]
DIY Raised Herb Planter
Do you need to keep critters away from your herbs? Does tending to your plants make it hard for your back? Then a raised planter like this may be the solution. One of the advantages this planter offers is that your herbs are not planted directly on the ground. Your plants are safe as this […]
Sturdy and Stylish: A 7-Step Journey to Your Concrete Garden Bed Brace
Growing your own produce is a great way to cut food costs. And building your own raised garden bed is a perfect start. However, you will find that through years of gardening, you’ll have to replace the end boards of your raised bed due to rotting. Say goodbye to the woes of wood and welcome […]
4 Quick Steps to Growing Potatoes in Buckets the No-Dig Way!
We know that potatoes can easily be grown in a single bucket. But you can make harvesting easier too by using two buckets instead of one! Growing potatoes in buckets is simple and very effective. A windowed inner bucket allows you to have better access to your produce. No need to dig out all the soil in your […]
Grow Potatoes Vertically With 5 Easy Wire-Fencing Tricks!
Do you ever feel like there’s never enough garden space for all the plants you want to grow in your yard? It’s one of the challenges of urban living as lot sizes continue to shrink. However limited your garden space may be, it doesn’t need to hinder your ability to cultivate your own food. The key […]
