Soil is the foundation of any garden. It consists of a mixture of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and the countless organisms that together support plant growth. Soil should be …Read More about Compost: growing soil gallery
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Container gardening gallery
For many people gardening in cities requires planting in pots and containers. Whether it is a few pots on a window sill, several hanging baskets or a series of box …Read More about Container gardening gallery
Vertical gardening gallery
Vertical gardening is for gardeners who do not have a lot of horizontal space. It has become a niche science these days with many elaborate and quite amazing systems, often …Read More about Vertical gardening gallery
Growing salad gallery
Growing salad in containers is a relatively new approach that avoids many of the problems associated with open soil cultivation. The “cut and come again” method, which provides a constant …Read More about Growing salad gallery
Growing tomatoes gallery
Cities are ideal places for growing tomatoes. Tomatoes require relatively little space, can be grown in soil beds or containers and thrive when attached to walls and structures. They can …Read More about Growing tomatoes gallery
Growing cucumbers gallery
Cucumbers and squash grow well in the city. In terms of reliability they grow better than tomatoes. If a summer is part wet and part dry they thrive while tomatoes …Read More about Growing cucumbers gallery