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Hydroponic Gardening

Mike Lopez — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:45:53 +0000

With the current price of groceries, the ability to grow your own tomatoes, fresh salad greens and herbs is especially desirable. With hydroponics, there is no need for a large space to grow your own, so there a large plot of land or even a yard, for that matter, is required. Imagine having fresh greens with no chemical additives as close as your patio or any spare space in your home or apartment, where you will set up you own mini garden. There is no need for soil, tilling and hoeing, as hydroponics plants are grown in water where the nutrients required by the plants are added.

Hydroponics are also a great way to get your children involved in a green hobby, where they will be able to see the results of their efforts and learn of the healthy value of vegetables and the beauty of flowers that they have played a part in growing while creating a passive educational event. There is a large body of information available to the home hydroponics enthusiast and many kits that will enable you to get started on this fabulous agricultural and culinary adventure.

Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydroponics—at-Home-and-for-Beginners/?ALLSTEPS

Urban Gardens

Mike Lopez — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:45:44 +0000

Welcome to the Jungle… Is axle Rose stuck in your head now? Just thought I would break ground… get it break ground! Ok, once again my dry humor, let’s get started. So you want to know more about starting your own urban garden. Excellent choice, there is a surge in the demand and popularity of urban or community gardens. They are being started all over the United States in local neighborhoods, as school projects both high school and institutions of higher learning. They are a great source of organic and natural food promoting a healthier lifestyle. With the alarming rate of increased obesity in this country the urban garden is the way to go. Here are some fun tips about starting your own urban garden:

Raised beds are a good place to start your garden either on a paved surface or deck, great for roof tops or apartments
On your raised bed you can use large planter boxes which are great for planting tomatoes, corn, peas, greens and more
For water run offs a rain garden is good and fun to watch

Once again Happy Gardening!

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/05/29/491271/how-urban-farming-can-transform-our-cities-and-our-agricultural-system/

Gardening Basics

Mike Lopez — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:45:43 +0000

In your heart your thumb is as green as the Garden of Eden, but with your actual thumb not so much. No worries, in this blog we are going to hook you up, or should I say plow you in the right direction. “Plow you”, get it… well never mind the dry attempts at humor, let’s get started.

First you need to select a good space. This spot should be in an area in your yard where it can get plenty of exposure from the sun and not be obstructed from the rain. Next the soil is very important to this process remember good soil, good growth. You can have your soil tested to see what your dealing with exactly. Finally, decide what type of garden you will be setting up i.e., flowers or vegetables. Whatever your choice consider your seeds carefully. You can ask the store expert where you buy your seeds for some helpful tips on your selection as well as on what pest control to use.

Happy Gardening!

http://simplehomemade.net/5-gardening-basics-for-beginners/