MorGreen » Garden https://morgreen.org Plant More Gardens Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:45:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 Urban Gardens https://morgreen.org/urban-gardens/ https://morgreen.org/urban-gardens/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:45:44 +0000 http://morgreen.org/?p=79 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

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Once again Happy Gardening!

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]]> https://morgreen.org/urban-gardens/feed/ 0 Gardening Basics https://morgreen.org/gardening-basics/ https://morgreen.org/gardening-basics/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:45:43 +0000 http://morgreen.org/?p=77 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.

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Happy Gardening!

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