A place for the City Gardeners
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How to Harvest in Small:
A Guide to Apartment Gardening Even the tiniest apartment patio or fire escape can transform into a flourishing garden oasis. With clever solutions, urban apartment dwellers can enjoy homegrown fruits, veggies, and flowers steps from their door. This guide shares tips for unbounded apartment gardening possibilities. Introduction to Apartment Gardening Limited ground space and contractual…
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The Soilless Gardening Guide:
Growing Plants in Air, Water and Beyond Forget digging in the dirt! Adventurous gardeners are growing bountiful blooms and produce without soil. By harnessing hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and other techniques, plants can grow directly in water, mist, or custom blends. This guide covers how to garden soil-free. Introduction to Soilless Gardening Innovative gardeners are tossing…
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How to Garden in the City:
A Guide to Growing Gorgeous City Gardens Gardening in cities often requires creative solutions. But with the right approach, urban dwellers can cultivate thriving oases, even with limited space. This guide covers strategies for successfully gardening amidst the concrete jungle. Introduction City landscapes may lack the sprawling room of rural gardens. But don’t let small…
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How to Be an Urban Farmer:
A Guide to Growing Urban Agriculture Skills Urban farming involves growing fruits, vegetables, and other crops in urban settings like vacant lots, rooftops, and converted buildings. It presents unique challenges for growers. Aspiring city farmers can follow this guide to develop the essential skills needed for this rewarding field. Introduction Urban agriculture offers a chance…
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Can I Start Gardening Now:
Starting a Garden Now You look out at the dead of winter and wonder, can I really start gardening now? The answer is yes! With the right approach, planning, and protection, new gardens can be launched at nearly any time of year. Don’t let the calendar stop you from getting growing. This guide provides tips…
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Urban Farming for Profit:
Can City Agriculture Pay the Bills? Urban farms aim to grow fresh, hyperlocal produce. But do these city-based enterprises actually turn a profit? The potential income streams and economic hurdles faced by urban farmers vary greatly. This guide examines if and how urban agriculture can be made into a money-making venture. Introduction to Profitable Urban…
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Native Plants for Urban Gardens:
Eco-Friendly Choices for Greener Cities Non-native ornamentals dominate many urban green spaces. But native plants better support local wildlife, adapt to your climate, and promote sustainability. This guide explains how to incorporate hardy, ecologically vital native species into city gardens. Introduction to Native Plant Gardening Native plants naturally occur and evolved within a region. These…
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How to Introduce Kids to Gardening:
Growing Green Thumbs Gardening with children fosters a lifetime love of nature and healthy food. Kids thrive when engaged in hands-on outdoor activities and education. Family gardens provide fun opportunities to teach essential life lessons. This guide offers tips for nurturing green thumbs in children of all ages. Introduction to Kid Gardening Children possess innate…
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Is Gardening for All Ages:
Creating Accessible Urban Green Spaces The benefits of urban agriculture should be available to everyone regardless of physical ability. With inclusive design, community gardens and urban farms can accommodate diverse needs. Accessible gardening opens nature’s joys to all. This guide covers adapting spaces and practices to enable gardening for all ages. Introduction to Accessible Urban…
