Path to Freedom – Water Wise Gardening
dervaes asked:
February 2007 – Urban eco-pioneer, Anais Dervaes, demonstrates an ancient & efficient method of irrigation using ollas (unglazed clay pots) which are gradually making a comeback in our water challenged world. The principle behind the olla is that unglazed terracotta is porous, and when buried in the ground will slowly seep moisture to [...]
How thick does a concrete slab need to be for a greenhouse?
whiteskyliner asked: I want to build a greenhouse, about 10ft by 12ft, by 7-8 ft. high. I figure I will excavate the soil, build a ‘box’ for the foundation with railway ties and maybe a plastic liner [so the concrete doesn't flow away into the soil]. Should I install bolts to fasten the greenhouse to [...]
How to Make a Worm Farm
How to Make a Worm Farm
Worms can do wonders for the garden: they aerate the soil and their castings are an excellent fertilizer. To get a constant supply of this worm fertilizer as well as extra worms for the garden, start a worm farm. Use Red Worms or Tiger Worms only (available from most plant [...]
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