3 Ways People Are Growing Their Own Food in Cities - article

[jojo54]

BYC linked in article "3 Ways People Are Growing Their Own Food in Cities" plus info on window gardens.

http://www.greenerideal.com/lifesty...s-people-are-growing-their-own-food-in-cities

 

[digitS']

Those bottles in the window are so clever, JoJo!

I suppose a light fixture should always be set up in my best south window when the seedlings go out there but I've only done that a couple of times, over the years. Sunlight does a reasonable job at doing what is necessary. Of course, my plants don't stay there long.

There's a greenhouse and then the gardens. But, here's the thing: My gardens are not on my land . I have had one garden at an elderly gardener's rental property for the last 14 years! My garden in Dad's backyard was there even longer. I drove nearly 30 miles to tend those plants!

Even now that Dad has moved, my large veggie garden is 20 miles from home. Are the commutes worth it, I think so .

Out in the countryside, there are so many homes on acreage with the property owners having absolutely NO USE for the land! Horses were fairly popular 20 years ago . . . seems like llamas nearly took over there for awhile. I mean -- I know of one "field" of about 3 acres that is religiously sprayed with herbicide by the owner EVERY year!!



An urban gardener doesn't need to be confined to his or her window or balcony if a broader horizon is desired .

Steve

 

[jojo54]

I agree with you. Gardeners can always find fertile soil if they look. Many people here garden but just as many leave the land sit. One neighbour does nothing but mow the weeds once a year in the fall. Seems a shame since we have such a nice long growing season. But with the heat, you need to be able to water and without a well you wouldn't have enough water.

 

[vfem]

The woman who created the window farm for inner city gardening... she got funding raising money on KickStarter.com. I saw her info over there.

I was trying to get funding through them... and failed. Oh well....

Going to read the article now, thanks!