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The word aeroponic is derived from the Latin meanings of 'aero' (air) and 'ponic' (work). Aeroponics uses air and water with nutrient for the growing of plants. Instead of being in soil the roots are suspended in the air with water sprayed or running over them. You can buy a unit that is commercially produced or make one yourself out of materials from aquarium and gardening equipment suppliers. This method of growing works great inside in the kitchen, in the living room, where ever you have the room. The root systems are really strong on these plants cause they aren't battling the usual culprits of viruses, bacteria, fungus and insects. We started cherry tomatoes and transplanted them outside when it was warm enough. They grew well into the first frost and had almost no problems.
We will be publishing more articles of interest to aeroponic gardeners here. You can also visit AeroGarden
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 07:55 |
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Saturday, 12 July 2008 13:37 |
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This chart augments our Companion Planting for Vegetables Chart. Now you can see what herbs will benefit your veggies.
| Herb: | Vegetable: |
| Basil | apples, asparagus, grapes, tomatoes |
| Chives | apples, cabbage, carrots, grape,
leeks, roses tomatoes |
| Clover | apples, brussel sprouts, cabbage and pears |
| Coriander | radish and spinach
| | Dill | brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, kohlrabi and leeks
| | Garlic | apples, string beans, lettuce, peaches, pears, plums and roses |
| Lavender | cabbage, citrus, tomatoes |
| Lemon Balm | potatoes, tomatoes |
| Mint | broccoli, cauliflower, kohldrabi, peas, tomatoes |
| Nasturtium | apples, apricots, cucumbers, zucchini |
| Parsely | artichokes, asparagus, lettuce and potatoes |
| Sage | carrots, cauliflower, grape, kohlrabi and tomatoes |
| Thyme | beans, cauliflower, eggplant and lettuce |
| Yarrow | Corn and rasberries |
Happy Gardening |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 July 2008 14:03 |
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Friday, 20 June 2008 10:32 |
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Companion Planting for Veggies
| PLANT | GOOD | NOT GOOD |
| Asparagus | Tomato, Parsley, Basil | |
| Beans | Most Veggies & Herbs | |
| Bush Bean | Cucumber, pototo, corn
celery | onion |
| Cabbage | Beets, onion, herbs, chard
spinach | strawberry, dill, tomato.pole beans |
| Carrot | Pea, lettuce, onion, sage,
rosemary, tomato | dill |
| Celery | onion, cabbage, tomato
nasturtium, bush bean | |
| Corn | Beans, potato, pea,
pumpkin, squash, cucumber | tomato |
| Cucumber | Pea, Sunflower, radish.bean, | |
| Eggplant | Marigold, bean | |
| Lettuce | Cucumber. Carrot, Radish, Strawberry | |
| Onion | Lettuce, beet, carrot, cabbage | beans, peas |
| Parsley | Asparagus, tomato | |
| Peas | Radish, carrot, turnip, bean corn | pototo, onion |
| Potato | Corn, bean, cabbage, marigolds | squash, tomato, pumpkin,
sunflower, cucumber |
| Radish | Pea, Nasturtium, Lettuce, Cucumber | |
| Spinach | Strawberry, fava bean | |
| Squash | Nasturtium, Corn, Marigold | Potato |
| Tomato | Onion, Nasturtium, Marigold,
Carrot, Parsley, Cucumber | cabbage, potato, fennel |
| Turnip | Pea | Potato |
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Last Updated on Friday, 20 June 2008 11:28 |
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Sunday, 01 June 2008 11:35 |
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Living in an urban area, we have all seen vacant lots, full of weeds, bottles and just sitting unutilized. How many times have you passed something like this and thought (wow, what could we do with that to make it productive?) With foodbanks reporting record numbers of people showing up who need help and under increasing pressure to find the funds and supplies, it's kind of a no-brainer. Why can't these spaces be used to help generate food for the hungry or simply to generate something positive for the community at large? It could be a good learning experience for the young people, increase the sense of community in the neighborhood, contribute much needed food for people in need and even help generate income for the community or block association. Well, there is an organization that is seeking to do just that. It's called Spin Farming. The acronym SPIN stands for S-mall P-lot IN-tensive. They have already set up track records in Philadelphia and Saskatoon, Canada using their methods. "SPIN is a non-technical, easy-to-learn and inexpensive-to-implement farming system that makes it possible to earn significant income from land bases under an acre in size. Whether you are new to farming, or want to farm in a new way, SPIN can work for you because: - Its precise revenue targeting formulas and organic-based techniques make it possible to gross $50,000+ from a half- acre.
- You don't need to own land. You can affordably rent a small piece of land adequate in size for SPIN-FARMING production.
- It works in either the city, country or small town.
- It fits into any lifestyle or life cycle."
You can visit their website at the link below for further information on Spin Farming. http://www.spinfarming.com/cities/consulting.php |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2008 11:37 |
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Thursday, 17 April 2008 14:53 |
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There is nothing nicer than having a small tranquil garden space you can rest or read in. Even the smallest of spaces can be transformed. The colors, fragrances and shade all contribute to the feeling of a small oasis in the midst of urban tumult. You can use many methods to get the most out of your small space whether it's flowers, food or tranquility that you seek. Next month, we'll have information on tub gardens for your urban garden.
Photo: Kimberly Funk
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 16:21 |
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