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- Posted April 22, 2012 by
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My bucket garden
I have had a garden fro roughly 5 years now. I built a 20'x10' raised bed in my parents back yard. It was might successful, from sweet potatoes, walking Egyptian onions, to tomatoes and others. I've read a few books and articles for ideas. I've even collected rainwater so I could water my plants more cheaply.
Now I'm in college and have my own apartment. I've tried a city community garden plot, but there were too many bugs, deer, and very weeded soil. Did not produce enough. So this year, I've tried a bucket garden. I bought Firehouse Pickle Buckets, for $2 which help their charity and it saves me some money. I drilled holes around bottom about 2" off the ground, so the soil can drain properly. I've planted peppers, tomatoes, a herb bucket, and I'm trying to raise some yellow onions. Going to plant some Thai Eggplant from seeds. Most of the materials I used for my garden come from local garden supply stores. Small business and always helpful. Also bought some unique varieties from The University of Alabama's Arboretum.
Now I'm in college and have my own apartment. I've tried a city community garden plot, but there were too many bugs, deer, and very weeded soil. Did not produce enough. So this year, I've tried a bucket garden. I bought Firehouse Pickle Buckets, for $2 which help their charity and it saves me some money. I drilled holes around bottom about 2" off the ground, so the soil can drain properly. I've planted peppers, tomatoes, a herb bucket, and I'm trying to raise some yellow onions. Going to plant some Thai Eggplant from seeds. Most of the materials I used for my garden come from local garden supply stores. Small business and always helpful. Also bought some unique varieties from The University of Alabama's Arboretum.
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