20 Responses to “Growing Food in Containers in an Apartment or Condo – Planning your Vegetable Garden”
cozodapo
23. Aug, 2011
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Illchangeitlater
23. Aug, 2011
do you have a foolowup on this video? How the beds looked after they’ve been placed??I would love to see the results!
KimberleeMelissa
23. Aug, 2011
I really look forward to seeing this as well as seeing the boxes built.
FrankieFrankenmeiste
23. Aug, 2011
@growingyourgreens I felt the same when I read it! Then I did manage to find a few that were priced more affordably, but you almost have to get them on clearance. They are especially helpful for an area where you have to lug the water in…
online4videos
23. Aug, 2011
At the front bed, there’s a downspout RIGHT there: can’t find a more convenient place for a rain barrel to help with watering. But since it is at the front entrance to the home, some folks frown on ’seeing’ rain barrels. Also, condo associations sometimes have rules that are unfriendly to individuality, creativity, or progressive ideas. Here’s to hoping that she gets a terrific garden there.
Keep these awesome videos coming. I’m glad I’ve subscribed.
growingyourgreens
23. Aug, 2011
How about growing cover crops for a natural way to enrich the soil? I would also reccomend testing your NPK and see if you do need to add any of them. Compost has NPK (but in lower quantities). Im for “natures” which has naturally occuring (lower) levels of NPK than conventional farming. That being said, soybean (but gmo?) or alfalfa meal is a good plant sources, and bat guano and chicken manure is a good non plant source on Nitrogren.
growingyourgreens
23. Aug, 2011
I have that book! Some of the self watering containers are expensive.. but if you gave the money, they are worth it.
FrankieFrankenmeiste
23. Aug, 2011
For a space that size, check out self watering containers. There’s even a book “Incredible Vegetables From SelfWatering Containers” that can help you.
loui0008
23. Aug, 2011
Ure a total inspiration! I’m in an apartment with some patio space and will be following this project closely, thanks.
OS253
23. Aug, 2011
Thank you, John. I really like this video since I live in an apartment. It’s great advice. I can’t wait for the updates.
SaveThePlanetBeVegan
23. Aug, 2011
please show us how to build custom boxes.
SaveThePlanetBeVegan
23. Aug, 2011
nice, can wait for your next vid since i’m in an apartment.
halleysmommy
24. Aug, 2011
PS… I think a little guerilla gardening is in order in that median @ the 7:42 mark… I’m thinking swiss chard or a pretty bed of arugula??
halleysmommy
24. Aug, 2011
So glad u have two new garden friends you’re helping out… And I’m really looking forward to seeing the updates.
skybirdbird
24. Aug, 2011
good stuff…
Praxxus55712
24. Aug, 2011
Growing cukes on the balcony sounds really cool. If someone is at your door below you, you can shake the vine and do an organic cuke attack on them.
atticus9799
24. Aug, 2011
@mreisma cow, chicken or turkey manure has a high nitrogen content as does alfalfa meal. You can also make compost tea which will have a fairly high nitrogen content.
mreisma
24. Aug, 2011
jon, we know you use rock dust and compost, but what would you suggest for NPK? the compost that im using has low nitrogen high carbon. where can i get an organic source of nitrogen?
cozodapo
23. Aug, 2011
facebook phytopod vertical gardeners
Illchangeitlater
23. Aug, 2011
do you have a foolowup on this video? How the beds looked after they’ve been placed??I would love to see the results!
KimberleeMelissa
23. Aug, 2011
I really look forward to seeing this as well as seeing the boxes built.
FrankieFrankenmeiste
23. Aug, 2011
@growingyourgreens I felt the same when I read it! Then I did manage to find a few that were priced more affordably, but you almost have to get them on clearance. They are especially helpful for an area where you have to lug the water in…
online4videos
23. Aug, 2011
At the front bed, there’s a downspout RIGHT there: can’t find a more convenient place for a rain barrel to help with watering. But since it is at the front entrance to the home, some folks frown on ’seeing’ rain barrels. Also, condo associations sometimes have rules that are unfriendly to individuality, creativity, or progressive ideas. Here’s to hoping that she gets a terrific garden there.
Keep these awesome videos coming. I’m glad I’ve subscribed.
growingyourgreens
23. Aug, 2011
How about growing cover crops for a natural way to enrich the soil? I would also reccomend testing your NPK and see if you do need to add any of them. Compost has NPK (but in lower quantities). Im for “natures” which has naturally occuring (lower) levels of NPK than conventional farming. That being said, soybean (but gmo?) or alfalfa meal is a good plant sources, and bat guano and chicken manure is a good non plant source on Nitrogren.
growingyourgreens
23. Aug, 2011
I have that book! Some of the self watering containers are expensive.. but if you gave the money, they are worth it.
FrankieFrankenmeiste
23. Aug, 2011
For a space that size, check out self watering containers. There’s even a book “Incredible Vegetables From SelfWatering Containers” that can help you.
loui0008
23. Aug, 2011
Ure a total inspiration! I’m in an apartment with some patio space and will be following this project closely, thanks.
OS253
23. Aug, 2011
Thank you, John. I really like this video since I live in an apartment. It’s great advice. I can’t wait for the updates.
SaveThePlanetBeVegan
23. Aug, 2011
please show us how to build custom boxes.
SaveThePlanetBeVegan
23. Aug, 2011
nice, can wait for your next vid since i’m in an apartment.
halleysmommy
24. Aug, 2011
PS… I think a little guerilla gardening is in order in that median @ the 7:42 mark… I’m thinking swiss chard or a pretty bed of arugula??
halleysmommy
24. Aug, 2011
So glad u have two new garden friends you’re helping out… And I’m really looking forward to seeing the updates.
skybirdbird
24. Aug, 2011
good stuff…
Praxxus55712
24. Aug, 2011
Growing cukes on the balcony sounds really cool. If someone is at your door below you, you can shake the vine and do an organic cuke attack on them.
atticus9799
24. Aug, 2011
@mreisma cow, chicken or turkey manure has a high nitrogen content as does alfalfa meal. You can also make compost tea which will have a fairly high nitrogen content.
mreisma
24. Aug, 2011
jon, we know you use rock dust and compost, but what would you suggest for NPK? the compost that im using has low nitrogen high carbon. where can i get an organic source of nitrogen?
VivianRinSC
24. Aug, 2011
Can’t wait to see what you end up making here…
72542
24. Aug, 2011
Excellent