CatPhish Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 for a first time urban gardener… I’ll take any advice you want to pass along (preferably organic) So far I’ve added manure and egg shells to the soil. Planted some thyme, chives basil, cherry tomatoes, and carrots. My plan is to add some regular tomato plants, cucumber and perhaps a variety of peppers.I’ve been reading lots about companion gardening, hence the basil and carrots with my tomatoes.I’ve also read about hair clippings and old shoes to keep animals at bay. Any more tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 mint for mojitos. also bramah is a good gardening beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 paging starhead...he'll hook you up good and proper... drop him a pm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 check out "carrots love tomatoes" for good advice on companion planting. Square foot gardening by Mel Bartholemew has some great advice on starting a small scale intensive garden. Check out biointensive gardening, and have a look at John Jeavons. Good luck! Last frost this year is rumoured to be May 25th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Funk Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 go to a flooring store and get at least 6 lengths of carpet laying tack strip, that should help keep the animals at bay! heheheh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 As an extension to my "Any good Books?" thread.... recommendations for great urban gardening books please! Organic, space maximization, companion planting, soil development, whatever!I sort of laughed after looking at the Square Foot Gardening books as this is very similar to an idea I have been cultivating in my brain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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