Comments on: Growing Edibles in Small Spaces http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces P. Allen Smith is an award-winning garden expert, author, and television host. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:12:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: buy twitter followers cheap http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26382 buy twitter followers cheap Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:50:17 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26382 I am regular visitor, how are you everybody? This paragraph posted at this web site is truly pleasant. I am regular visitor, how are you everybody? This paragraph posted at this web site is truly pleasant.

]]> By: Anne Carpenter http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26321 Anne Carpenter Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:40:36 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26321 I have raised veggies in pots on my deck for several years and Yes, you will want to fertilize on a very regular schedule using the recomended amounts. If not you'll get very poor yields. I've found that liquid fertilizers are the easiest to deal with for most applications. I have raised veggies in pots on my deck for several years and Yes, you will want to fertilize on a very regular schedule using the recomended amounts. If not you’ll get very poor yields. I’ve found that liquid fertilizers are the easiest to deal with for most applications.

]]> By: Ann Majors http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26248 Ann Majors Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:07:32 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26248 I saw your show today re test farms across the country. I'd like to know how do I see the test results... or what companys have the veg/flowers etc the test farms tested for sale..??? I'm interested in which kind of lavender to grow to use in cookie making/edible fragrant.. and can use stems for spears... I'm very fond of the smell of lavender. just to have about the house also... Also interested in best fig tree for Chicago... type want small tree big fruit. Ann Chicago I saw your show today re test farms across the country. I’d like to know how do I see the test results… or what companys have the veg/flowers etc the test farms tested for sale..???
I’m interested in which kind of lavender to grow to use in cookie making/edible fragrant.. and can use stems for spears…
I’m very fond of the smell of lavender. just to have about the house also…
Also interested in best fig tree for Chicago… type want small tree big fruit. Ann Chicago

]]> By: Rita Hopper http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26244 Rita Hopper Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:02:34 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26244 Right on! I have an old galvanized tub from the 1930's that has mescaline greens, an old oval canner with peas and spinach and cilantro in an odd pot - and so far they have thumbed their noses at the frosty nights and I am enjoying fresh veggies! Right on! I have an old galvanized tub from the 1930′s that has mescaline greens, an old oval canner with peas and spinach and cilantro in an odd pot – and so far they have thumbed their noses at the frosty nights and I am enjoying fresh veggies!

]]> By: Mike Lyons http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26240 Mike Lyons Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:03:23 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26240 Yaakov, as a member of the titanium hip family I also wanted something more manageable for my gardening hobby. I came across this website, http://ana-white.com/2010/05/hack-natural-rustic-cedar-raised-beds.html?page=1 . It has several good attributes. First it is cheap to make. Next it is pretty easy to make. Lastly, if it works in Alaska, I figure it will work anywhere. Hope this helps! Yaakov, as a member of the titanium hip family I also wanted something more manageable for my gardening hobby. I came across this website, http://ana-white.com/2010/05/hack-natural-rustic-cedar-raised-beds.html?page=1 . It has several good attributes. First it is cheap to make. Next it is pretty easy to make. Lastly, if it works in Alaska, I figure it will work anywhere. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Diane http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26195 Diane Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:31:26 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26195 Hi Allen, I recently read one of your articles on the benefits of wood ashes on lawns. I have access to ashes, just not sure the best way of applying the cloud-like remains in an efficient manner. Any ideas? Hi Allen, I recently read one of your articles on the benefits of wood ashes on lawns. I have access to ashes, just not sure the best way of applying the cloud-like remains in an efficient manner. Any ideas?

]]> By: donna http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26175 donna Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:12:17 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26175 I have an elderly lady friend and she has a small garden and about everything she can grows up. She has an old bed spring she leans up against the side of her garage and that is what every thing grows up on. After it is growing you don't even see the spring. She is from Lebenon and they use what they have or can get their hands on. I have an elderly lady friend and she has a small garden and about everything she can grows up. She has an old bed spring she leans up against the side of her garage and that is what every thing grows up on. After it is growing you don’t even see the spring. She is from Lebenon and they use what they have or can get their hands on.

]]> By: Yaakov Bright http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26172 Yaakov Bright Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:21:15 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26172 Thanks. However, at 65 (and actually eating from our first winter garden!) with 4 hip replacements, my wife and I need instructions, not ideas. She is a breast cancer survivor and gets weak some days. Lots of your terminology is new to us. We have lots of land, but raised gardens would suit us better. Can you recommend a beginner's guide? Thanks. However, at 65 (and actually eating from our first winter garden!) with 4 hip replacements, my wife and I need instructions, not ideas. She is a breast cancer survivor and gets weak some days.

Lots of your terminology is new to us. We have lots of land, but raised gardens would suit us better.

Can you recommend a beginner’s guide?

]]> By: Kay http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26167 Kay Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:49:20 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26167 Several years ago my husband and I set up a garden for his father using an old rinse washtub(it had 2 connecting tubs) on legs. We planted tomatoes in it and used a small child's wading pool set up on a wooden cable spool-it was about 3 foot high and probably 4 foot across for a small flower garden. My father-in-law chose the flowers and really enjoyed being able to "garden" again, he could just walk around his mini garden to water or weed. Maybe something like this will help for your father. Good luck and happy gardening. Several years ago my husband and I set up a garden for his father using an old rinse washtub(it had 2 connecting tubs) on legs. We planted tomatoes in it and used a small child’s wading pool set up on a wooden cable spool-it was about 3 foot high and probably 4 foot across for a small flower garden. My father-in-law chose the flowers and really enjoyed being able to “garden” again, he could just walk around his mini garden to water or weed. Maybe something like this will help for your father. Good luck and happy gardening.

]]> By: Edith James http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26164 Edith James Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:01:18 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26164 My Grow Camp has kept us in fresh greens all winter but it is a little bit challenging for even my strong back...my stool has helped. But we've had really cold weather and it provided enough protection to keep us fed...and we have salads every day + greens in eggs for breakfast. My Grow Camp has kept us in fresh greens all winter but it is a little bit challenging for even my strong back…my stool has helped. But we’ve had really cold weather and it provided enough protection to keep us fed…and we have salads every day + greens in eggs for breakfast.

]]> By: Edith James http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26163 Edith James Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:58:52 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26163 Try burying them half-way or third way...I do that with large plastic terra cotta looking pots, then cut bottoms out, level and fill with good compost and time release fertilizer. Look great and give the roots more protection. I do that method for specimen trees, climatis, and anything I want to stand out. Try burying them half-way or third way…I do that with large plastic terra cotta looking pots, then cut bottoms out, level and fill with good compost and time release fertilizer. Look great and give the roots more protection. I do that method for specimen trees, climatis, and anything I want to stand out.

]]> By: Edith James http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26162 Edith James Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:55:11 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26162 Go to www.juiceplus.com/+ej89384 and check out the incredible Grow Tower. It's a little pricey, but easy to use and production is incredible! OR use pots with stakes (i like the green plastic type), strings tacked to this or that...lots of ways to get vertical! Go to http://www.juiceplus.com/+ej89384 and check out the incredible Grow Tower. It’s a little pricey, but easy to use and production is incredible! OR use pots with stakes (i like the green plastic type), strings tacked to this or that…lots of ways to get vertical!

]]> By: Barbara Thompson http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26161 Barbara Thompson Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:43:55 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26161 Please contact Dr. Deb Tolman who is promoting "Keyhole Garden" adapted from Africa. She was on KLRU PBS in Austin, TX with this design. She has 3. Please contact Dr. Deb Tolman who is promoting “Keyhole Garden” adapted from Africa. She was on KLRU PBS in Austin, TX
with this design. She has 3.

]]> By: Christine http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26159 Christine Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:30:44 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26159 Allen, What size are the raised beds you've pictured? Also, what size are your terracotta pots? I have a 4x8 raised bed, but would like to let it rest this year. These containers look great! I've tried plants in galvanized pails, but they burn from the roots out in the SC heat! Christine Allen,
What size are the raised beds you’ve pictured? Also, what size are your terracotta pots? I have a 4×8 raised bed, but would like to let it rest this year. These containers look great!

I’ve tried plants in galvanized pails, but they burn from the roots out in the SC heat!

Christine

]]> By: alma http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26156 alma Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:12:24 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26156 How do you start a vertical herb and vegetable garden? I want t start one now for my 70th yr old dad as a birthday gift but he cannot bent down to ground to take care of garden. Please help with ideas? Thank you so much, I'm new to your website and I`m loving it. How do you start a vertical herb and vegetable garden? I want t start one now for my 70th yr old dad as a birthday gift but he cannot bent down to ground to take care of garden. Please help with ideas? Thank you so much, I’m new to your website and I`m loving it.

]]> By: Patty http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26155 Patty Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:39:23 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26155 Thank you Allen for these ideas, please send more. With this economy everyone from families, singles and especially seniors can benefit. I had to move to an apartment and miss having a garden and fresh veggies. I need to learn more about what to plant to keep insects away from eating my treasures. Thank you for all you do for us. Thank you Allen for these ideas, please send more. With this economy everyone from families, singles and especially seniors can benefit. I had to move to an apartment and miss having a garden and fresh veggies. I need to learn more about what to plant to keep insects away from eating my treasures. Thank you for all you do for us.

]]> By: Debra Ponte http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26154 Debra Ponte Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:27:28 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26154 Thanks for email plant news. Great ideas. I have a 4 x 5 box to grow in and I want to try terracotta pots for everything else. Thanks Debra PS. Does one need to fertilize more often when it is pots for flowers or veg? Thanks for email plant news.
Great ideas.
I have a 4 x 5 box to grow in
and I want to try terracotta pots for
everything else.
Thanks
Debra
PS. Does one need to fertilize more often when it is pots
for flowers or veg?

]]> By: Maybelline http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/garden/growing-edibles-in-small-spaces/comment-page-1#comment-26152 Maybelline Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:38:35 +0000 http://www.pallensmith.com/blog/?p=1939#comment-26152 Yup. Lots can be grown in a small space. Don't forget to use vertical space as well. Yup. Lots can be grown in a small space. Don’t forget to use vertical space as well.

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