In this video, we turn a simple ibc into a self-watering wicking bed perfect for any gardener wanting to save water, save ...

A raised-bed garden that begins much like a pond, with a sturdy liner, and a layer of river rocks, is designed to deliver water to plants' roots. A demonstration wicking bed planted at Rainbow Gardens ...

In this video, I show you the Self Sufficient Me Garden Planner, which can tell you what vegetables you can grow monthly, ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

How far south can I grow starfruit? JERRY: Starfruit comes from Indonesia, so it's a truly tropical plant. The furthest south Jerry has seen one successfully fruiting is Sydney. To succeed growing it ...

Wicking beds can save water, provide consistent growing conditions, and allow you to grow a garden on almost any surface. No wonder Sophie’s garden has so many of them! But no garden is completely set ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...

Clinker cinders, also called scoria or lava rock, is great for the base layer of a wicking bed. I have been interested in aquaponics and hydroponics for a long time, and they are the reasons I built ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...