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urban farming

One pack of organic seeds 1.99
yields at least 20lb of veggies
grow with stacking planters on your balcony, fire escape, in boxes out your sunny window or in your tiny yard - vertically.

We are urban farmers. Our friends always tell us - oh, I don’t have enough space, I live in a flat, condo etc. When I suggest I come over and help them start a veggie garden and we can do it all under $10 - they freak out a little.

Either I give them seeds or we get some, I help them build growing places out of reusable materials, we get free compost and mulch from the city.

I teach them how to soak, score, and plant their seeds. I teach them how to use “cloches” to make the most out of light and constant temperature - also conserving moisture.

Their seeds sprout, they use conservative watering methods like simple drip, reservoir, and semi-hydroponics.

They all of a sudden don’t have to buy herbs, tomatoes, strawberries, squash, watermelon, green beans, snap peas, artichokes, etc anymore.

With the money they save they can buy hardy fruit trees for the patio.

You can grow your own, no matter where you are - if you have some sunshine.

This post was submitted by allison burgueno.