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10-20-2009, 08:26 PM
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Patio gardening project
This is the first video of a series that I am working on. Its going to use these 6 inch tall storage bins to plant a small patio garden.
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10-20-2009, 10:20 PM
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Kev, I had actually looked into using this type of container for gardening but read that if the roots get sunlight thru the plastic it will harm and eventually kill the plant. The use of a container that is not translucent, where the roots won't get sunlight will work though. I am not claiming to be an expert, just passing on some info.
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10-20-2009, 10:28 PM
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Kev,
You missed your calling. You should be doing stand up comedy. Great idea on looking out for the apartment dwellers. 
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10-20-2009, 11:35 PM
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a great idea to also start plants indoors if you live in a cold climate so that you can replant once frost has passed....
one suggestion though - you should maybe include drainage of some sort. noticing your fish tank i bet fish gravel would be great as it is small so you could get by with a smaller layer.
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10-21-2009, 08:42 AM
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Hydroponics would also work quite well for an apartment dweller or those without the ability to tend a regular garden due to a disability.
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10-22-2009, 01:56 PM
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only problem I know of is the plastic in those containers deteriorate in the sun rather quickly (one to 2 seasons) but other then that I've never had problems using them to grow plants.
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10-22-2009, 08:15 PM
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Funny, I was looking at that fish tank too saying to myself, Kev's got seafood!, hope he plants something that goes with seafood.
Looking forward Kev as to the progress on this urban garden. Last edited by Katrina Guy; 10-22-2009 at 08:17 PM.. Reason: add
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10-23-2009, 02:53 PM
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Kev,
Curious as I've never grown anything before, well ...that was thirty years ago, sheriff took it anyway so that doesn't count. No, all joking asside, my patio is in shade all day (covered patio), do veggys need direct sunlight to grow? Pardon my ignorance on the subject, I never even had a chia pet to water.
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10-26-2009, 10:04 PM
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First update, and the radishes win - they sprouted first. My wife and I had some green onions in the kitchen. So I decided to go ahead and plant them as well.
A lot of people buy green onion, cut the tops off and throw them away. If you take the bottom of the onion and plant it, it should sprout and grow more tops. Quote:
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10-27-2009, 06:33 AM
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When you harvest the onions, could you cut the tops off while they are still in the ground then let them grow over and over again in this way?
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10-27-2009, 12:46 PM
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10-27-2009, 08:04 PM
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My patio doesn't receive any direct sunlight (rays), however it is not dark...trying to remember jr. high school's botany class *LOL*
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10-27-2009, 10:53 PM
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Very Nice, My wife wants to do some backyard style gardening, this might just fit the bill!
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10-28-2009, 12:34 AM
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Also, keep in mind you have 5 inches of soil so watch the waterings. With 5 inches it could be easy to over water or it could dry out quickly. If relying on rain you might want to poke some drainage holes in the bottom. Good idea though of re-purposing items.
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10-28-2009, 04:57 PM
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spinach is a pain to grow, really picky about the soil. it likes a sandier soil and is a low yeild plant. love to eat it but hate to grow it lol
this is a great project for kids, especially for those of us that homeschool. the kids watched your video and are growing sprouts, mint and potatoes...we will see how it goes
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11-02-2009, 08:08 PM
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11-05-2009, 08:35 PM
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Thanks Kev! I've been wondering about doing green onions, got some in the fridge now so I'm gonna go plant them and see what they will do! Can't wait for update #4!
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11-09-2009, 09:07 PM
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patio gardening
Here is the 4th video of the patio gardening series.
The radishes are coming up a little slow, but that can be expected with cool weather and very little sun light. The onions are doing good with 6 - 8 inches of growth in the past 2 weeks. The spinach has not done anything.
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11-11-2009, 07:38 PM
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So I planted my green onions 6 days ago and I have new growth of 1 1/2" to over 3" on them! Wow these grow really fast, I am really glad I planted these!
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12-02-2009, 06:44 AM
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And here is the finale to the patio gardening series
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