#urbanfarm
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I'm the founder of Crop Swap LA, and I'm going to show you all the cool things that we install and grow around the city!
Microfarms, water reservoirs, pondless waterfalls, floodable grow beds, pollinator fountains, and anything to grow food in urban spaces is what we are about.
#urbanfarming #waterfslls #microfarm #cropswapla #jamiahhargins #liemertpark #losangeles
Microfarms, water reservoirs, pondless waterfalls, floodable grow beds, pollinator fountains, and anything to grow food in urban spaces is what we are about.
#urbanfarming #waterfslls #microfarm #cropswapla #jamiahhargins #liemertpark #losangeles
Every year I yell to the high heavens about this stuff! Are you tired of losing your starts after weeks of seed starting? Epsan Salt to the rescue.
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#gardening #tipsandtricks #gardening101 #lifehack #gardentok #growtok #growupwithme #gardeninghacks #urbanfarm #community #support #foodie #plants #diy #fyp #farmlife #posirivevibes #voice #likeapro #culture #survivaltips
When I first started growing, I just didn’t have the money for drip lines, so I settled for an overhead sprinkler and a hose timer. But then as I kept growing the farm, it worked so well and drip-lines just seemed like SO much extra plastic to buy, that I just stuck with it. And here I am: a few years later with a very healthy, happy farm and plants! It also fits in my with my style of gardening which is ‘less straight lines, more organic shapes beds’ … and those are hard to lay drip lines on.
I use a tripod sprinkler that shoots way up into the air and mimics rainfall on the plants. I have every zone on a timer (so I never have to turn it on or off) and have them set to water very early in the morning before the sun really hits the plants. This prevents a lot of the excess evaporation problems that can come with overhead watering.
As far as more plant diseases, I haven’t seen them: in fact overhead watering is one natural way that keeps spider mites out of my field. There is also a theory that overhead watering actually prevents powdery mildew from taking hold because it washes the spores off of the plants. I tend to believe this as the only time I’ve seen PM in my garden is when I’ve stopped overhead watering.
Another thing that I’ve personally noticed is that my plants are happier when they get watered all over instead of just the base…. Just like your garden looks refreshed and extra happy after a good rain: that’s what I see with this method of watering.
Now the pro of drip lines and the one that makes the most sense to me is that it DOES conserve water… and if you live in a drought area or a place where water is more expensive; I think it’s a very valid choice. However, neither of those are true where I live: because I’m in the rainy side of the PNW, where we get a LOT of precipitation every year.
And there you have it: my experience with overhead watering! I honestly love it and have found the maintenance of checking hoses to be minimal. I pretty much set it up one time, make sure the timers are good to go and leave it alone all year.
Let me know if you have questions!
#garden #gardening #flowers #cottagegarden #flowerfarm #urbanfarming
I use a tripod sprinkler that shoots way up into the air and mimics rainfall on the plants. I have every zone on a timer (so I never have to turn it on or off) and have them set to water very early in the morning before the sun really hits the plants. This prevents a lot of the excess evaporation problems that can come with overhead watering.
As far as more plant diseases, I haven’t seen them: in fact overhead watering is one natural way that keeps spider mites out of my field. There is also a theory that overhead watering actually prevents powdery mildew from taking hold because it washes the spores off of the plants. I tend to believe this as the only time I’ve seen PM in my garden is when I’ve stopped overhead watering.
Another thing that I’ve personally noticed is that my plants are happier when they get watered all over instead of just the base…. Just like your garden looks refreshed and extra happy after a good rain: that’s what I see with this method of watering.
Now the pro of drip lines and the one that makes the most sense to me is that it DOES conserve water… and if you live in a drought area or a place where water is more expensive; I think it’s a very valid choice. However, neither of those are true where I live: because I’m in the rainy side of the PNW, where we get a LOT of precipitation every year.
And there you have it: my experience with overhead watering! I honestly love it and have found the maintenance of checking hoses to be minimal. I pretty much set it up one time, make sure the timers are good to go and leave it alone all year.
Let me know if you have questions!
#garden #gardening #flowers #cottagegarden #flowerfarm #urbanfarming
You will make $2k a week with a few racks of nutrient Dense Salads grown every 7 Days🔑 #microgreens #growyourownfood #indoorgrowing #indoorgardening #indoorfarming #indoorplants #verticalfarming #verticalgardening #towergarden #urbanfarming #urbanhomesteading #urbangardening #farmstead #regenerativefarming #regenerativegarden #seedsaving #foodloop #sidehustle #businessideas #sidehustleideas #sidehustleforbeginners
A homestead page that’s turning you away from homesteading? I know, I know that sounds crazy and probably the exact opposite of what you’ve heard but let me break it down
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Homesteading cost money to start. Sure, you can do it cheaply, but even then it can have hidden costs. I don’t recommend it for people who are living paycheck to paycheck. If you have a few extra dollars every month and a passion then go for it.
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Let me explain a little further, say you want to start a garden and you’ve been blessed with the space and also great soil so you don’t have to buy containers or soil, you’ll still need seed, seed trays, and gardening tools which can cost $$$
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Homesteading (i.e gardening, livestock, homemaking, woodworking, etc) is a skill that is learned over time, which can be fun but also if money is tight it doesn’t allow for you to make mistakes. If you’re relying on gardening to cut your groceries cost it’s probably not going to happen on the first go because you’re learning what works for your place.
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Yes, homesteading can be a great asset but if money is tight maybe hold off for a little bit or alternatively find someone who already homesteads near you and trade work for their knowledge and extra produce
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#garden #urbanfarm #urbangarden #gardening #urbanhomestead #urbanfarm #homestead #homesteading #homesteadinginthesuburbs #fyp
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Homesteading cost money to start. Sure, you can do it cheaply, but even then it can have hidden costs. I don’t recommend it for people who are living paycheck to paycheck. If you have a few extra dollars every month and a passion then go for it.
•
Let me explain a little further, say you want to start a garden and you’ve been blessed with the space and also great soil so you don’t have to buy containers or soil, you’ll still need seed, seed trays, and gardening tools which can cost $$$
•
Homesteading (i.e gardening, livestock, homemaking, woodworking, etc) is a skill that is learned over time, which can be fun but also if money is tight it doesn’t allow for you to make mistakes. If you’re relying on gardening to cut your groceries cost it’s probably not going to happen on the first go because you’re learning what works for your place.
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Yes, homesteading can be a great asset but if money is tight maybe hold off for a little bit or alternatively find someone who already homesteads near you and trade work for their knowledge and extra produce
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#garden #urbanfarm #urbangarden #gardening #urbanhomestead #urbanfarm #homestead #homesteading #homesteadinginthesuburbs #fyp
One of the main keys for tall snapdragons is COLD. Snapdragons love a period of cold weather to establish and will be the happiest and healthiest (and tallest) if they can grow in 35-50 degree weather for 2-3 months. That long cool establishment period will then cause them to explode in growth once the weather warms and you’ll be rewarded with the longest stems you’ve ever seen.
For this reason, you can start snapdragons much earlier than a lot of flowers. My preference is to seed in trays inside and then transplant out, once they’re 2 inches tall. They can handle temps down to 26 degrees F as long as the roots are established and there’s a mulch around the base of the plants. (Honestly they can probably handle lower than that: they’re hardy little plants!) If you don’t have a mulch option, using agribon frost cloth on cold nights will give enough protection to keep them happy.
Variety also matters and most snapdragons you find at a nursery are going to be short because they’re designed as border plants.
The best overall snaps for all season production are Potomac, Rocket, Cannes, and Madame Butterfly. Within these, you get loads of colors: the ones in this clip are Potomac AppleBlossom and Potomac Orange. These will also keep producing as long as you keep cutting, and will bloom in spring, summer and fall. They’ll take a little break if the weather gets too hot, but will come back in force once the temperatures fall to the 70-80 range again.
Save this for your next garden planting and let me know if you have any questions on these beauties!
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#snapdragons #flowers #urbanfarming #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #growflowers #tipsandtricks #cottagegarden #slowliving #gardening #gardenlove #gardendesign #notillfarming #sustainable
For this reason, you can start snapdragons much earlier than a lot of flowers. My preference is to seed in trays inside and then transplant out, once they’re 2 inches tall. They can handle temps down to 26 degrees F as long as the roots are established and there’s a mulch around the base of the plants. (Honestly they can probably handle lower than that: they’re hardy little plants!) If you don’t have a mulch option, using agribon frost cloth on cold nights will give enough protection to keep them happy.
Variety also matters and most snapdragons you find at a nursery are going to be short because they’re designed as border plants.
The best overall snaps for all season production are Potomac, Rocket, Cannes, and Madame Butterfly. Within these, you get loads of colors: the ones in this clip are Potomac AppleBlossom and Potomac Orange. These will also keep producing as long as you keep cutting, and will bloom in spring, summer and fall. They’ll take a little break if the weather gets too hot, but will come back in force once the temperatures fall to the 70-80 range again.
Save this for your next garden planting and let me know if you have any questions on these beauties!
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#snapdragons #flowers #urbanfarming #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #growflowers #tipsandtricks #cottagegarden #slowliving #gardening #gardenlove #gardendesign #notillfarming #sustainable
Tantrums, getting into everything, naptime, and being cute when they sleep!
Having a goat kid sounds a lot like a human kid!
P.S-Our neighbors all built their homes around our urban farm, they’re all amazing people and love our animals! We are a farm stay as well, we host farm experiences and people from all over the world come visit our animals.
#babygoat #goatkid #tantrum
#babygoatsofinstagram #babygoatsarethecutest #goatyoga #nubiangoat
Having a goat kid sounds a lot like a human kid!
P.S-Our neighbors all built their homes around our urban farm, they’re all amazing people and love our animals! We are a farm stay as well, we host farm experiences and people from all over the world come visit our animals.
#babygoat #goatkid #tantrum
#babygoatsofinstagram #babygoatsarethecutest #goatyoga #nubiangoat