Starting My Garden From Scratch

Since I've been called out on not being able to eat from my balcony garden, I've decided to start it from scratch.

To start, the plants that were left over from being harvested were pulled up from the roots. Using a trowel the soil in the containers was loosened up and turned. Any big clumps of roots were taken out as well. The plants, roots and soil were tossed into the compost bin.


There is a total of 11 containers on my balcony. 10 self-watering containers and one regular container.

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[debbiesa00]

I have a small indoor garden made in recycled 2 liter bottles. I just recently got them assembled and filled them with soil. In 3 of the containers (which are the sub-irrigation kind) I have put some green onions in them. I went to the store and bought some green onions and cut off the tops and left an inch or so with the roots and planted them and they are now 8 inches tall. Amazing!! My basil is growing too. The tallest is 3 inches I have some dill that just sprouted. I can't wait to eat some!

[CanarsieBK]

@debbiesa00 Nice. That's what's up!

[ngojems]

what a great idea tho write whats growing on a rock. keep up the good work :)

[CanarsieBK]

@ngojems Will do. Thanks.

[lucyjack50]

very cool. I live in downtown Chicago and am lucky enough to have a 4' by 16' raised garden in a community garden. I am, however, new at gardening so will be watching your vids or hints. I first found you when I searched youtube for ways to keep my worms from escaping my compost bin. (I have a new WF360).

[CanarsieBK]

@lucyjack50 Nice. I love Chicago. Almost moved there a few years ago. How are your worms doing these days?

[CanarsieBK]

@xxDarkGregxx I only get 4-6 hours of sunlight. Those crops haven't done well.

[xxDarkGregxx]

Why not grow more "typical" vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.?

[CanarsieBK]

@GettingThereGreen Thanks. Finally got around to labeling my isht.

[GettingThereGreen]

looks good to me! and I like your rock labels. ~Amanda