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Have a Lawn and Eat Too – The Edible Backyard Barrel Garden



John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to a viewers house to share with you a backyard edible container garden over the ornamental lawn. In this video you will learn how easy it is to grow an edible gardening using plastic barrels that are cut lengthwise to form miniature raised beds that feeds this family in South Florida.

41 Comments

  1. tvtoms

    Soaker hose would be a much better idea. You can lose up to 60% of sprinkler water to evaporation which is a terrible waste.

  2. Jefferdaughter

    Vigorously healthy plants attract fewer pests. Stressed plants can 'signal' bugs to come eat them; some scientist believe this clears the eco-nich for a healthier plant. Grow in compost enriched, high organic matter soil; use kelp, sea minerals, and/or Azomite to ensure full minerlization of the soil which allows the plant to reach its full genetic potential – including pest resistence. Check out Acres USA magazine & website for more info.

  3. Jefferdaughter

    Growing edible plants is great, but other plants can provide valuable benefits, too, such as attracting beneifical insects, providing pollen for bees, 'trap' plants to lure pests away from edibles, windbreaks & shade to help reduce home heating & cooling costs, erosion control, nitrogen fixing…

  9. Fehr

    I love it…. thanks. Its a good idea. Vegetable is healthy and cheaper.

  10. Ante Matter

    Brilliant!!! i shall do the same, i have 44 gallon drums and will use them much the same way… very clever Thanks Bullseye and of cause Thanks John 🙂

  12. Ennuie2

    The pots or barrels are cheap, but you didn't mention how expensive soil is. I've been vegetable gardening for years and have learned from my mistakes. I've dumped the landscape timbers for raised beds and switched to cinder blocks.They are neat looking and will last longer than I will.

  27. Indigo Swan

    This is awesome! I live in east Hollywood and I was unsure about how I was going to grow in east Hollywood, Fl with my sandy soil. I love this idea. I find that container gardening is best too. I would like to know what he is using to keep his greens looking so great and bug free. I do not want to use anything that is not organic and full of poisons. Thanks John!!!

  30. LindieLee

    I'm puzzled. I grow in black pots also in San Diego and I'm always concerned about the pots getting blazing hot from the sun so I put smaller lighter colored pots in front of them. This really limits my spacing though. Is there no concern about growing in a black pot?

  32. andy port

    Hi I am so happy you live near.  I live in Hollywood and I would like to know if it's possible for me to go see your place.  I want to make the same garden style like you but want to learn by your example.  I would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you.

  35. Kissa Jade

    I Go to local businesses and ask for their packing peanuts- Put 4-6 inches on bottom of Pots to keep weight manageable and to save on soil usage- plus it REALLY helps with drainage- I thought of this after a friend gave me these giant 25 gallon black containers (they own a Palm Tree Farm) – i filled almost half way with packing peanuts, I saved from Christmas Online order deliveries) to plant  Cukes ,Herbs,and Tomato Container gardens- – (I refuse to place Styrofoam in our Landfills) So it serves sooo many purposes- Gotta Recycle and I am telling u this REALLY works! 🙂
    Peace and One Love Y'all! <3

  36. Kissa Jade

    I have a Standard Garden but LUUUV my Container Gardens – They are Easier to maintain and Way more Efficient in preventing Pest infestations- Peeeeace!!;)

  38. Frank Venero

    John your nuts. I mean that in a very friendly way. I learned a lot from you over the years…
    Thank you!

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