Urban Gardens
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Vines For Small Spaces: Growing Vines In The City
There are plenty of vines for small spaces, even vines that can be grown in containers. Learn how to grow vines with little to no space here.
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Vacant Lot Gardening: Tips For Planting Veggies In Vacant Lots
Using vacant spaces as gardens is by no means a new idea; in fact, it's steeped in history. Perhaps, there is a vacant lot in your neighborhood that you have often thought would be perfect for a community garden. How to garden on a vacant lot? Find out here.
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Volunteers In Community Gardens – Tips For Starting A Community Garden
Volunteering for community gardens is often the perfect match for plant enthusiasts. Some municipalities have special programs to help. This article provides more information on organizing volunteers for community gardens.
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Contaminated Soil Treatment: Managing Contaminated Soil In City Gardens
Urban agriculture runs a higher risk of soil contamination. This article discusses urban gardening in potentially bad soil and managing contaminated soil in city gardens. Click here to learn more about urban soil contamination.
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Urban Garden Pollution: Managing City Pollution Problems For Gardens
Urban garden pollution is a serious problem that many enthusiastic gardeners don't take into consideration. Before you plan your urban garden, take time to think about the many pollution effects in city gardens. Click here for more info.
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Indoor Edible Gardening – Creative Ways To Grow Food Indoors
What if you could find ways to grow food indoors and still keep a pleasing home décor? You can with these creative edible garden ideas.
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What Is A Backyard Farm – Backyard Farming In The City
You don't have to raise farm animals to try urban backyard farming. It’s not only possible but can be done many ways. Click here for ideas.
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Best Crops For Hydroponics: Cultivating Veggie Hydroponics At Home
Hydroponic growing is done indoors without soil. If you’re want to know what indoor hydroponic vegetables are easiest to grow, click here.
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Indoor Edible Problems – Issues With Growing Veggies Inside
Growing an indoor garden is a good way to have veggies year-round. But be aware of indoor vegetable problems beforehand. Click here for info.
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Urban Meadow Gardening: Can You Plant A Meadow In The City
Urban meadow gardening is an idea whose time has come. City councils and interested gardening citizens are recognizing the value of urban meadowscaping.
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Allotment Gardens - Learning About Urban Community Gardening
Allotment gardens allow city and apartment dwellers to enjoy the benefits of gardening and foster a spirit of community. The benefits of community gardens are many and can be found in this article.
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What Is An Agrihood: What’s It Like Living In An Agrihood
A relatively new phenomenon, agrihoods are residential areas that incorporate agriculture in some way, be it with garden plots, farm stands, or an entire working farm. Click here to learn more about what makes an agrihood work.
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Urban Garden Problems: Common Issues Affecting Urban Gardens
Urban gardening can be a great experience for the whole family, but it's not without its problems. Learn more about common problems urban gardeners experience in this article so you're ready if your garden stumbles upon these issues.
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Community Garden Information - How To Start A Community Garden
Community gardens are great for those with little space. Read here for more community garden information and what to plant in a community garden plot. Click this article to learn more.
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Plant Trampling And Theft In Gardens: How To Protect Plants From Strangers
Plants near any populated sidewalk, street, easy-to-access pots, and community garden plants can be damaged or preyed upon. Some tips on how to protect plants from strangers may help protect your garden space. Read more here.
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Winter Flower Boxes: Tips On Creating Winter Window Boxes
You can have flowers and fresh vegetables all summer long with urban window box gardens. But what do you do with it when winter comes? How do you keep it from looking drab? Learn more here about window flower boxes in winter.
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Urban Landscaping Ideas: Tips On Creating Ornamental Urban Gardens
Many homeowners dream of creating ornamental urban gardens to fill the gap, but are not sure about urban garden design. However, the basic concepts are easy and you can find tips and ideas in this article to help get you started.
