Posted by Billy NY on August 01, 2014 at 11:09:59 from (66.67.105.23):
In Reply to: gardens posted by KEH on August 01, 2014 at 10:39:08:
There is no doubt that it can be highly beneficial, if you can do it. If we removed other options, there would be a lot more consideration given to growing vegetables and being more independent. I see a lot of small co-ops in the nearby city, that are flourishing with a lot of produce, its impressive to see old building lots converted, theres a big one near a friends house, been there for many years now, maybe 20, greenhouses, nice plots of soil, excellent results.
I don't find it all that difficult, planting is some work, I firmly believe in mulching with grass cuttings for mulch, from untreated lawns or areas. That keeps weeds almost non existent, I dry mine like hay, or close, and there seems to be nitrogen value to that, as the piles of it near my corn show the difference. So weeding and containing moisture can be relatively easy with this method, really not much more to it, then maintenance, trellis, caging or keeping vine types of plants up. Only drawback with this mulch, is I think it may be the cause of powder mold on cukes, not sure but could be.
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