Tag Archives: gardening
Hay Bale Gardens
By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student A raised garden is a wonderful idea, it combines innovation and beauty, but it also requires a lot of work and at times a lot of money. For those of … Continue reading
Edible Gardens
By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student I’ve written a previous blog post about backyard farming and staying within that theme I wanted to write about some tips on creating an edible garden. I understand that some … Continue reading
Backyard Farms: Becoming Self Sufficient
By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student I have long dreamed of a chance to own a plot of land and yield from it foods that I can use to feed myself and my family. The first … Continue reading
Just in Time for Spring, Gardening Calendar
Spring, the season of hope! After all, what is a garden about if not hope for the future? For many Americans, it is also a season of such delight that it has inspired a wealth of adages, aphorisms, and … Continue reading
Aquaponics: Is this the farm of the future?
What exactly is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is the combination of recirculation aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants). It is an integrated system in which you grow plants and fish together. The plants provide a natural filter for … Continue reading