This is our sub- urban farm. It consists of 14 raised beds and a 25 hole hydroponics NFT system. 10 of the beds have PVC hoop greenhouses whose covers can be raised and tied up during the day and lowered at night and to protect against Colorado's hail and wind storms.
The backyard was completely dense clay that we rototilled out. The planks for the raised beds were re-barred in place (4 X 10 ft). 20 yards of "plan...
June 8, 2009 by Marvie
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Bails Place
Denver, CO, 80222Thanks to Kelly Ballantyne of Edible Backyards for All and his brother, Jeff, the Cottage on Bails Place now has a permaculture vegetable and herb garden in place. Produce includes eggplant, collard greens, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, bell pepper, cabbage, peas, beans, onion, squash, zucchini, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme. spinach, lettuce, carrots, kale, Swiss chard, dill. mint, rosemary and marjoram. Not much rhubarb left after the last hailstorm.
Marvie, the grateful owner of this garden would like to welcome others who are willing to assist in the maintenance of this garden by weeding, watering, composting. troubleshooting, and harvesting etc. in exchange for a share in the bountiful harvest. If you are interested, please send your telephone number to Marvie at marviesleisure@yahoo.com
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