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Composting: A Simple Way to Add Rich Soil to your Garden
When I restarted my garden a couple of months ago, I also put in a makeshift compost bin. I’ve never composted before, but after reading about it in the gardening book The Urban Homestead, I decided to start composting myself. I realized that it’s not only easy to start composting, but it so rich in nutrients. Composting is virtually effortless to do, and here is how to get started. All you really need is an enclosed bin. I used an old plastic tub with a lid. You want to put some holes in the bin because the soil needs to aerate, or else it would get too soggy. No need…
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Raised Bed Project
If you don’t have the luxury of digging in your yard to start planting, a raised bed is a fantastic alternative to any gardener. They are versatile, easy to make, and are actually less maintenance than regular container pots. I have never made one myself, but recently my boyfriend Danny has gotten the nerve to actually build one himself! He currently lives in Los Feliz, a quaint area of LA near East Hollywood. The property he lives on doesn’t have its own yard, just a concrete driveway and a small courtyard out front with a fig tree. Despite this lack of green space he thought of a great substitute, which…
