Karsen – Page 24 – Urban Backyard Farming

Make a Short Duration Irrigation Controller Using a Modified Standard Sprinkler Timer

What is a gardener to do when they have fantastic water pressure and volume but very poor drainage to the point that we have runoff at about 30 seconds in our vegetable beds? My solution was to...

Starting a Vegetable Garden – Soil Preparation

There's a lot of debate when it comes to soil preparation for vegetable plants. Some argue how important it is to add composts, manures and other amendments to the soil with the intent of "feeding...

Mittleider Gardening Method Review

The Mittleider Gardening Method - My Results This past year I have had the most successful vegetable garden that I have ever had in all my 20+ years of trying! It's December now, there's snow...

About the Author

With over 30 years of gardening experience, Karsen and his wife have transformed their 1/2 acre yard into a productive urban farm. Their small orchard boasts over 40 fruit trees, cultivated using innovative training and pruning methods to grow a variety of fruits in a limited space. Their small homestead includes a small greenhouse where they overwinter their potted flowers and citrus trees, and get a jumpstart on their flower and vegetable gardens each spring. Their yard is home to several cultivars of raspberries, grape vines, and raised beds filled with beautiful flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Through their blog, they share their expertise in small-space gardening, offering tips and techniques for anyone looking to create a productive and beautiful urban farm in their own backyard.

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