Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

About Brian Gallimore

Brian is a backyard vegetable gardener, permaculturist, aquaponics enthusiast, and maintainer of the online community at northtexasvegetablegardeners.com.

RoT Organics Compost Tea Video

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

Obie from RoT Organics in Sherman made a great video on how he makes his compost tea: Professional Compost Tea Lots of discussion and various ways to make compost tea, find more on the ‘compost tea’ thread on the NTVG … Continue reading →

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How To Transplant Seedlings

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

A few steps to follow to help get your seedlings safely in the ground after they have been growing in pots: Move back any mulch or covering you have in your beds.  (note the wood mulch shown in this picture is NOT … Continue reading →

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Planting From Seeds (Outdoors)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

Most of the plants grown in the North-Central Texas area can (and should) be ‘direct sowed’ or planted in the soil from seed.  Here are some basic steps to take to ensure you have good success. Remove or push aside … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Citizen Gardener Raised Bed

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

Here is a pictorial set of instructions for building a raised bed as taught by the Citizen Gardener class for about $25. Materials (use regular lumber, not chemical treated) QTY 1: 2 x 10 – 8′ QTY 1: 2 x 10 … Continue reading →

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How To Build a Citizen Gardener Hoop House

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

Here is a pictorial set of instructions for building a hoop-house as taught by the Citizen Gardener class for less than $20. Materials QTY 1: 2×4-8′ QTY 1: 1×2-8′ QTY 3: 1/2″ PVC-10′ (Schedule 40) QTY 3 to 6: o-ring hose … Continue reading →

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