Author: Brian Gallimore

  • How to Build a Citizen Gardener Raised Bed

    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 – 10′ QTY 1: 2 x 2 – 8′ QTY 32: 2-1/2″ deck screws (1…

  • How To Build a Citizen Gardener Hoop House

    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 washers plastic or shade cloth of your choice (size can be from 2′ x 4′…

  • Citizen Gardener Class – Promise of Peace Community Garden – Dallas

    Sign up for the class by going to NorthTexasVegetableGardeners.com/CG The class will be held at the local community garden Promise of Peace in Dallas just south east of white rock lake.  

  • Back to Eden Film

    A student in the Citizen Gardener class this weekend turned me on to this video that was released last summer. It is a documentary about gardening with nature (instead of against nature).  You can watch it all online, free of charge, or order the DVD for $15. After years of back-breaking toil in ground ravaged…

  • Citizen Gardener Class – Creative By Nature – McKinney

    Sign up for the class by going to NorthTexasVegetableGardeners.com/CG The class will be held at a local nursery Creative By Nature in McKinney.