Category: How-To
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Planting From Seeds (Outdoors)
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 and mulch or covering. Note: wood mulch is shown here — planting with the Citizen…
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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…
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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′…
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How To Post Pictures in the Forum
Posting pictures in the forum is easy, here is how to do it: Step 1 Log in with your username and password (have to be logged in as a real user before you can post anything) Step 2 Start a new post or reply to a post by pressing the ‘New Topic’ or ‘Reply’…
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The Self Sufficient Gardener: How Composting Works
Jason Akers’ presentation “Composting: What You Need to Know” given at the Mother Earth News Fair 2011: His slideshow is also available at http://www.theselfsufficientgardener.com/Composting.pdf