Category Archives: How-To

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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How To Post Pictures in the Forum

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

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 … Continue reading →

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The Self Sufficient Gardener: How Composting Works

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

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

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