Upside Down is “growing” in Popularity

Gravity Gardener | May 25, 2010

Your email:  Pardon the pun, but the idea of upside down vegetable gardens is “growing” more popular and becoming more mainstream. See the picture to the left of some creative techniques using the 5 gallon bucket approach… click here for actual article from the NY Times Home & Garden Growing Vegetables Upside Down By KATE [...]

Use Your Shed to find Items to plant your Vegetables

Gravity Gardener | April 11, 2010

Your email:  Let’s face it, what is the real reason you plant a vegetable container garden is for growing Food! You do not have to spend tons of money on a garden trying to buy all the neat little clay or porcelain pots and containers to house your vegetables. Sometimes people get a little caught [...]

Planning your Garden Now! – Crop selection and Planting Season

Gravity Gardener | March 25, 2010

Your email:  // Now that planting season is upon us, weekend gardeners are beginning to select their crops. If you are uncertain as to when to plant, the article below may help in your decision on what to buy and when to plant. Some will have their own greenhouses or potting sheds to start their [...]

Homegrown Herbs – Starting a new Crop

Gravity Gardener | March 21, 2010

Your email:  If you have ever had fresh Basil or Oregano for your Pizza or Spaghetti, you know how much better tasting they are than the dried up jar version. Many growers like to start their new crop inside with something like this and move it to their container garden later in the season. The [...]

Lunar Gardening is an Interesting Concept…

Gravity Gardener | March 20, 2010

Your email:  I thought the article below touched on an interesting concept. The moon has influenced many growing cycles over the eons. Why not take a look at how you might take advantage of the lunar cycles for your tomato plants or other organic gardening projects. What are the lunar phases? The moon waxes (increases) [...]

Flowers can be in Bucket Gardens too!

Gravity Gardener | March 20, 2010

Your email:  // I thought this author provided some good insight into container gardens. I usually focus on vegetables like tomatoes and peppers but flower gardens can also be a great hobby or nice way to spruce up the patio. Enjoy! Generally plants that look good in garden are also best container plants. You need [...]