City Farmer
...today's urban cowboy
Urban farming to a growing trend, especially those focused on growing food. Whether the purpose fo your
efforts is to grow healthy food, grow affordable food, increase your self sufficiency, or even just because
it is a rewarding and relaxing hobby, the following tips support all successful farming efforts.
- Make the city farmer friends in your ares. Every climate and growing
season is different. Learning what specific herbs or vegetables work
well in your area is essential to success.
- Start small. Pick a couple of things that are easy and reliable as
starters.
- Use good soil. Healthy plants cannot grow without it. You may need to
add compost, nitrogen, or phosphorous. Again, the veterans in your area
can help you develop good soil.
- Plants need sunlight. Generally, vegetables can use as much sunlight
as possible, but some leafy greens will do well in shaded areas too.
- Plants need water. It's hard to overwater vegetables, but each plant
tolerates variation in moisture differently. Generally, a little water is
often your best bet.
- Keep the weeds out. Weeds waste valable space, moisture and nutrients, Weeding your garden also gives you the chance to
study your crop and make adjustments.