We found in Mother Earth News how to garden without having to till the soil. We are renting a home and really do not want to put too much work into garden spot. The magazine suggest buying potting soil bags, punching holes in the bottom of the bag; then cutting open the top. Plant straight into the bags. So far, the beans, peas, squash, and okra are growing great. I have been fertilizing once a week and everything is growing without weeds!
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What a great idea! I'm sure going to try that one -- my yard is hard as a rock!
Good for you... I posted a tip like this one earlier this spring, but I never got around to actually growing any flowers or veggies... I glad to hear growing in potting soil bags REALLY does work!
I read that article & am glad to hear that it works.
Thanks for posting this.
Liz
Another good item used for planting squash, cukes, ect. is to use hay bales that have been soaked for several days. You can lay this bales right on cement if need be.
Thank you for the great idea. I am going to try
this for tulips. I love tulips and crocus.
Thank you for mentioning Mother Earth News on your Web site. We appreciate the attention.
Laura Evers
Mother Earth News
After reading your idea and the feedback I went out and purchased 2- 20 pound bags and planted cabbage and tomatoes. The plants are healthy and growing ! I plan to add a few more bags and put in lettuce and salad mix.
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