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Slmmnslmn t1_ixyrwii wrote

I do raised beds, in ground, and containers. I enjoy the container gardening the best. I also use a compost, and compost tea.

A simple yet satisfying start is peppers/tomatoes for salsa. As you get better at it, you may try to grow onions, garlic and cilantro. The toms/peps are gonna be easier to learn than the latter.

I also capture rain. Its nearly as satisfying as the gardens themselves.

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DJ_Ruby_Rhod t1_ixz0ae0 wrote

What sort of container or rain catching system do you have?

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Slmmnslmn t1_ixzes38 wrote

I have 4 55gal containers that are placed at the corners of the house. I bought them from a person in Windsor.

Even without gutters they fill in a matter of a few storms. This past summer was dry, so we had to supplement from the tap a few times. First time in a few summers we had to fill from the tap. Having said that. One of the storms we had beginning of this fall filled the containers over night. Little late in the season to be useful, but a good example of how quick it can happen.

I make sure to scoop water and aerate with a watering can a few times a week. It helps avoid mosquitos and other gunks. If it turns into a mosquito breeding ground, its happened to me once. I cured it with 5 drops from a dropper of clorox bleach, and lots of aerating.

When its time to use nutrients I use a seperate 5 gal bucket with a pillow case and some compost. I bubble the compost inside the pillow case with a small air stone. Its pretty general, and rarely do i try to fine tune nutes with amendments. It is a fun lane to go down after getting the basics down. Yet far from the simplicity of the tea.

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixzaosf wrote

I use an old hoop beer barrel. Leaks a little but I can't stand those blue plastic things.

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