Smart Gardening: Grow Your Own Food with Minimal Space

as urbanization continues to rise in Living Spaces become increasingly compact the idea of growing your food may seem like a daunting task however with the right approach even those living in the Heart of the City can cultivate a thriving garden and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting their fresh produce in this video we'll talk about smart gardening and explore how Urban dwellers can start their Gardens even in small spaces so make sure you subscribe to our Channel Green Life guide and press the Bell icon so you don't miss any of our latest updates let's get stared smart gardening a smart Garden is a small indoor garden that is monitored and enhanced by computers and other electronic devices smart gardening allows gardeners to save water use fewer chemicals and create a more environmentally friendly and efficient Garden Space by combining technology and sustainable methods number one assess your space the first step in starting an urban Garden is to assess your available space SP whether you have a balcony patio rooftop or just a sunny window sill there are gardening options available to suit your needs take stock of the available sunlight access to water and any restrictions or regulations that may apply to gardening in your area if you have a small area measure your spacing rather than estimating it may seem far-fetched but when you consider all of the plants in your garden and the inches saved by adopting proper spacing it may Mount up quickly another advantage of precise spacing is that it reduces weed pressure for many crops by not leaving too much gap between plants number two choose the right plants when you have limited space pick plants that will grow well in your conditions choose small types of fruits veggies and herbs that work for containers or vertical Gardens think about things like how much sunlight they need how much water and how big they get when they're grown some good choices for small spaces are cherry tomatoes peppers lettuce basil and strawberries some tomatoes and squash can get big but there are smaller kinds too look for one's labeled patio or for containers avoid ones labeled giant or Whopper also check for the season suitability of your selected plant number three succession planting succession planting is very important if you want to optimize space and extend your Harvest succession planting means using more than one type of planting to get more food and use your area more efficiently planting crops that mature slowly and crops that mature quickly next to each other lets you grow two or more veggies in the same space the veggies that grow quickly will be ready to be picked before the other crops get too crowded the slower crop will have more room to grow until it's ready after the faster crop is picked for instance pairing quick growing radishes with slower growing carrots in the same pot allows for efficient use of space number four grow during the all the seasons yes it it can be done while your plants may not be technically growing during the worst of winter they will grow gradually up to that point and slowly afterward we often underestimate how much can be grown during the off seon cold hearty crops such as kale can continue to grow leaves even in cold temperatures using low tunnels or a greenhouse can greatly extend your growing season these basic constructions built of Hoops wrapped in clear plastic form a protective microclimate that protects plants from harsh we we conditions while allowing sunlight to pass through with sufficient security low tunnels can function as little green houses in your yard allowing you to grow fresh vegetables even in the debt of winter number five utilize vertical space vertical gardening is a GameChanger for urban gardeners who want to maximize their growing space using walls trelles and hanging planters you may grow upwards rather than outwards making the most of your restricted space cucumber bean and pea Vines as well as small herb and green kinds are ideal for vertical gardening you may have to nudge them towards and up the string at first but they will eventually catch on cucumbers thrive on a slanted trelly because it keeps the fruit off the ground making it straighter and easier to spot place the climbing trellis or wire at the same time you plant to avoid damaging the plant later get creative with your vertical space and experiment with different structures and designs to see what works best for you number six grow productive crop varieties while it's really fun to add in a few unusual and colorful plants often times they are not the most productive if you want to grow a lot of food in a short space avoid focusing on rare and unusual but less productive plants try 80% productive varieties and 20% fun experimental and colorful varieties experimenting with the remaining 20% is vital because even the most common and colorful types can be productive and provide a lot of fruit number seven raised beds raised garden beds are a fantastic way to maximize your growing space and improve soil quality by building a raised bed you can create a deeper more nutrient-rich environment for your plants allowing them to thrive even in less than ideal soil conditions Additionally the compact footprint of raised beds typically 4 to 6 ft wide reduces the need for extensive walking space around the perimeter making the most of the available square footage this adaptability allows gardeners to customize the size and shape of raised beds to fit their specific space constraints hope you found the video helpful don't forget to give this video a big Thumbs Up And subscribe to Green Life guide to stay updated with more exciting content thanks for watching

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Length: 5min 49sec (349 seconds)

Published: Sat May 11 2024