The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community garden plots and self-contained boxes. Here's the perfect place to share your alternative gardening tips and ideas, and ask questions about non-traditional gardening.
Only DG Subscribers can post a thread. Learn more about Subscriptions. Read LessThe Alternative Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community ...… Read More
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Artichokes?
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DIY Elevated Garden
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Am I too late to join the fun this year?
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FREE 11 straw bales Virginia
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Tplant I need advice plz
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automatic watering system
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First timer with a few questions...
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Was a bad girl and did some shopping!
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Picture Time
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Strange weather
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last post by joy112854Apr 12, 20112Apr 12, 2011
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second year straw bales
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Coconut coir
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Somebody's having a Birthday
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What are you growing this coming spring/summer?
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TO GARDEN OR NOT TO GARDEN?
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last post by TplantMar 30, 20116Mar 30, 2011 -
I NEED SOME HELP?
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bocabob's fertilizer
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Miracle Grow @ Ace Hardware
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Anyone in zone 8, close to Pensacola FL started these yet?
started by joy112854
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Blueberries?
started by catmad
last post by quiltygirlMar 21, 20113Mar 21, 2011
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Going for second year, any experience?
started by catmad
last post by catmadMar 21, 20113Mar 21, 2011 -
starting fresh on my older earthboxes.
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last post by joy112854Mar 05, 201112Mar 05, 2011 -
Got an idea.
started by patti47
last post by patti47Feb 28, 20110Feb 28, 2011 -
Reconditioning soil for reuse
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EEks, someone please bump up the potato smart pot thread!
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Feb 17, 20112Feb 17, 2011 -
"RAISED BED Earthbox" sort of...
started by Gymgirl
last post by joy112854Feb 16, 20113Feb 16, 2011 -
Earthbox growing
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has anyone tried wondersoil in their EBs or HEBs?
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Feb 14, 20110Feb 14, 2011 -
Trying To Get Setup For Some Tomatos (Part Two)
started by Tplant
last post by TplantFeb 09, 201123Feb 09, 2011 -
Cold frames and mini greenhouses
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Feb 09, 20112Feb 09, 2011
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Dumb Question...
started by SusieR
last post by SusieRJan 31, 20112Jan 31, 2011 -
General Discussions - 2010 - Chapter 33
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last post by KentNCJan 30, 2011173Jan 30, 2011 -
New Community Garden: Raised Bed or In Ground Plots
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last post by PewjumperJan 27, 20115Jan 27, 2011 -
How do you calculate how much soil you need...?
started by Kindlekat
last post by KindlekatJan 24, 201127Jan 24, 2011 -
Kent we're growing!
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Potatoes in Self-watering buckets?
started by Kindlekat
last post by joy112854Jan 13, 20116Jan 13, 2011 -
Boca Bob's stackable strawberry/lettuce containers
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Jan 12, 201122Jan 12, 2011 -
E-buckets and hot peppers?
started by dreaves
last post by GymgirlJan 07, 20114Jan 07, 2011 -
wanting to start gardening but not sure about it.
started by hummingtammy
last post by aspenjocopJan 07, 20116Jan 07, 2011 -
My new idea!
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Jan 05, 20114Jan 05, 2011