Have you ever grown a Garden?
Here is a checklist designed to help city dwellers jumpstart their urban garden:
🌿 Urban Permaculture: Small Space, Big Impact
- Go Vertical: Stop thinking in square feet and start thinking in height. Use trellises, wall planters, and hanging baskets for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peas.
- Plant in Pairs: Practice companion planting (e.g., Marigolds + Tomatoes) to naturally repel pests and boost your harvest without chemicals.
- Close the Loop: Start a worm bin (vermicomposting) under your sink. It’s odorless, fits in a closet, and turns kitchen scraps into premium fertilizer.
- Save the Rain: Install a rain barrel to catch runoff. Your plants prefer the pH of rainwater over treated tap water anyway!
- Go Native: Incorporate hardy Canadian plants like Coneflowers or Bee Balm. They require less water and keep local pollinators happy.
- Join the Movement: Get involved in a community garden or start a “food forest” in your backyard with berry shrubs and fruit trees.
