We specialize in small-space biointensive gardening here at Gardenerd, so we get a lot of calls to install patio gardens from eager folks with limited space and sunlight. Our latest patio garden project gave the homeowner an herb garden, a space for veggies, and a few new fruit and berry crops in a small space.
The homeowner has 2 children who were interested in eating home-grown veggies. They also like to play basketball and jump on a trampoline, so most of the yard was dedicated to these pursuits. That left a strip of driveway with morning and mid-day sun.
Fruit and Herbs
Mom and sons wanted herbs, and a space for growing summer crops. We outfitted them with two MiniFarmBox Rolling Patio Boxes. We found snazzy fiberglass pots for 3 new citrus trees (one shown below) and two blueberries.
The garden is located right outside the kitchen door, so the family will have fresh herbs to pick all winter long.
Veggies too!
Right next door, we planted a beefsteak tomato and a zucchini plant. After those finish we’ll put in lettuces and other greens for winter.
Mint, in its own pot, of course, rounds out the garden. The whole thing is set up on a battery operated timer connected to a nearby hose spigot with a pressure reducer. This will keep the garden watered and thriving.
The home owner is happy with her new garden and looks forward to harvesting herbs, veggies and fruit as her kids watch them grown.
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