Now this is something I’m not unfamiliar with. VERTICAL FARMING…

They’ve been growing in various ways using vertical farming setups for years. I’ve been considering this growing technique for the new indoor coop business. We’ll be starting with the basic garden veggies and working our way up. The idea is to be in a position to create the ability for us to sustain our own communities produce needs. A set up like this would be perfect. Been researching for years, but seeing this video lets me know that we’re on the right track with how things are being designed. So excited indeed.

Follow the 10 tips outlined below for a welcoming garden that’s filled with color and fragrance — and song.

Survey the Yard
Make note of tree limbs that should be removed or cabled, especially those that overhang structures. Hire an arborist to maintain large trees.Cut down last year’s perennial foliage, and toss it into the compost pile. Rake mulch from beds planted with bulbs before foliage appears, and refresh mulch in other planting areas after soil warms. Check fences, steps, and pathways for disrepair caused by freezing and thawing.

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