This is the new planter I made for the window at an MN house. It is just a 1x2 frame with planters stuck in it.
Window Garden
Urban Gardening in Chicago
Her ia a Worm Inn in an apartment in Chicago that is stocked with Euros. I mean to build a frame around it and make it in to a "rolling island". Stay tuned for updates. So far the worms are happy and the apartment renter is excited. We still have quite a bit of worm … Continue reading Urban Gardening in Chicago
DIY Compost Tumbler
I made a compost tumbler out of a 55 gal. plastic barrel, which was then mounted on a frame with wheels. I have been using ratchet straps to secure the lid while it tumblers, but they have been making the lid cave in because it is to tight. I am thinking of switching to keeper … Continue reading DIY Compost Tumbler
Making aerated compost tea
If I am not using a tea brewer, the simplest method to make tea is to use two 5 gal. buckets and aerated it by continuously pouring one in to the other. Add an airstone or two if you can. Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.665639333462865.1073741836.250581604968642&type=3
Tour of my house in Munster, IN
These vids show what I had going on in the beginning of my permaculture adventures. What is included is a tour of the basement where I kept my worm bins, aquaponics system and compost tea brewer, then we take a look at the garden which I had gotten ready for winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lurz4NUQB64 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxC-gVwPm18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7ZeheK8Ek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zok8My-rx30
Grass Roots Organic Lawn Care 