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Garden Features & Extras

September 20, 2017 By Nathan

Constructing a Simple PVC High Tunnel

This low-cost, 30’ long by 18’ wide PVC high tunnel is constructed using PVC pipe for hoops. A crew of four can easily construct a high tunnel of this design in a single day, and a single person can do the majority of the construction! View Resource »

Filed Under: Building Projects, Garden Features & Extras, Garden in Winter, Garden Structures

September 20, 2017 By Nathan

Growing School Gardens: Annie’s How-to Guide for Five Kinds of Children’s Gardens

This guide offers five examples of different gardens—from simple to complex—that can flourish at schools and other learning environments with the hope that at least one of these examples will fuel your motivation to garden with kids: windowsill gardens, vertical gardens, raised beds/container gardens, cold frames/tunnels/greenhouses, and large-scale gardens. View Resource »

Filed Under: Building Projects, Garden Beds, Garden Design, Garden Features & Extras, Garden in Winter, Garden Planning, Garden Structures, Getting Started, Indoor Garden Beds & Structures, Maintaining & Sustaining

September 20, 2017 By Nathan

Is a High Tunnel Right for your Farm?

This manual is designed to help you make an informed decision as to whether or not a high tunnel will benefit your business operation. It examines human resources, site requirements, and the initial costs associated with a high tunnel. View Resource »

Filed Under: Building Projects, Garden Design, Garden Features & Extras, Garden in Winter, Garden Planning, Garden Structures, Maintaining & Sustaining

June 20, 2017 By Nathan

Build a Bee House

A step-by-step guide for building a home for mason bees – a native Wisconsin pollinator! View Resource »

Filed Under: Bee & Other Animal Structures, Building Projects, Garden Features & Extras

June 20, 2017 By Nathan

Bucket Hydroponics

This step-by-step guide describes how to set up a simple, inexpensive hydroponics system using a 5-gallon bucket, old hanging plant basket and an air stone. The guide include detailed pictures and planting tips. Each bucket can grow one robust plant, such as a tomato or pepper. View Resource »

Filed Under: Building Projects, Garden Beds, Garden Features & Extras

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