Vegetables Gardening - Growing Organic Vegetables

Hello Daisy,

I had the same problem in that the contractors removed 4 feet of earth that was a forest. Left me with hard clay. The raised beds are the best way to go. Containers work too. I have a pretty extensive container garden for tomatoes. I suggest 5 gallon paint buckets from H-depot. If you have questions about turning bad clay rock soil into something you can grow in, let me know.

Gary

wwww.therustedgarden.blogspot.com
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> Hi Daisy,
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> Welcome to the group!
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> I have the same dream and I had the same problem! We moved in a new house and the contractors left the soil terrible, not only hard as a rock because it's clay, but there were a million pieces of concrete, rocks and stuff... you must love them!
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> We wanted to make the landscaping ourselves but it was AWFUL. We had to hire someone, they brought a little bit of top soil and installed our grass.
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> The only solution I can think of are some raised beds, but right now I'm a little bit pregnant :) like 6 months so I can't really do it. But I'll be gardening in containers on our decks, hope that works out well for this year.
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> I'm starting some of my seeds indoor this week! yay..
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> Let us know about your progress.
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> Andreea W.
> Chilliwack, BC
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> Hi My Name Daisy and I'm new to the forum. I garden in a small suburban backyard in Reno, Nv. My garden area is approximately 248 sq ft. I love to grow mostly food and some flowers. One of my goals are to get rid of landscaping rocks and fabric and dig into my concrete-like soil so that I may plant beautiful perennials but this has proven to be a backbraking job. Would love to meet some members.
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