Strawberries + Tornado = Strawbnado! Want to maximize how much you can grow in a small space? If so, you’ve got to consider going vertical. Here’s a simple description and materials list for a very productive and fun space-maximizing element in your home garden.
What is a wicking bed? A fully contained, self-watering planting bed that uses capillary action to maintain consistent soil moisture. Wicking beds typically have a reservoir of water stored sub-surface that is passively drawn on by plants as they need it. Where is a wicking bed appropriate? In very dry climates wicking beds can save enormous amounts…