The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community garden plots and self-contained boxes. Here's the perfect place to share your alternative gardening tips and ideas, and ask questions about non-traditional gardening.
Only DG Subscribers can post a thread. Learn more about Subscriptions. Read LessThe Alternative Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community ...… Read More
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What is straw bale gardening?
started by KyWoods
last post by planolindaNov 11, 200730Nov 11, 2007 -
Bales partially decomposed; can I shortcut process?
started by tomatofreak
last post by tomatofreakSep 14, 20072Sep 14, 2007 -
Cost of strawbales?
started by MsKatt
last post by KentNCMay 02, 200856May 02, 2008 -
Types of Fertilizer
started by MaryMcP
last post by JnetteSep 17, 20078Sep 17, 2007 -
Bale Gardening with minimum water use
started by Kaelkitty
last post by JnetteOct 30, 20076Oct 30, 2007 -
Root crops.
started by rayman6422
last post by tomatofreakSep 12, 20079Sep 12, 2007 -
Do I wait or do I start?
started by wannadanc
last post bySep 14, 200715Sep 14, 2007 -
Fall crops.
started by catmad
last post by catmadSep 06, 20072Sep 06, 2007 -
No Dirt?
started by MaryMcP
last post by JnetteSep 05, 200720Sep 05, 2007 -
Forum: open or subscribers-only?
started by Terry
last post by gloria125Jan 17, 200886Jan 17, 2008
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Straw Bale gardening forum
started by rutholive
last post by rutholiveAug 31, 20073Aug 31, 2007 -
Need crash course in hydroponics!
started by KyWoods
last post by KyWoodsSep 02, 20072Sep 02, 2007 -
Melons
started by Jnette
last post by JnetteOct 14, 200783Oct 14, 2007 -
Welcome!
started by Terry
last post by maypopSep 02, 200717Sep 02, 2007 -
growing strawberries in bales of hay
started by lovedirtynails
last post by GourdbeaderJun 16, 201212Jun 16, 2012 -
Strawbale Gardening (Part 16)
started by KentNC
last post by KentNCOct 29, 2007130Oct 29, 2007 -
Saskferco Community Gardens / Connecting as Neighbours
started by Lilypon
last post by CassysCornerAug 19, 200926Aug 19, 2009 -
Soaking seeds
started by MzzPool
last post by foreveredenJul 28, 20071Jul 28, 2007 -
Garlic, potatoes, etc.
started by MzzPool
last post by MzzPoolJul 28, 20070Jul 28, 2007 -
A large community plating project
started by andycdn
last post by cathy4Oct 19, 200714Oct 19, 2007
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Question about what they did at Epcot
started by CoreHHI
last post by CoreHHIAug 29, 20075Aug 29, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 15)
started by KentNC
last post by JnetteAug 11, 2007129Aug 11, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 14)
started by KentNC
last post by hellnzn11Jul 01, 2007129Jul 01, 2007 -
Using herbicide in a public park
started by andycdn
last post by EquilibriumAug 06, 200711Aug 06, 2007 -
Started Hyrdopoinc Plants
started by Dimmer
last post by DimmerJul 03, 200710Jul 03, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 13)
started by KentNC
last post by KentNCJun 12, 2007126Jun 12, 2007 -
Non-circulating hydroponics
started by weeding
last post by weedingMay 28, 20070May 28, 2007 -
Tomatoes in Straw Bales
started by currjejr
last post by catmadMay 21, 20077May 21, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 12)
started by BronxBoy
last post by glendalekidAug 13, 2007125Aug 13, 2007 -
8 pack hydrofarm
started by suzimcmullen
last post by suzimcmullenMay 17, 20072May 17, 2007
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How to plant hoya cuttings in hydroponic pots
started by Bhavana34
last post by weedingJul 27, 200724Jul 27, 2007 -
I need help identifying a 'shrub'
started by Pricklesnursery
last post by PricklesnurseryMay 08, 20072May 08, 2007 -
Garden Wedding
started by greeniegardener
last post by greeniegardenerMay 05, 20070May 05, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 11)
started by KentNC
last post by digger9083Jun 11, 2008138Jun 11, 2008 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 10)
started by KentNC
last post by KentNCMay 02, 2007104May 02, 2007 -
hydroponic strawberries
started by blmlb
last post by lcosdenOct 09, 200712Oct 09, 2007 -
Would like to "grow" a vine playhouse for my kids....
started by sahlink
last post by BettypauzeSep 26, 200711Sep 26, 2007 -
trouble with ezclone machine
started by artfern
last post by VbSparkyApr 04, 20071Apr 04, 2007 -
Straw Bale Gardening (Part 9)
started by KentNC
last post by KentNCApr 21, 2007124Apr 21, 2007 -
Plant Pink Flowers for Cancer Awareness
started by creadman
last post by dividedskyJan 29, 20099Jan 29, 2009




