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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Coir, Seed Starter Kit & Grow Bags
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last post by aranessMar 05, 200919Mar 05, 2009 -
Where do you buy 4" pots for transplanting?
started by darkmoondreamer
last post by TplantJan 15, 200919Jan 15, 2009 -
Happy Birthday Strawbaleman!!
started by postmandug
last post by KentNCDec 07, 200819Dec 07, 2008 -
New project to attempt this fall
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Aug 04, 201018Aug 04, 2010 -
"Why You Should Break Down Your EBs," or "Cleaning 101..."
started by Gymgirl
last post by GymgirlApr 13, 201018Apr 13, 2010 -
Update pics and lots of questions.
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Oct 24, 200918Oct 24, 2009 -
What are worm castings and what are they used for?
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Sep 14, 200918Sep 14, 2009 -
Companion planting and good bugs
started by joy112854
last post by Ray_Der_PhanSep 12, 200918Sep 12, 2009 -
Some stacker stuff I have experienced.
started by Jaywhacker
last post by Jeannie63May 10, 200918May 10, 2009 -
Newest pics from my garden
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854May 01, 200918May 01, 2009
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New to EB's
started by Structure04mt
last post by katiebearOct 18, 200818Oct 18, 2008 -
?? for anybody who grows potatoes in containers
started by grampapa
last post by ladygardener1Oct 02, 200818Oct 02, 2008 -
Found a mushroom inside my bale!
started by glendalekid
last post by JnetteDec 15, 200718Dec 15, 2007 -
Has anyone planted raspberries in ebuckets?
started by joy112854
last post by weedingJun 09, 201417Jun 09, 2014 -
Self-Watering Veggie Table
started by Kindlekat
last post by weedingApr 27, 201417Apr 27, 2014 -
Is potting soil supposed to be so muddy?
started by Plants4myPots
last post by RickCorey_WAApr 03, 201317Apr 03, 2013 -
Is there a sticky or "basic how to" somewhere easy to find?
started by Bookerc1
last post by Bookerc1May 08, 201017May 08, 2010 -
Ah Progress, my new staking system for the e-buckets
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Apr 01, 201017Apr 01, 2010 -
Growing Tomato's Advice Needed
started by Degarotty
last post by HorseshoeAug 19, 200917Aug 19, 2009 -
EB Self Watering System Not Keeping Up
started by araness
last post by GirlaJul 30, 200917Jul 30, 2009
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Mutants
started by 2busygardening
last post by 2busygardeningMay 19, 200917May 19, 2009 -
Anyone growing citrus in their EB/HEBs?
started by garden_mermaid
last post by joy112854Apr 02, 200917Apr 02, 2009 -
Simple Strawbale Gardening question, Why?
started by Colquhoun
last post by GourdbeaderMar 23, 200917Mar 23, 2009 -
Question about Dolemite Lime
started by Ray_Der_Phan
last post by joy112854Mar 13, 200917Mar 13, 2009 -
Mass production propagation with grow poles
started by Jaywhacker
last post by JaywhackerMar 07, 200917Mar 07, 2009 -
Some Results with chinese cabbage
started by BocaBob
last post by joy112854Mar 03, 200917Mar 03, 2009 -
Self-Watering Transplant Pots
started by araness
last post by aranessFeb 22, 200917Feb 22, 2009 -
Welcome!
started by Terry
last post by maypopSep 02, 200717Sep 02, 2007 -
DIY AeroFlo
started by VbSparky
last post by VbSparkyFeb 22, 200717Feb 22, 2007 -
Rockwool, fertilizer salt accumulation; truth or myth?
started by PanamonCreel
last post by JLD_IIAug 22, 200517Aug 22, 2005
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early blight,yellow punkins!
started by mistresst
last post by KentNCAug 01, 201016Aug 01, 2010 -
Yellowing zucchini squash leaves
started by gessieviolet
last post by Ray_Der_PhanMay 30, 201016May 30, 2010 -
Might be in trouble here?
started by joy112854
last post by HoneybeeNCApr 22, 201016Apr 22, 2010 -
Eggplants in SWCs
started by Ray_Der_Phan
last post by MoonglowDec 05, 200916Dec 05, 2009 -
Community Gardens
started by paulgrow
last post by inandaApr 13, 200916Apr 13, 2009 -
What is the best support / staking system for bales?
started by Hondo_Lane
last post by KentNCApr 12, 200916Apr 12, 2009 -
My Straw Bales Doing Double Duty
started by texasrockgarden
last post by texasrockgardenMar 21, 200916Mar 21, 2009 -
bale garden in a HOT and WET climate
started by LizaMouse
last post by MaggieAMar 18, 200916Mar 18, 2009 -
Tomato seed
started by TARogers5
last post by blmlbDec 06, 200616Dec 06, 2006 -
My straw bales won't cook! (NE Wis./Zone 5a)
started by garden2heaven
last post by JnetteSep 02, 201015Sep 02, 2010
