Uncategorized Archives - Urban Farm Colorado
7 Barriers to Gardening in Colorado (and how to do it anyway)
Posted by bryantm251 | Garden Planning, Uncategorized | 4 CommentsOur best answers to 7 barriers to gardening in Colorado (and how to do it anyway).
Small grey and green bugs taking over your kale, collards, broccoli, or cauliflower? Aphids. Here’s how to deal with them!
Do you see irregular holes and smooth bites out of the leaves in your garden? And silvery “slime” trails on the leaves of your plants? You likely have slugs or snails in your garden.
Responses to the question “How Should We Eat?”
Posted by bryantm251 | Nutrition & Cooking, Uncategorized | One CommentAnswers to the controversial question: “How should we eat?”
Harlequin Bugs and Japanese Beetles
Posted by bryantm251 | Pests & Troubleshooting, Uncategorized | 3 CommentsDo you see colorful beetles in your garden attacking your plants and skeletonizing leaves? It could be either the harlequin bug or the Japanese beetle.
The Largest Barrier to Gardening in Colorado
Posted by bryantm251 | Garden Planning, Irrigation & Watering, Uncategorized | 2 CommentsThe single most important factor to having a successful vegetable garden is….
3 Simple Tips to Increase the Nutrient Density of Your Vegetables
Posted by bryantm251 | Nutrition & Cooking, Soil & Amendments, Uncategorized | No CommentsThree tips to improve the nutrient density (minerals, vitamins, lipids, proteins) of your vegetable garden.
5 Healthy Eating Tips You’ve Never Heard Of….
Posted by bryantm251 | Nutrition & Cooking, Uncategorized | No CommentsTired of cliche healthy eating tips? 5 Unique Tips to Eating Healthy.
Much of gardening is about expectations. I put together a fun little progression of what to expect as a beginner gardener as you move through the “8 Stages of Clueless Gardening”. Enjoy!
The best way to approach starting a new garden is to focus on the five most important variables that are 90% of the battle behind growing nutrient-dense food in your backyard garden.
Irrigation Options for Garden
Posted by bryantm251 | Irrigation & Watering, Uncategorized | One CommentSoil hydration is key to nutrient dense vegetables. Irrigation Options for Your Garden.
A subjective but ultra-helpful guide to choosing what to grow in your Colorado Garden. The easiest vegetables to grow, to the most difficult.
Crafting the Ideal Soil for Raised Garden Beds
Posted by bryantm251 | Soil & Amendments, Uncategorized | 14 CommentsSoil Craftsmanship: The ongoing effort to create the ideal raised bed soil mix to maximize nutrient density. The background on the Urban Farm Company’s soil mix.
How to Grow Healthier Vegetables with a Soil Test
Posted by bryantm251 | Garden Planning, Soil & Amendments, Uncategorized | 2 CommentsThere is one simple trick to massively improving your veggie garden. It’s easy and costs $26.50…
Simple steps to planting garlic in your backyard vegetable garden. When to plant, how to plant, and how to harvest.
