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Urban garden 6 EASY WAYS TO CREATE YOUR OWN
by LISA ROGERS The idea of an urban garden is gaining popularity, and it’s easy to start your own garden with the right space and materials. Here are some starter tips! WHERE TO SET UP YOUR URBAN GARDEN
This may come as a surprise, but building an urban garden can be done anywhere. If you’re fortunate enough to have a backyard, you can designate a section solely for your garden. But if you happen to live in a condo, you can still enjoy gardening at home. A small balcony could serve as a garden using pots and small 40 New Home + Condo Guide | May 29–June 12, 2021
planters. What matters most is sunlight and living in a climate that can support plant growth. You can search online for lists of plants based on how many hours of sunlight you have. For example, leafier plants (such as spinach, lettuce and kale) don’t need much sunlight to grow and produce, and they can be placed in shadier spots. When it comes to peppers, tomatoes, squashes or eggplants, they typically need at least five hours of direct sun daily. BUILD YOUR TOOL ‘SHED’
Once you’ve set up the location for your urban garden, you
then need to acquire all the gardening tools you will need to maintain it. Any local gardening store in your neighbourhood will have all that you need: • Gardening soil • Pots, large containers, or materials to build a garden bed • Plant food • Watering can • Pruning shears, a trowel, and some good quality gardening gloves • Plant markers so you can label your fruits and vegetables • If you have the room, a composting bin. Great for the environment
