Tower Garden Getting Ready For New Strawberry Crop

Today Bob took the Tower Garden I use to grow strawberries each year and got it ready for me to plant. He took the black plastic 30-gallon trash bags off. My Tower Garden was still clean just the way I left it after cleaning it at the end of the growing season in October. To see...

Tower Garden Has Higher Yield University of Mississippi Study Shows

The University of Mississippi published a research paper about growing vegetables in a Tower Garden. The study reveals that plants grown in aeroponic systems show a higher product yield and comparable antioxidant properties compared to those grown in soil. OleMiss planted 24 Tower Gardens with basil, chard, parsley, red kale, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and...

Healthy Living Did you know?

Did you know? Leafy greens like spinach and kale contain magnesium, which is known to help you relax. Good thing Juice Plus+ Garden Blend Capsules have both to help you stay stress-free! To learn more about Juice Plus capsules just CLICK HERE Click here now to order your Juice Plus Capsules and begin to...

Tower Garden Easy to Assemble

Here is a You Tube video about putting together the Tower Garden. It is a well-produced homemade video...

Tree Pruning Clean Up Tip

When I prune trees or shrubs I place a large tarp under the area where I am pruning. As I prune the the branches that I cut fall onto the tarp. When I have to move the ladder I drag the tarp and and re-position it under the ladder.  If trimming a ground height shrub...

Vertical Garden Starting Seeds

Starting seeds in rock wool cubes for your Tower Garden vertical garden? Once the seeds have sprouted, I use a weak solution of Tower Garden Mineral Blend.  I use a solution that is about 25% of the normal ratio.  Once the seedlings are put into your vertical garden use a 50% solution of Tower Garden...

Tower Garden Over Watering Danger

Growing in my greenhouse during the fall and winter seasons, reduced sun light and lower temperatures slows down plant growth. With reduced growth, the plant needs less nutrients and less water. It could be easy to over water.  I keep my Tower Garden pump on a cycle of 15 minutes on and 30 minutes off. ...

Gardening Winter Mistake

I was asked about adding cow steer manure to the ground over the winter to help build up the soil. Now is not the time to be adding any kind of fertilizer to your soil if you live in a severe winter climate zone. The addition of the fertilizer will stimulate your plants to begin...

Tower Garden Free Cookbook

Download a Tower Garden Cookbook free from my Tower Garden website. Just click on this URL: http://bit.ly/TowerToTableCookbook           Yes I want to order a Tower Garden now. Just click here to download yours now! Contract me:...

Holiday Season Food Safety

As we come into the holiday season and begin to plan and cook our holiday meals it is time to think about food safety. Here is a link to a blog posting that has several interesting videos on the subject. http://barfblog.com/2012/11/holiday-food-safety-dont-wear-the-turkey-on-your-head-and-other-tips/ Contact me:...

Tower Garden Winter Nutrients

During the cool months it is important to add nutrients to your water very time you fill your Tower Garden reservoir tank. I normally premix a 5 gallon bucket of water. I fill the bucket and let it sit for a day to help the chlorine clear from the water. The following day I add...

Tower Garden Urban Gardening Soil Dangers

Their is a new trend in our cities to convert unused land into urban gardens. Do you know the history of that land? Was it once the site of a building that has been demolished that contaminated the soil with asbestos?  Even having raised beds can still result in your food being contaminated. Click here...