Gardening: Small Spaces
IntensiveGardeningSue ReinardyUW-ExtensionMaster Gardener Volunteer
ObjectivesO Advantages of Intensive GardeningO Space Saving TechniquesO PlanningO PlantsO Common ProblemsO Tips for Success
IntroductionsYour Goals for the Class?
Advantages of Small SpacesO Much less up-frontOOOOOinvestmentAreas fill in fasterRequire lessmaintenanceCan be re-workedMany plants do well incontainers and raisedbedsCan be closer to you
Space Saving TechniquesO IntenseO VerticalO Using smallerfurniture, dwarfplantsO Multi-functional uses
Developing Small SpacesO Single theme,OOOOfunction, focal pointAdd perspective tomake tiny areasappear largerGo verticalBright colors inforegroundBreak it up
Intense TechniquesO Raised BedsO TerracesO Square FootO LasagnaO Straw BaleO SuccessionO InterplantingO ContainersO Small sizes
Raised BedsO Basic unit ofintensive gardeningO Concentrate soil insmall areasO Usually 3-4 feet wide& longO Form of wide-bedgardening
Square Foot GardeningO Based on MelBartholomew’s bookO A unique system togrow using 20% ofthe space, 10% ofthe water, 5% of theseeds, and 2% of thework of conventionalgardens
Square Foot Basics1. Layout: arrange your garden in squares2. Boxes: build boxes3. Aisles: space boxes 3’ apart4. Soil: 1/3 each blended compost, peat moss,and coarse vermiculite5. Grid: place on top of boxwww.squarefootgardening.com
Square Foot Basics6. Care: never walk on soil7. Select: plant using 1,4,9 or 16 plants persquare foot8. Plant: Plant on a pinch per hold,transplants in a depression9. Water: by hand of sun-warmed water10. Harvest: when you finish harvesting, addcompost and replant with a new crop
Lasagna GardeningO Book by PatriciaLanzaO Organic, Layeringmethod to createbetter soilO Close planting andgenerous mulching
Lasagna BasicsO Begin by covering anyarea with ¼” wetnewspaperO Build layer on top withthin layer of peat moss&waterO Spread organicmaterials, alternatelayers of green andbrown for 12-20”O Cover with a layer ofcompost and plant.
Straw BaleO Is a version ofhydroponicgardeningO Bale is growingmedium, add waterand high nitrogenfertilizerO Nicely elevatedO Grow annuals andvegetables
Straw Bale BasicsO Saturate bales withwater for a few daysO Add high nitrogenfertilizer in 2applications in aweekO Bale will heat up,temperature willstart to drop in about10 daysO Once bale is aboutsoil temp, dress withpotting soil on topO Make a depressionon top for plants orseedsO Best for low growingplants
Questions?Have you used one of thetechniques?
Succession PlantingO Planting after spotsare vacated by spentplantsO Variation: “relaying”consisting of multipleplantings of one cropto providecontinuous harvestO Cool season cropsare followed by warmseason crops then byanother cool seasoncropO Starting seeds fortransplanting is keyin our shortgardening season tobe successful
InterplantingO Growing two or moretypes of vegetablesin same spaceO Needs carefulplanning on factorsof growth pattern,nutrition and waterneeds, length ofgrowing periods
Interplanting BasicsO Plant long-seasonplants with shortseason: ex. carrotsand radishesO Smaller plants withlarger plants: ex.Radishes at the baseof beansO Shade tolerantplants in shadow oftaller plants: ex.Lettuce with thetomatoesO Heavy feeders withless needy plants:ex. Cabbages withlettuce
ContainersO Anything can be acontainerO Drainage holes onside or bottom, if onbottom containershould be elevatedO Don’t underestimatethe size of themature plant, selectdwarf varietiesO Use a lightweight,porous growingmediumO Fertilizer is a mustduring the growingseasonO Water thoroughly,best in the morning
Container AdvantagesO Can be used almostanywhereO Can move plants totake advantage ofweather conditionsO Little maintenanceO Attractive
Container LimitationsO Require more waterO Frequent wateringleach nutrients soneed to fertilizeO Vine crops difficult togrowO Large containers areheavy
ReuseO Coffee cans, kiddiepools, washtubsO Caution on reusingtires or anything thatused petroleum dueto heavy metalsO Clean with solutionof 1 part bleach to 9parts water
Container TypesO Clay – porous, breakable,OOOOOOcool, dry quicklyStone – frost proof, heavy,coolCeramic – expensive,breakableMetal – rust, hotWood- recommend nontreated or add plastic linerPlastic – lightweight,inexpensivePlanting pouches
Container TipsO For a natural look,plant odd numbersO Choose differentheights and variedfoliageO OK to crowd forinstant impactO Plant similar needplants together
Questions/CommentsAny unique container ideasthat you would like toshare?
Vertical TechniquesO TrellisO WallsO InvertedO EspalierO Stacked
TrellisO Use for vining crops:pole beans, gourds,squash, cucumbers,peas, tomatoesO Adds vertical interestin the garden
Living WallsO Strong wall andOOOOOmounting systemFirm backingMoisture barrierPlanting layersOpenings for plantsIrrigation system
Inverted/HangingO Need strong hangingstructureO Same soil mix,watering as incontainersO Some plants to try:cucumbers,tomatoes, peppers,eggplants, beans
Espalier TechniquesO Practice of controllingplant growth so itgrows relatively flat ona structure such as awall, fence or trellisO Is high maintenance,pick a slow growingplant such as apple,crabapple, juniper,viburnum
Stacked Techniques
PlanningO SoilO Crop RotationO Spacing: wide-row,skip rows use bedsO FertilizingO WaterO Light
PlantsO Dwarf, compactvarietiesO Always be plantingsomethingO Expand growingseasonO Amend soil with eachplanting withcompost
Use Mini-Veggies'On Deck’ is first sweetcorn developed forcontainer gardening. The 45’ plants produce 2 to 3bicolored ears per stalk.Wait until the soiltemperature is 55 degreesF. or above to plant; thensow 9 seeds per 24-inchcontainer.
Dwarf VarietiesO Mini-hostasO Dwarf shrubsO Slow growingvarieties (oftendwarfs are just slowgrowing plants)
Top Economic ValueTomatoesOnionsLeaf LettuceTurnipsSummer SquashEdible pea podsBeans (pole, bush)BeetsCarrotsCucumbersPeppersBroccoliHead LettuceSwiss Chard
Common ProblemsO DrainageO Not enough lightO Too much nitrogenO Too much/too littleOOOOwaterLow/high temperatureAir CirculationInsectsDiseases
Tips for SuccessO Select compact, dwarf, and mini varietiesO Choose super productive plants, avoid ones thatmature slowlyO Break up open areas so a small space seemslargerO Create a view with an arbor, pergola or smalltreesO Use color-place bold colors in front – they willcatch your attention, the rest beyond will recedehelping it feel larger
BooksO All New Square Foot Gardening, MelBartholomewO Lasagna Gardening, Patricia LanzaO Straw Bale Gardens, Joel KarstenO The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Small SpaceGardens, Chris McLauglin
UW-Extension O “Container Gardening”, A3382O “Specialized Gardening Techniques” A3384O “Trellising, Staking, and Caging” A3933O “Vegetable Cultivars and Planting Guide forWisconsin Gardens” A1653
Thank YouSue v.org
Straw Bale Basics O Saturate bales with water for a few days O Add high nitrogen fertilizer in 2 applications in a week O Bale will heat up, temperature will start to drop in about 10 days O Once bale is about soil temp, dress with potting soil on top O Make a depression
plants. Tuck a plant or two in a basket and place it on a shelf. Dwarf and slow growing plant varieties, vertical gardening and square foot gardening methods can add to your eye appeal as well as your table. Flowers, fruits and herbs can be Gardening for Small Spaces Article and photos by Terri Simon, Master Gardener cont’d on pg. 6
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