Pollination is beneficial to both the pollinators and the plants—it helps plants reproduce and keeps pollinators fed with pollen and nectar.
read moreDid you know that once the main head is harvested, smaller clusters or heads will grow from the cut point – meaning you can get mini-broccoli after the main head is harvested!
read moreDid you know that Okra grows best in well-draining soils and gardens? Too much moisture causes stem rot. While Okra is not recommended for traditional container gardens, it will grow well in a properly maintained Eco Garden.
read moreDid you know that lima beans are a perfect salad component when they are raw? Let them marinate in a vinaigrette dressing for 24 hours and you will have a real flavor and texture enhancement for your salad.
read moreDid you know that eggplant originates in India and the East Indies and is sometimes referred to as Guinea squash?
read moreIt’s that time of your where you’re probably thinking about your yard. How can you make it better? Should you start a garden? Could you add a deck or patio? How do you get rid of all those dead spots in the lawn? No matter what you choose to do with your backyard landscape, an Eco Garden Systems Original Garden elevated garden bed fits just about anywhere and makes your yard better. If you don’t have a garden yet, you may feel intimidated. But with an Eco Garden, it’s so easy to get started. Want to be more self-sufficient? Start a vegetable garden. Or maybe you want to improve your yard with a bright pop of blooms. Create a haven for outdoor barbeques and chill sessions with a health-boosting garden (or several). Here’s how an Eco Garden works to make gardening better and easier: In-garden water reservoir: moisture is always present and allows for overplanting as plants no longer compete for moisture Air Gap technology: allows plant roots to thrive in a moisture-rich and oxygen-rich layer that leads to faster growth and better production 2x speed to maturity Up to 50% more production per plant due to ever present oxygen Patented perforated soil platform: allows root systems to grow into the Air Gap and reservoir 24+ square feet of growing space: able to produce as much as 48+ square foot in-ground plot Here are some possible backyard landscape scenarios where an Eco Garden makes perfect sense: You want an outdoor kitchen, with your fresh grown veggies and herbs at your fingertips. You could build the Eco Garden right into the design plan so it sits next to your cooking area. You have a sloped yard and want to build a retaining wall and stairs. An Eco Garden could be built in alongside…
read moreDid you know that once you cure sweet potatoes (store in a dark, humid place at 80-85 degrees for ~10 days to cure your potatoes) they can be stored for up to six months in a traditional root cellar?
read moreDid you know that most string bean varieties will not set pods when the temperature rises above 80 degrees?
read moreDid you know that spinach’s growing cycle is ~50 days? Each foot of planting should yield about a half-pound of spinach.
read moreOne of the best things about spring is growing salad greens in your vegetable garden. There are many varieties to choose from, and each has its own unique look and flavor. Greens and lettuce are so easy to grow, especially in an Eco Garden.
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