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I've wanted to have a crop garden for ages, but never got around to it. I've also been kicking around the idea that it would be interesting to create a garden that could, in theory, provide all the food and nutrients that a person could need. There are a thousand opinions out there, but I thought it might be nice to try talking this out with some of you!
Things to consider:
I live in California, so we can get into the triple digits in the late summer/early fall.
We do have some nights that get down to the frost point in winter, but my area doesn't have a ton. No snow.
Corn is not my friend. I'm not allergic, but if I grew it, I wouldn't eat it because I'd end up with various digestive issues. I suppose if it was a key element of some sort of companion planting, I could give it away or trade it to friend with chickens in exchange for eggs, but I'd prefer to focus on foods I can eat myself.
I have a smallish back yard, with LOTS of sun. I'd prefer to stick with container gardening or raised beds, as much of my yard is concrete.
I'm not an experienced gardener, so idiot proofing as much as possible would be good.
I have a VERY PRODUCTIVE meyer lemon tree, if that matters.
So....opinions, advice, go!
Things to consider:
I live in California, so we can get into the triple digits in the late summer/early fall.
We do have some nights that get down to the frost point in winter, but my area doesn't have a ton. No snow.
Corn is not my friend. I'm not allergic, but if I grew it, I wouldn't eat it because I'd end up with various digestive issues. I suppose if it was a key element of some sort of companion planting, I could give it away or trade it to friend with chickens in exchange for eggs, but I'd prefer to focus on foods I can eat myself.
I have a smallish back yard, with LOTS of sun. I'd prefer to stick with container gardening or raised beds, as much of my yard is concrete.
I'm not an experienced gardener, so idiot proofing as much as possible would be good.
I have a VERY PRODUCTIVE meyer lemon tree, if that matters.
So....opinions, advice, go!