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RE: Overcoming the Drawbacks of Small Scale Urban Homesteading: Using Every Space
This is a great piece for people (like me) that don't have a TON of space. It seems like if you really look, there are always little spots that you can squeeze out extra productivity.
I have two of those trough-style raised beds as well. They've been some of my most productive!
The raised beds have been great, especially as I keep changing my mind about where to have them! Unfortunately they can get SO hot in summer. Winter plantings always do well though. The garlic in that planter under the tree is looking to be my best crop yet.
Paint them white on the outside ;)
Even white things get hot to the touch in our sun! I tried covering them one year. The thing that works best seems to be overgrowth to shade the edges. Although something around them that also offers insulation could work.🤔 Thank you, you've got me thinking now. 😁
Yeah, shade was going to be my next call as well. Or a shade cover?