We documented the construction of a rain water capture irrigation system, raised beds for square foot farming, composting, soil amendments, natural pest control, and more. There are basic concepts and instructions you can use to create your own natural vegetable garden. With a little work and a lot of patience, you can provide food for yourself and your family and friends in a very small area. Box gardens can reduce your grocery bills, provide fresh healthy food, and provide hours of fun.

1. Rain Water Capture & Irrigation And Urban Farming Project

5. One inch of water on a 1000 s.f. roof = 600+ gal.

12. Run Irrigation from barrels to planter boxes

13. Run Drip Irrigation in Boxes

14. Urban Box Farming

17. Materials can vary …

19. Attach Plastic Liner to Inside of Box

20. Layer yard waste and compost to fill boxes

21. Organic Waste, Compost, Ashes

24. Square Foot Planting Method

25. What can grow in a 4’x4’box Marigolds peas Spinach Greens 3 Broccoli Marigolds Lettuce 6 carrots Onions garlic cilantro Spinach Kale 3 Broccoli Herbs Lettuce 6 carrots Garlic rosemary Carrots Radishes sweet peppers Lettuce 6 carrots Peppers Cherry tomatoes Peas Marigolds Beefsteak Tomatoes Lettuce 6 carrots

26. Supply Your Own Food