the making of an urban biointensive garden in Toronto
I took advantage of my unusually high energy level tonight and double-dug the rest of my fourth raised bed. I can no longer enjoy that kind of work during the day now due to the permasmog conditions of summertime (and it's technically not even summer yet!). It went well. I look forward to planting a lot of flax and oats. Probably peppers, more tomatoes, and more lettuce, too.
Labels: double-digging, smog
posted by FarmerPauly @ 9:13 PM
I'm kind of excited about the next few years. I see skyrocketing oil prices and a climate shift gearing into full force creating a bit of havoc in the world somewhat sooner than most people think. But I think self-sufficiency will be a big part of the solution when the shit hits the fan. My dream is to someday live in a village that produces most of its own food, clothing and shelters, helping to sustain a healthy relationship with the earth.
150 square feet
Initial Costs:
| Shovel | $15 | |
| Hand saw | $20 | |
| Multi-bit screwdriver | $15 | |
| Tarp | $8 | |
| Lee Valley spade & fork | $87 | |
| Hose couplings | $11 | |
| Produce scale | $7 | |
| Total | $163 |
Year 1 Operating Costs:
| Seeds | $50 | |
| Compost | $100 | |
| Ground cayenne pepper | $8 | |
| Total | $158 |
Approximate retail value of organic produce calculated from Pfenning's Organic catalogue.
| 1 kg radishes | $6 | |
| 0.6 kg spinach | $10.50 | |
| 2.5 kg lettuce | $32.50 | |
| 11 kg chard | $78 | |
| 0.35 kg yellow beans | $3.50 | |
| 1.3 kg zucchinis | $3 | |
| 3.5 cobs corn | $2 | |
| 3.4 kg cherry tomatoes | $15 | |
| 0.9 kg ruffled red tomatoes | $6 | |
| 10 bunches basil | $20 | |
| 0.6 kg baby carrots | $2 | |
| 1.1 kg green peppers | $7.50 | |
| 1 bunch parsley | $1.50 | |
| 1.5 kg muskmelon | $4 | |
| 0.55 kg potatoes | $1.50 | |
| 0.05 kg parsnips | $0 | |
| Total | $193 |
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