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Creating a Pet-Friendly Garden

5/27/2019

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Whether garden is indoor or outdoor, it can be difficult to keep it out of the reach of a curious pet. Below are a list of potentially fatal-plants, in addition to a few helpful points to keep your pet’s stomach happy and your mind at ease.
Refrain from planting or plant out of reach the following:
  1. Eucalyptus
  2. Lavender
  3. Marjoram
  4. Garlic
  5. Mint
  6. Onion
  7. Morning glory
  8. Oregano
  9. Parsley
  10. Sorrel
  11. Sweet peas
  12. Tomato (unripe fruit is toxic)
  13. Watercress
  14. Yarrow
  15. Castor bean 
  16. Cyclamen 
  17. Dumbcane 
  18. Hemlock
  19. English Ivy (leaves and berries)
  20. Mistletoe 
  21. Oleander 
  22. Thorn apple or jimsonweed
  23. Yew 
  24. Mushrooms
  25. Borage
  26. Catnip
  27. Chamomile
  28. Leeks
  29. Lemon grass
  30. Lovage
  31. Chives
  32. Coleus
  33. Epazote

For a more extensive list, including plants which may not be grown in a dog accessible garden, visit: https://www.petmd.com/dog/emergency/poisoning-toxicity/e_dg_poisonous_plants

If refraining from growing the above plants is not a viable option, then the best way to keep your pets safe is through creating a barrier. Chicken wire works really well for most dogs, however, there is always a chance they may dig underneath. 


If your hydroponic garden is indoor, an outside shed may be a good solution. You just need to make sure you have a UV grow light to guarantee that your plants are receiving the required amount of sun.

Motion activated sprinklers can help deter many cats and dogs from encroaching, as  most detest being sprayed with water.

“Pet-friendly” plant species include:

  1. Basil
  2. Garbanzo Beans
  3. Bell peppers
  4. Broccoli
  5. Cauliflower
  6. Cilantro
  7. Hibiscus
  8. Impatiens
  9. Lemon balm
  10. Marigold
  11. Nasturtium
  12. Peas
  13. Salad burnet
  14. Savory
  15. Kale
  16. Snapdragon
  17. Squash
  18. Strawberries
  19. Thyme
  20. Tomatoes (ripe)
  21. Watermelon
  22. Zinnia
  23. Chard
  24. Lettuce
  25. Cucumber
  26. Dill
  27. Rosemary
  28. Sage

If you want to grow your own nutrient rich food with very little time and effort, click here to order your system and join the vertical hydroponic garden community.
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The Pros and Cons of Outdoor Hydroponics

5/6/2019

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There are several different alternatives to traditional gardening. Depending upon which region you live in, an outdoor hydroponic system may be more practical than an indoor system. Here are some pros and cons to consider before making your decision.
Pros:

  • Customize your garden to your desired space and style. (To download and resize 3d printable files, visit thingiverse.com). https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2403922
  • Grow food up to three times faster than traditional soil-based gardening.
  • Outdoor hydroponics uses ten times less water than traditional gardening. This is due to the ability to filtrate the same nutrient rich water through your system several times a day.
  • No traditional pesticides
  • Food is tastier when grown outside with natural sunlight as opposing to an indoor UV light.
  • Community outdoor hydroponics can help provide food to those located in poverty stricken areas.
  • Zero mess inside of your home.

Cons:
  • Initial costs of setting up your hydroponic system can be a bit more costly at first, however, in the long run you will spend exponentially less. Factors to consider include how much space you will be utilizing, how automatic you create your garden to be and the amount of time you will same in comparison to traditional gardening.
  • Extreme temperatures can equate to lack of growth. This is true in both overly hot and cold climates. In this situation, it may benefit you to consider an indoor hydroponic system.


If you want to grow your own nutrient rich food with very little time and effort, click here to order your system and join the tower gardening community.

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