I have been growing a few plants before I got Dexter, but most of those have been eaten now. I am working on a better system than what I had previously done.
I went to lowes and bought what they called the Patio Planter, which seems like an Earthbox knock off for $30. Of course I didn't follow all their instructions since my thought was to use it like a large pot, but better. It has the surface area I needed.
In one box I have planted 3 rows on Sunday. One for collard greens, one for mesclun mix, and one for chicory/endive. The second box I will plant later this week with dandelion, plantain, and lamb's lettuce.
I also purchased 3 spineless prickly pear pads and planted 2 of them almost a month ago. It does now have roots, but no new growth yet.
And the flowers I am growing separately indoors. The ones in pots are Rose of Sharon and Viola. The ones in the tray are Rose of Sharon (2 colors) and Pot Marigold (which just started sprouting).
I will be planting a few other plants for my tortoise Dexter. I can't wait for these plants to be big enough to produce food and decoration for him.
I went to lowes and bought what they called the Patio Planter, which seems like an Earthbox knock off for $30. Of course I didn't follow all their instructions since my thought was to use it like a large pot, but better. It has the surface area I needed.
In one box I have planted 3 rows on Sunday. One for collard greens, one for mesclun mix, and one for chicory/endive. The second box I will plant later this week with dandelion, plantain, and lamb's lettuce.
I also purchased 3 spineless prickly pear pads and planted 2 of them almost a month ago. It does now have roots, but no new growth yet.
And the flowers I am growing separately indoors. The ones in pots are Rose of Sharon and Viola. The ones in the tray are Rose of Sharon (2 colors) and Pot Marigold (which just started sprouting).
I will be planting a few other plants for my tortoise Dexter. I can't wait for these plants to be big enough to produce food and decoration for him.
