Growing potatoes is one of the most satisfying endeavors a garden gnome can pursue. There are so many varieties that offer many different culinary and nutritional qualities. They are also incredibly easy to grow!
This season we planted potatoes in grow bags, 5 gallon buckets and in the ground to showcase the versatility of this crop. We used straight mushroom compost as the growing medium for each condition. Though in the end growing in the ground produced the best quality tubers this season proved that a productive crop can be had even if you don’t have a yard to grow in.
Thank you for choosing to watch our video. Kawartha Backyard Farms is on a mission to end food insecurity within the City of Kawartha Lakes by promoting growing food in our living spaces and helping residents start their own backyard farms.
How our project works is residents can join completely for free to receive assistance in starting and maintaining a food-producing garden. All of the labour and knowledge we provide is completely free as long as 30% of the produce grown is donated to local community support agencies that host some sort of food security program. We also host a free market where all are welcome to stop by to share, trade, or just pick up some free food. This is a barrier-free project meaning no one ever needs to provide any personal information or proof of need. We all need to eat!
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As our growing season ramps up please stay tuned for many more videos and updates!
Until the next video, we hope you have a wonderful time in your gardens!
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