We decided to start small with three 8"-10"shelves in the center panel of the bay window upstairs. If that is successful we can expand with shelves in the side windows and then perhaps a freestanding shelf in front of the window in the office. In the future a cabinet could be built into the bay window.
We also decided that we should attach the brackets directly into the walls as opposed to using a standard. We'll have to pay attention to the weight rating of the shelves; if we fill them up with dirt it could get pretty heavy.
On Feb. 26 Narayana put up the shelves:
They look great!
So next some questions:
There is a selection of empty pots outside. What do we have that is suitable?
Where do we get the dirt? Does it need to be processed in any way to prevent pests or diseases? Are we bringing dirt in for the other parts of the garden and can that dirt provide for us too or do we need to get our own? I assume the compost is not ready yet. Will there be an indoor worm bin to provide fresh compost in the winter?
What will we plant? We can start seedlings but we'll need trays or some other pot for them. What are the needs for the other groups? I have successfully grown lettuce, micro-greens, herbs, and bush beans indoors. What other plants would fit in this environment? Would there be a rotation of crops with the seasons? What seeds do we already have?
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A portion of this garden could be sprout garden. http://www.cityfarmer.org/sprout86.html
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