This Mom Built A Farm In Her Tiny Backyard

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Welcome to the Urban Homestead

Meet Asia, an urban gardener thriving in a small backyard.

Asia in her urban garden

She is dedicated to growing her own food.

Growing food in the backyard

Asia is a mother of two.

Asia with her children

She grows fresh food that she knows hasn’t been sprayed.

Fresh vegetables in the garden

In her small orchard, she cultivates apples and peaches.

Apple and peach trees

Asia also raises chickens and quail for meat and eggs.

Chickens and quail in the backyard

Her journey began in 2020.

Beginning of gardening journey

Gardening is more than just food for her. It’s a source of peace and a fulfilling hobby.

Asia enjoying her garden

Maximizing Small Spaces

Asia practices intense planting in her backyard.

Intense planting in the garden

During summer, she doesn’t buy vegetables.

Summer harvest in the garden

She preserves her food through freezing and drying.

Preserved food in jars

Asia grows a variety of medicinal herbs.

Medicinal herbs in the garden

The Garden Transformation

Asia’s backyard was once uninviting.

Before transformation of the garden

Now, it’s a vibrant space filled with life.

Transformed vibrant garden

She started with one garden bed and now has three.

Multiple garden beds

Her garden grows year-round, utilizing various methods.

Year-round gardening

Creative Growing Techniques

Asia uses bags to extend her growing space.

Growing in bags

She has around 60 bags to maximize her yield.

Bagged plants in the garden

Her cucumbers are thriving, ready for pickling.

Cucumbers in the garden

She employs cinder block raised beds.

Cinder block raised beds

Asia also practices no-dig gardening.

No-dig gardening method

She layers cardboard and compost for her no-dig beds.

Layering cardboard and compost

Her garden features a mix of growing techniques for diversity.

Diverse garden layout

Harvesting and Preserving

Asia enjoys a variety of vegetables like tomatoes, squash, and zucchini.

Harvesting tomatoes and squash

She grows asparagus, a perennial vegetable.

Asparagus in the garden

Her onions are creatively planted in the holes of the bricks.

Onions growing in cinder blocks

Beans are trellised for efficient growth.

Beans climbing a trellis

Herbs and Seasonality

Basil and oregano thrive in her garden.

Basil and oregano plants

She prunes her basil to encourage growth.

Pruning basil plants

Asia grows food year-round, preparing for fall crops in August.

Preparing for fall planting

Chickens and Composting

Asia has seven chickens, providing fresh eggs.

Chickens in the coop

She has a two-bin compost system for kitchen scraps.

Composting setup

She collects rainwater in a collapsible barrel.

Rainwater collection barrel

The Greenhouse

Asia has a greenhouse for drying and starting seeds.

Asia's greenhouse

She repurposed shelves for multi-purpose use.

Shelves in the greenhouse

The greenhouse is a relaxing spot for her.

Relaxing in the greenhouse

Overcoming Challenges

Weeds can be a struggle in her garden.

Weeds in the garden

She uses fabric and cardboard to suppress them.

Weed suppression methods

Asia enjoys her urban gardening experience.

Happy gardener in her space

Asia proves you can grow a lot in a small space.

Bountiful harvest from the garden

Her journey is inspiring for anyone interested in urban gardening.

Asia surrounded by her plants

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