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Tom and Dave gave me an inspiring tour of their two gardens off the alley in downtown Vancouver (Chinatown – Strathcona). Found between Hastings and Pender Streets in the block between Dunlevy and Jackson Avenues, healthy vegetables growing in trucked-in City compost look up at the high concrete walls of local businesses. City Farmer.

(Had to re-upload) I took this video a few weeks ago and need to do another because things have changed a lot since. I pulled most of the overgrown spring onions and planted various things in their place. Everything is growing so fast, recently I had to harvest some of the radishes and some of the newer spring onions. The peas are climbing and well….things are on the move! 3/11

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a really simple way to nail wood to a concrete floor.

On Thursday 22 September we took on the challenge to develop two areas of land on our year old Oakfield Gardens development in Southampton, in a “Ground Force” style one day makeover. And who could be better to give advice on gardening and to get stuck in with the digging, lifting and planting, than local TV gardener Charlie Dimmock! The team met at 8am with their pre-made plans and digging commenced! In just eight hours the scrub land at one end of the development was turned into an amazing eco-garden with log piles for bugs and a bog garden to encourage more wildlife, as well as natural seating areas for the residents to enjoy. The piece of land in the middle of the two blocks of apartments had been allocated for bike sheds but this would have meant a concrete courtyard and blocking out the trees and light. The bike sheds have been relocated and now there is a turfed area, beautiful raised beds with pretty flowers and a seating area for residents.

After a week of storms I’m surprised to see that it is showing some signs of life. There are 2 more days of heavy rain expected….then we should be getting some much needed and missed sunshine.

www.hardwoodinstaller.com Start to finish procedure for checking floor level on concrete before installing floating or gluedown hardwood floors. Tools and methods included to complete job

We have had some great weather and things are growing fast. I harvested carrots, some radishes, and some of the new Spring onions….all super yummy! I planted various things in their place….so one side of the garden is looking a little empty right now but I am sure it will fill in quickly. I have 2 other small vegetable gardening areas that are mostly tomato and squash….they are coming along great also.

Quick update of the cinder block garden area…everything is growing fabulously….finally made it through the rain! Sunshine = constant smile on my face, the end

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