Small Property Living
Section №01 ·The garden index

Gardens

Grow food in your backyard, no matter how small. Raised beds, vegetables, fruit trees, and layout ideas.

5 field guides

How to Start a Backyard Food Garden
№ 01 ·Gardens

How to Start a Backyard Food Garden

Everything a total beginner needs to know to start growing food at home

Beginner Low to Moderate

By Sam Garrett · Apr 21 →

How Many Raised Beds Does a Family of 3 Need?
№ 02 ·Gardens

How Many Raised Beds Does a Family of 3 Need?

The actual math on raised bed count for feeding a family of three

Beginner Moderate to High

By Sam Garrett · Apr 9 →

How to Plan a Garden on 1/8 Acre
№ 03 ·Gardens

How to Plan a Garden on 1/8 Acre

Turn a small suburban lot into a productive food garden with smart layout planning

Beginner Moderate

By Sam Garrett · Feb 19 →

Best Vegetables for Small Gardens
№ 04 ·Gardens

Best Vegetables for Small Gardens

Ranked list of vegetables that produce the most food in the least space

Beginner Low

By Sam Garrett · Jan 15 →

Best Fruit Trees for Small Yards
№ 05 ·Gardens

Best Fruit Trees for Small Yards

Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees that fit in tight spaces and actually produce

Intermediate Low

By Sam Garrett · Dec 18 →