Field Notes from an Urban Farmer

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Growing Lilies in Crates

Lessons from Our Urban Farm

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Sasha
Jan 12, 2025
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Crate grown lilies

Farming on just half an acre means getting creative with space. Every square foot counts, and when I first heard about growing flowers in crates, I knew it was something I had to try. With a little research (okay, not much—I’m more of a “dive in and figure it out” kind of person) and some podcast inspiration, I decided to experiment with lilies.

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