We are experimenting with olla pots in our garden. Ollas are unglazed terracotta pots buried in your garden beds. This method of irrigation was introduced to Americans by Spanish settler. Modern irrigation systems have replaced traditional methods, but modern systems loose more water than ollas. In desert climates, ollas have been making a comeback because they greatly reduce evaporation and run-off. The water seeps through the porous pot allowing the plants to take what they need also eliminating over watering. We have been filling our 2 gallon ollas approximately every 5-7 days.
Sweet Potatoes and a trial homemade olla. It will be buried farther.
Okra, carrots, and some ground cover (red clover and buckwheat)
Starting our fall garden.
Newly planted cucumber, spaghetti squash, pumpkin, and some swiss chard.
Dripping Springs Ollas
Olla Irrigation
Urban Homestead Using Ollas
Global Buckets
Growing awareness urban farm
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