Our family spends a great deal of time outside during the spring and summer months.  One of our favorite activities is gardening.  We have an inground pool with a white fence around it.  I like to plant wildflowers all around the pool.   I also grow my vegetable and herb garden in containers around the pool.   Next to this area we have a large hill that was completely barren.    When I ran out of containers for my veggies, I decided to utilize that hillside.  I planted my extra zucchini, squash, and pumpkin seeds on the hill.  The area was moderately successful as a garden.  I didn’t fortify it with extra soil or chemical fertilizers, so anything that actually grew was just from sheer will of the plant.   However, now my mind is spinning with all the possibilities of that space.  My husband and I have toyed with the idea of building a concrete wall with built-in garden beds for my plants.    Since this would require a great deal of time, money, and elbow grease, it’s really important to me that we use quality materials that will last.

Anyone who spends time researching ways to maximize money and time will tell you that proper insulation can save you a load of money.   It makes sense that one would use insulated thermal forms when installing a concrete wall.  In my case with the garden, I think that the insulated thermal forms could help my plants by creating a warmer area to encourage root growth.  Additionally, I think it would help the plants I grow from seed.   Many of my plants and bulbs would be left in the ground year-round.    Perhaps having insulated concrete would allow the plants to thrive in the next year without having to be removed and stored.   Can you see the spark of my Very Unscientific Research starting here?

So there you have it…..my mastermind plan for a garden. The funny thing is, I end up giving away most of my garden!  For me, it’s just a great way to spend time outdoors with my kids while ensuring that they eat organic, healthful foods.

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