KEYHOLE
GARDEN



KEYHOLE GARDEN

KEYHOLE GARDEN DESIGN

KEYHOLE GARDEN BENEFITS

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KEYHOLE
GARDEN



A Keyhole Garden is a type of kitchen garden raised bed. The design
which looks like a keyhole from above - incorporates a central
'basket' where compostable waste is placed and greywater is poured.

They have many different forms, and are especially useful in areas
where good soil is scarce. They extend the growing season and
supplement diets with added nutrition. The garden survives floods
well and grows well in arid or rocky conditions as the raised bed
holds moisture due to the high level of compost/humus in the garden.


Keyhole garden
https://www.appropedia.org/Keyhole_garden



APPROPEDIA
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KEYHOLE
GARDEN
DESIGN



What is a keyhole garden? It is a planting method which originated
in Africa and became popular in areas with dry and hot climate as
it proved quite efficient.

How to design a keyhole garden?


What are their advantages?

What to plant and how to arrange the plants?


Keyhole garden design
raised bed gardening ideas
https://deavita.net/keyhole-garden-design-ideas.html



How to
Make a
Keyhole Garden
https://www.gardeningchannel.com/how-to-make-a-keyhole-garden/



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KEYHOLE
GARDEN
BENEFITS



Center compost basket provides a steady supply of plant
nutrients and amendments

Uses less water with mulching and moisture from center
basket; drought-tolerance

Depending on outer wall materials, soil can be warmer
than traditional raised beds

Garden can be modified per owner's needs, like child or
handicap accessibility

The short bed distance (from outer wall to center basket)
is easy to tend

Gardens require a small area, a maximum of 6-1/2'
(2 meters) diameter

Recycled material use makes the gardens inexpensive,
or free, to build

The raised design removes threat of trampling by pets
and humans

Saves steps by adding garden waste to the handy center
compost basket

Keyhole Gardens can be made temporary or permanent

Keyhole Gardens can be an attractive feature with a good
aesthetic design plan


Keyhole Garden Benefits
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3726



Keyhole Gardens:
A Drought Tolerant Composting Garden
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3726



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Keyhole Gardening
The What’s, the How’s the Where’s,
the Do’s and the Don’ts!
https://permaculturenews.org/2016/12/12/keyhole-gardening-whats-hows-wheres-dos-donts/



Keyhole Garden
How to build a Keyhole Garden
Raised Bed Vegetable Patch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqL0NsgjVzg



50+ Free
Raised Bed Garden
Plans And Ideas
That Are Easy To Build
https://www.epicgardening.com/raised-bed-garden-plans/



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KEYHOLE
GARDEN
LINKS



Building a Keyhole Garden
https://homesteading.com/keyhole-garden/

DIY Keyhole Garden
http://thehomesteadingboards.com/keyhole-garden/

From Africa to Valhalla: a keyhole garden
http://www.valhalla-project.com/2012/01/from-africa-to-valhalla-keyhole-garden.html

The Ins and Outs of a Keyhole Garden
https://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/garden-design/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-keyhole-garden

Keyhole Garden
https://www.vitagardens.com/keyhole-garden/

Keyhole Garden
https://insteading.com/blog/keyhole-garden/

Keyhole Garden Bed Designs & Ideas
https://www.familyfoodgarden.com/mandala-keyhole-garden-bed-design/

Keyhole Garden Beds – How To Make A Keyhole Garden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/keyhole-garden-beds.htm

Keyhole Garden Design For Vines
https://means.lenoxsquaremall.net/keyhole-garden-design-for-vines/

Keyhole Garden Ideas to Make your Own Keyhole Bed
http://theselfsufficientliving.com/keyhole-garden-ideas-to-make-your-own-keyhole-bed/

Keyhole Gardening
https://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/nature-outdoors/keyhole-gardening

Keyhole Garden Plans
https://www.fascinatewithzea.com/keyhole-garden-plans/

Keyhole Gardening Tips
https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/garden-styles-and-types/keyhole-gardening-tips

The Secret to Building a Salad Keyhole Garden
https://www.fix.com/blog/building-a-salad-keyhole-garden/

Tips for A Successful African Keyhole Garden
https://morethanoregano.com/tips-for-a-successful-african-keyhole-garden/

The Ultimate Raised Bed – Make a Keyhole Garden
https://preparednessmama.com/keyhole-garden/



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Readers Digest
https://www.rd.com/



Farmers Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/



Modern Farmer
http://modernfarmer.com/



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of Life
http://eol.org/



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