JJ Gillispie has been gardening for many years in Mariposa
County and is now downsizing and experimenting with container gardening. She
uses various types of raised beds, including a large pine tree that was used
for the sides of a raised bed while chippings from the same tree were added
to the growing medium as organic material to improve it. Horse manure is a
key component of the growing medium, and drip irrigation is used to conserve
water. The "fruits" of her labor – pun intended – are
phenomenal. Seeing JJ's highly successful methods of container growing are
a must to see.