I'm working on my colony plan and since I've decided to switch from the open area to the old rabbitry building I hit on the idea of building some planters to hang on the side of the building and planting some vine type things that would serve a triple purpose.
First, it would help disguise and 'beautify' the building.
Second, it would help provide some added shade for the rabbits (building faces south and west).
Third, as the vines grow they would provide a regenerating treat for the rabbits.
I saw a mention of sweet potato vines (I'm already looking into those) but what about things like gourds, cucumbers, beans, peas, cantaloupe?? That way I would be able to harvest some of the products of the vine - making it a quadruple purpose idea!! I have grown cantaloupe vertically before - I used pantyhose to form hammocks for the fruits so their weight wouldn't pull them off the vine. Hey - I could do watermelon, too!!
First, it would help disguise and 'beautify' the building.
Second, it would help provide some added shade for the rabbits (building faces south and west).
Third, as the vines grow they would provide a regenerating treat for the rabbits.
I saw a mention of sweet potato vines (I'm already looking into those) but what about things like gourds, cucumbers, beans, peas, cantaloupe?? That way I would be able to harvest some of the products of the vine - making it a quadruple purpose idea!! I have grown cantaloupe vertically before - I used pantyhose to form hammocks for the fruits so their weight wouldn't pull them off the vine. Hey - I could do watermelon, too!!