BY JESSE FROST
From rain-catchment systems to solar-powered electric fences, the off-grid garden is a great way to achieve lowimpact — and low-cost — food production or to simply grow vegetables in the middle of nowhere. However, growing situations differ, and what systems you can implement depends on many factors, including how much land you have, the size of your garden and local building codes as well as regulations on water catchment. This article offers an overview of your options, many of which can be easily implemented in gardens anywhere, regardless of whether the garden is a large commercial operation or a handful of raised beds behind the house.