Growing Together: West Fargo backyard is one big garden
- Sat Sep 14, 7:00AM UTC
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Have you ever visited a home, stepped into the backyard and been completely unprepared for what greeted you? It happened to me recently when I visited...

Don Kinzler, Growing Together and Fielding Questions columnist. The Forum
West Fargo gardener Richard Witte grows onions from seeds he collects and starts indoors in January under lights. David Samson / The Forum
Richard Witte uses a backyard greenhouse to start plants. David Samson / The Forum
Tanks below the deck store 900 gallons of rainwater, stored for use with Richard Witte’s drip tape watering system. David Samson / The Forum
Richard Witte uses vertical structures for efficient vine crop space and to make easy picking of string beans. David Samson / The Forum
Raspberries are enclosed in a walk-in structure covered with netting to keep out birds. David Samson / The Forum