Sometime soon we will build some raised garden bed, but for this season (unless we start quite soon!) we will grow them in pots. I'm actually really pleased we went ahead and planted in the pots, because after just a day or two, we moved the pots from their original location (where we were thinking of building the raised beds) to where they now sit. Their new spot gets a few extra hours of sun each day, so that will be where we make our raised bed. This side garden is just down a set of external stairs from our kitchen, so will be nice and close when it comes time to harvest.
We used a few bags of potting mix, and added extra goodies to it, including dynamic lifter, some kick along, and some worm castings, from our worm farm. We also used some Seasol to give them some extra nutrients.
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We also chose to plant mixed lettuce and cos seedlings, as well as kale, tomatoes and capsicums. We figured they will be the most useful to us, and will grow well in pots. Hopefully next year we will be able to expand a bit more.
Our lemon and lime trees already have baby fruits on them, and our chilli bush has lots of green chillies just waiting to ripen. Unfortunately, last year our chillies all were eaten by birds as they ripened, so we have hung some CDs this year, in the hope that the reflections will scare them off. Will see how we go.
Have you every tried a veggie patch? How did it go?
They look great. I'm hoping to put a vegie patch in the backyard next year. For now I have a tomato plant that popped up out of no where that has been giving me lots cherry tomatoes - shame I don't eat them! Lisa xo
ReplyDeleteHaha! How random-what a shame you aren't a tomato fan! x
DeleteGood that you have moved them to a sunnier spot, we have attempted but were foiled by the possums save one delicious cucumber. We do plan to try again when we move home, and arrange some possum proofing. mel x
ReplyDeleteWe've not seen possums here since we've lived here, so fingers crossed. It is also up some stairs, so hopefully the turkeys don't bother investigating! That would be upsetting! x
DeleteWe had a large garden at our previous house, but we moved before the veggies were ready to eat! We planted lots of heirloom vegetables which included carrots, beetroots, garlic, potatoes, rhubarb, apples, blackberries, broad beans and a myriad of herbs. We are renting an apartment at the moment so sadly no garden in sight, but I'm planning on a garden for the new house. I just need to locate the perfect sunny spot and hope the possums don't help themselves. xx
ReplyDeleteOh no! That does sound like an amazing garden-I hope the new owners were appreciative! x
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