WIP Veggie Garden

[Adam Moran]

Thought it was about time to add some pics.

Been in the garden all day and my back is killing me! But as i closed the gate i had a smile on my face so says it all really

Unfortunatly i dont have any pics of how it looked before i started.

We only own half the garden but thankfuly its the side that gets the sun from 11ish untill the sun goes down, and the high brick wall should keep the warmth up.

Rear path access, we have the 1st gate










The wall and the edging bricks that i removed today



Next doors half which i'm using untill the skip arrives!



The growing has started!



Foundation for the wall and tree stump to be removed tomorrow...




I then decided to see what kind of soil i had, wasnt great news Just as well i'll be putting in raised boarders!



Will update when i've done a bit more

[POTHEAD]

Nice Pics Adam ,lots Of Work There.willfollow Your Progress

[malcolmx]

if that wall is south or west facing a couple of apples and pears will do well also a cherry (limited crop) if not train wirs and grow runners not to late to plant

[Adam Moran]

The wall is west facing so gets the sun mid and late afternoon.

Done a bit more out there now so will grab some pics when i can

[Primrose]

No wonder you had a smile on your face Adam, looked like a lot of hard work.
Will be worth it though

[Adam Moran]

Yep it was! But then i guess it was good for me!!

Everything i've grown is needing to go out in the beds now, just need to order the wood so i can put the frames together then fill with soil/compost mixture

Then i have to order to skip to clear away all the mess ive made

[Adam Moran]

Managed to get a bit of time in the garden this weekend:









Just got to get some gravel boards to tidy it up and a brush!!

Fingers crossed for some results on the 1st crops

[Adam Moran]

Today was a hard one but satisfying!

Before


After


Result


Much better i think!

[Lesley Jay]

Brilliant Adam!! I bet you are looking forward to eating your first vegetables! What varieties are you growing? I can see beans, tomatoes, squash or courgette, garlic and peppers or chillies but what have I missed and what varieties are you growing?

[richardwil]

Your efforts should inspire a lot of us. Most people do not have these problems which you have overcome.

Well done. Hope it's all a great success.

Cheers

[Adam Moran]

Originally Posted by Lesley Jay

Brilliant Adam!! I bet you can't wait to eat your own grown veggies! What varieties are you growing? I can see beans, tomatoes, squash or courgette, garlic and peppers or chillies but what have I missed and what varieties are you growing?

Thanks Lesley!

I have Swead, Rocket, Spring Onion, Carrots, Squash, French Beans, Runner Beans, Garlic, Tomatoes, Mixed salad leaf, Chillies, Pepers, Red Onion and Corgeuttes

Only one that isnt doing so well is the carrotts but eveything else seems to be ok

[Adam Moran]

Originally Posted by richardwil

Your efforts should inspire a lot of us. Most people do not have these problems which you have overcome.

Well done. Hope it's all a great success.

Cheers

Thanks for that comment, makes it all worth it!

Certinly enjoyed the hard work and brings a big smile when i look out the window

[Jimm Zimm]

Hi adam - nice job. Hope the produce is doing well.

I'm new to this gardening lark and have a similar project on my hands. Our back garden at the moment is a mass of rubble and weeds (I'll attempt to get some pictures). I'm hoping to get some raised beds in this year, prep the soil which is sandy clay and get it ready for my first attempt at growing next year. Our garden is south facing so gets the sun when it decides to show itself!

So i'm thinking of herbs in planters under kitchen window which is also south facing (already have some dill and parsley growing in seed trays on the window sill inside, coriander hasn't germinated yet but only 1.5 weeks gone) and 2 raised beds on the garden (approx 3m x 1.2m each). Want to try carrots, broccoli, potatoes etc. Also quite fancy strawberrys and rubarb at some stage.

Any hints or tips? Best veg / fruit to grow for a beginner.. etc..

All help appreciated.

[Lesley Jay]

Hi Jim, the easiest vegetable to grow has to be courgette. With two plants you will be over run with them! Another easy and tasty veg is climbing french beans. These are self pollinating so no need to worry about the shortage of pollinating insects if we have another cold summer next year.

Carrots and potatoes need depth to grow so either dig over the garden where your raised beds will be or grow these in containers. You can grow potatoes in buckets, one seed potato per bucket and just tip out one bucket at a time to harvest fresh spuds.

Strawberries can be grown in hanging baskets as well as tumbling tomatoes.

[malcolmx]

grow strawberry's in gutters or troughs bolted to the wall carrots probably were too dry to germinate
great start if you feed well you can grow beans closer than you have spaced them

[Adam Moran]

Thanks for the reply Malcolmx

After all this rain things are really starting to get going now.

Keepig ontop of th weeds is hard tho!

Will get some pics at the weekend for an update

[Livebait]

Good job Adam! It all looks to be coming along nicely. Keep up the good work and your sure to reap the rewards!

[Cookie]

Fab veggie garden Adam!