SteveC
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Post by SteveC on Mar 24, 2007 20:48:56 GMT
Hi
We've had a telegraph pole removed from the middle of our lawn -- it's been replaced by one which is much closer to the edge. The lawn is a bit of a mess there and my OH suggested that we could turn it into a veg patch.
There are a couple of problems with this. The long edges of the patch would run N-S. One end would be in the shade of the fence. There's also a fence (and the new telegraph pole) and a tree fairly close on the western side. Bonus is that it would get the sun from dawn until sometime mid-afternoon or so.
Any suggestions for what I could grow at the shady end. And any other tips?
Thanks
Steve
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Post by skarloey on Mar 24, 2007 20:57:58 GMT
Hi Steve, Not silly at all!! ;D I'm afraid I can't help too much as this is only my 2nd year of growing veg but can I just clarify something? Does ALL of the patch get some sun until mid afternoon? If it does, you'll be able to grow most things. BUT, let me just warn you that once you start with a little garden veg patch, it soon becomes an obsession. I started my garden veg patch last year and now have TWO allotments!!! ;D I'm learning new stuff every day and loving it!!! Get yourself some good books, Dr Hessayon is good and I also have Joy Larcoms and you'll be away. Hope I've helped a bit.  |
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Post by SteveC on Mar 25, 2007 21:04:10 GMT
Hi I'm afraid I can't help too much as this is only my 2nd year of growing veg but can I just clarify something? Does ALL of the patch get some sun until mid afternoon? If it does, you'll be able to grow most things. The very end will be in shade most of the day. I've heard that red and white currants don't mind north facing walls, so we'll have some of them. Also that parsley doesn't mind too much? But any other suggestions will be welcome. I know -- this is veg patch No. 2!  (The other one is in full sun) I'd love an allotment, and could get one quite easily. The chair of the allotment society's garden backs onto the side of ours and she looks after our cats when we're away, but I do not have enough time! One day, maybe. Thanks Steve |
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Post by roxann57 on Mar 25, 2007 21:15:27 GMT
Allotments don't need to take that much time. Beds can be laid to perennial veg like artichokes, asparagus and fruitbushes and flower beds. Once they are up and running a few hours a weekend/evening max is all thats needed. I spend a lot more time than I need on mine but thats my choice, I work full time and get the best out of both garden and allotment ;D Going back to the original question, the rows should be aligned so that they get as much sun during the day without casting shade on other veg - so you don't grow your runner beans in a position that will shade your carrots for most of the day Clear as mud - I hope so  |
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Post by skarloey on Mar 25, 2007 21:23:54 GMT
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SteveC
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Post by SteveC on Apr 1, 2007 17:51:30 GMT
Hi people Sorry for not having got back sooner, but we've been away (B&B in a real ale pub on Dartmoor! ;D) Allotments don't need to take that much time. Beds can be laid to perennial veg like artichokes, asparagus and fruitbushes and flower beds. Once they are up and running a few hours a weekend/evening max is all thats needed. I spend a lot more time than I need on mine but thats my choice, I work full time and get the best out of both garden and allotment ;D Tempting, very tempting.... ...but I really don't have time at the moment. I'm not keeping up as it is. And we're undergoing a bit of a 'change of circumstance' at the moment. When the dust settles we'll see where we are. Thanks, Skarloey -- just the sort of thing I've been looking for. All I now need to do is remove the turf and start digging. Steve |
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(The other one is in full sun) I'd love an allotment, and could get one quite easily. The chair of the allotment society's garden backs onto the side of ours and she looks after our cats when we're away, but I do not have enough time! One day, maybe.