Cheerypeabrain's Vegetable Patch

[cheerypeabrain]

I'm posting about this on GWD but thought I'd post on here as well!

We have a 3m x 1.7m plot, it started off as grass. OH has done most of the work on this I will admit!...all I've done really is help with the construction, advise about compost etc and I've done the planting. I was quite shocked when he decided that we could accommodate a veg patch in the back garden, as it is only a small space...anyway here's the link to the vegetable patch album in photobucket ;D

s72.photobucket.com/albums/i179/Cheerypeabrain/Veg%20patch/

So far I've planted 4 rows Lady Crystl taters, a row of onions (Ailsa Craig), some peas (greensage) around the little wicker obelisk and I've sown a block of beetroot (boltardy), spring onions and mixed salad leaves...I started off some dwarf french beans in pots yesterday as well... ;D

[sweetleaf]

Youll put the greengrocer out of business cheery ! Looks a really neat job, too. ;D You must be feeling better, getting all that done

[cheerypeabrain]

Thanks SL...nothing like as grand as your lotties but then we're novices you know. Can't wait to start bringing home grown veg to the table... ;D

My sister's got me a courgette plant as well ;D (only need the one!)

[The witch]

Brilliant CPB - and there's nothing quite as satisfying as eating home grown veg - yummy!!

[cheerypeabrain]

My taters are doing well...I was pleased to note that at Wisley they were growing Lady Crystl too... ;D

Today I planted 2 cabbage plants...I've left just enough space for my dwarf beans...WHERE shall I put the courgette! (don't answer that!)

[sweetleaf]

Hmmm I could if you wanted me to




the roots only need a bit of space, you could let the leaves grow out over the edge of the bed?

[cheerypeabrain]

My taters are being battered by the rain and a lot of them have been knocked over.....

However the radishes, beetroot, carrots, courgette, tomato, sweetcorn , strawberries, onions, lettuce and beans are all doing well.