GeeHubb Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 We moved here two years ago and have put in a vegetable plot measuring around 4' x 20'. It took 3 sowings of peas before I got any to germinate. Carrots were a dismal failure, poor germination and small roots. I don't think I will bother with them next year. Tried celery, they ended up like twigs and about as tough! Star performers were runner beans, tomatoes in the greenhouse, courgettes, beetroot, onions and garlic. The garlic was an experiment that I will definitely try again. Have tried leeks for two years now, but I can't get them much bigger than spring onions. In fact, I think the spring onions were bigger! Any tips welcome! Lettuce - little gems and lollo rosso will definitely be back next year. Anyone got any tips for what I can put in now to take us through to Spring? The garden is just about the only thing that keeps me sane after work. I love it! Would so love to keep chicks, but the other half dotes on his lawn....
featured_spectre Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Have you checked the PH level of your soil? If you have a fish tank, use the water from there to water your crops as it is full of nitrates and minerals which help promote healthy growth.
pcstru Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Anyone got any tips for what I can put in now to take us through to Spring? Top-10-vegetables-to-grow-over-winter. Or Other Ideas!. The garden is just about the only thing that keeps me sane after work. I love it! Would so love to keep chicks, but the other half dotes on his lawn.... Chickens can tolerate very little space (I'm not suggesting battery conditions but you don't need that much to keep them healthy and happy). The small huts are OK for a few birds although best if they can be moved onto different ground every so often (4-6 months). Huts with the coop raised above the ground not only give more space for the birds but are more vermin proof). Our coop is about 1mx1m ground space. I built a larger run for them which they use during the day but they are pampered birds who live a life of luxury - the coop space would be fine for them. I do let them out into the garden - but usually only when I'm pottering around.
pcstru Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 @jedmondson - Brilliant - Thanks for sharing that. Almost wish I had an allotment but I know it would be far to much work for me. @Little-Miss - That was probably the best it looked all year! Unfortunately work on the 'man cave' is wreaking havock over a large swathe of garden.
GeeHubb Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Have you checked the PH level of your soil? If you have a fish tank, use the water from there to water your crops as it is full of nitrates and minerals which help promote healthy growth. No I haven't done that. I do wonder about the soil as nothing is growing very large! Don't have a fish tank. May look at digging in some general fertiliser over winter.
GeeHubb Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 @pcstru thanks there are some great ideas there. Didn't realise I could start off onions and garlic now. Though I may end up with enough garlic to supply most of East Anglia!
jedmondson Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 @jedmondson - Brilliant - Thanks for sharing that. Almost wish I had an allotment but I know it would be far to much work for me. @Little-Miss - That was probably the best it looked all year! Unfortunately work on the 'man cave' is wreaking havock over a large swathe of garden. We are going to be putting in some stuff over the weekend including putting in a new bed so there should be some more video's / photos soon.
Little-Miss Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 It's beautiful! Hedgehog friendly, just how I like it!
witch Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 A bad year here too - no raspberries or gooseberries - the sweetcorn is NOW growing - too late. Got a few peas and a bit of salad off the patio. Worst thing is the apples - there aren't any! I make apple jelly every year - started doing it years ago because of the glut we had every year. Sadly I dont think I will be making any for the first time in 20 years
Bromcom_John Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 John...if possible. Keep a duck or a chicken. They'll demolish those slugs and snails no problem. Our neighbours duck has free reign in our garden and our harvest has been decent because there's been no critters going at our fruit and veg. Unfortunately we also have a major fox population locally (nearby railway line doesn't help) so free range poultry is a big no no.
jedmondson Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I know that this thread is a bit old but did not feel like starting a new thread for this - a video of our allotment.
SteveT Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Major activity this year ....... will be ........ A SHED!!!!!! Every man should have a shed ...... always had one in previous houses but only just getting round (getting permission from S.W.M.B.O.) here. Yipee!!!!
Sirbendy Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Ha, we said we'd get one last year..but we've replanned. Where the last owners had a shed, we're going to locate the rabbit/g-pig. Then where the odd little flowerbed/rosebushes etc are, the bed measure 6x4..which is quite a happy co-incidence.. This year,maybe. Already started the replanting, weeding the raised beds, and filling the tyre wall with plants. Must get more tyres too. Need to tidy up the front garden and get some load-spreading mesh, as the car parks on the gravel and is now listing rather amusingly where it has sunk over the winter. Also another water butt is required.
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