In our previous property we had a vegetable garden over half an acre plus lots of orchards. Down in Whangarei things are a lot more modest. I made a small area for vegies a few years ago and just over a month ago increased it.
The area on the left in the above photo is the older part. I picked the lovely green cauliflower and it was delicious. There are still a variety of greens coming on. The Italian Parsley has grown huge and gone to seed but should result in plenty of new plants.
Plenty of weeds that I must get around to attacking. It is looking a bit dry but rain is forecast for tomorrow.
I am pleased with the result so far. The new plants have only been in about a month. Now somewhere I want to squeeze in a tepee to grow some runner beans. On the far left I have planted the eyes from some Agria potatoes - I can never throw them away and usually get a few potatoes. I have another small area with Silver Beet (Swiss chard) but it is a bit too shaded now.
Our runner beans have been dreadful this year here in N wales.We have had a really bad summer,well no summer at all really.Good luck .There is so much satisfaction in growing veg.
ReplyDeleteWe had a rotten summer last year so are hoping for a better one this year.
DeleteYour little veggie garden is looking fantastic. There's nothing like picking veg straight out of the garden - well done. Will write soon - life a bit hectic at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI need to get into my garden but each time I have a bit of spare time...it rains LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the loan of the DG book. i can't wait to try out some of her recipes :o)
Instead of rain we have strong north westerlies and I have just put up a windshield for part of the garden. Could do without this. Hope they all survive.
ReplyDeleteChard is wonderful stuff. I would grow it rather than almost anything else.
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