It seems amazing that I have been gardening for over a year now. In September 21, I had a few rows of seedlings, growing lettuce, spinach and garlic - the rest of the rows covered with cardboard to deter weeds.
When my kale crop failed completely, I decided to plant some carrots and some more lettuce leaves in rows 3 and 4 instead. The spuds worked so well, and eating my own fresh
The gift of a greenhouse [and the plants to go in it] from my SIL has made a huge difference to the selection of veg - tomatoes, peppers and even a couple of aubergines. The Subscription to Gardeners' World magazine from my other SIL provided lots of information and some free seeds too.
I have kept diligent notes, writing up every week or two exactly what I have done, what worked, what failed, and the weight of my harvested veg. Plus the costings.
This has been a wonderful year in my garden!
That's brilliant!!! I'm so glad you have found joy in gardening! It's such a delight to eat things you have grown! Most of my annual 'planted' veg hasn't done well this year but the perennials like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, rocket, Welsh onions have been amazing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't give much thought to growing fruit, other than the apple and pear trees
DeleteA very productive growing season! There is lots of very useful advice out there, but nothing beats practical experience in the garden and intimate knowledge of your own particular growing conditions.
ReplyDeleteThat's true - I have joined the local gardening club, because I would like to find out more about specific growing conditions in Norfolk
DeleteWhat a good gardening year you have had and the joy is that you can do it all over again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue - your blog has been one of my inspirations
DeleteWell done, a great achievement .
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DeleteI'm so glad you've had what sounds like a very successful year of gardening! My garden didn't do too well, this year, but, water restrictions and 100F+ temperatures don't go well together. I'm looking forward to planting the cold season vegetables but, it is going to be 100F this weekend, so, the cold season plants won't go in the ground for at least another month or so!
ReplyDeletePhilip's advice about learning about my particular situation is helpful. Your garden is so different!
ReplyDeleteSee! Not difficult at all. Letting go and realising that your soil conditions and the weather are really in control is half the battle! My outdoor plot has really suffered this year - it's too far from the house for hand watering, but my greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers are still going strong. You'll find that every year is a little different.
ReplyDeleteI'm fortunate to have the raised bed close to the house, only a few paces from water butt and outside tap
DeleteYou've done remarkably well considering you were a novice gardener and I think I said at the time, you don't need to follow the textbooks verbatim. Looks like you've found your gardening rhythm, Ang. Keep going! x
ReplyDeleteThanks BMAY, as you say, finding one's own rhythm is important
DeleteGadrners World is such a helpful magazine, and with a subscription you do get little extras like discounts on some retailers sites. I keep a diary too and it is really helpful to look back over the years to see when things produced and how much etc.
ReplyDeleteYes, I got the GW discount on some seeds. Thinking of treating myself to this month's offer (big selection of alliums)
DeleteWell done! I remember how satisfying it was to grow so many veggies in the garden! Initially we made the mistake of planting too much lettuce at the same time and learned quickly to plant them about 2 weeks apart!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Fortunately my book advises successive plantings!
DeleteIt's good to read of your success. There is nothing to beat fresh veggies straight from the garden!
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DeleteThat's really inspiring.
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