Over the past few days I have sieved 600l of composted oak leaves for my first attempt at a kitchen garden. Just outside my kitchen I have set up a vegtrug for salad ingredients such as asparagus, lettuces, courgettes and then some pots various herbs.
Yesterday I installed a water butt, so now praying for rain to see if all the seals work and that the rainwater diverter is doing its job.
These are my first forays into gardening, later this year I want to set up bigger raised veg beds but want to see how I get on with a small scale start.
I have a few crowns which are just individually in large pots for this year to help their roots establish. Next year they will locate to a dedicated bed. No cropping for a couple of years planned.
Over the past few days I have sieved 600l of composted oak leaves for my first attempt at a kitchen garden. Just outside my kitchen I have set up a vegtrug for salad ingredients such as asparagus, lettuces, courgettes and then some pots various herbs.
Yesterday I installed a water butt, so now praying for rain to see if all the seals work and that the rainwater diverter is doing its job.
These are my first forays into gardening, later this year I want to set up bigger raised veg beds but want to see how I get on with a small scale start.