The compost runs all year. In spring the compost is turned out and the raw material from the top put aside for re-starting the new compost pile. Roughly one third …Read More about Spring time composting 2
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Building a new raised bed 4
Before packing in the soil to the trench, another coat of preservative was applied particularly to the inside surfaces and joins. This design for the raised bed was simply based …Read More about Building a new raised bed 4
Building a new raised bed 3
Check twice before you start fastening things. Getting all the posts positioned, 7 in this case, and ensuring all the levels matched one last time, allows construction to begin. Setting …Read More about Building a new raised bed 3
Building a new raised bed 2
A mock up of the finished boards and heights allows you to check what the overall finish will look like. Setting the levels from the selected corner of the bed …Read More about Building a new raised bed 2
Building a new raised bed 1
A raised bed is the most efficient use of space to create a good vegetable garden. The bed is fed with home made compost every year keeping the soil fertile …Read More about Building a new raised bed 1
Tomato: List of favourites
For people new to growing tomatoes here is a list of 6 reliable types that grow very well in the city. These are all small type tomatoes (it is better …Read More about Tomato: List of favourites