The classical way to grow tomatoes in a city garden is with a raised bed providing good drainage and with an overhead support frame. Here 11 tomato plants are planted along the back wall with onions and garlic in front. The aim now is to direct the growth of the tomato plants to fill the …Read More about Tying up tomatoes in the raised bed
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Using a raised bed
Organising what to grow in a raised bed is a balance between the exposure of the bed and choosing plants which are complimentary. The basic rule of “square foot planting,” one plant per square foot, is a good start. However, with using the elevational space, a lot more can be achieved. The best way to …Read More about Using a raised bed
Vertical gardening gallery
Vertical gardening is for gardeners who do not have a lot of horizontal space. It has become a niche science these days with many elaborate and quite amazing systems, often involving hydroponics and engineered structures that cover whole walls several stories high. It is well worth researching carefully what is the most useful system for …Read More about Vertical gardening gallery
Building a new raised bed gallery
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 and not requiring extra nutrients. Compost bins and raised beds work well together. The key point in constructing a raised bed is to ensure the …Read More about Building a new raised bed gallery
End of the summer season
The summer season is over for another year and the garden is being cleared for its winter rest. This type of gardening is a form of temporary gardening installed each spring to take advantage of the growing season then packed away each winter. This particularly suits people in rented property or with only temporary access …Read More about End of the summer season
Clearing the raised bed
A raised soil bed is without doubt the most useful form of growing area for a small city garden. There are many ways to run a raised bed, some all year round, but whichever growing plan is used it is important to think to the soil and how to keep it healthy and alive. For …Read More about Clearing the raised bed