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Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Angela and I live in Kent. After spending many years living at the seaside, I moved house last June and for the first time in many, many years I actually have some outside space. My first job last year was sorting out my front garden which I have finally finished, and for the first time I grew my own perennials from seed and cuttings and am now waiting eagerly for those to mature. I must admit I felt a huge sense of achievement doing some of it from scratch, though I have to admit there was also quite a bit bought from the local nursery!
Now I want to focus on the back garden, but that’s not quite so simple as the whole of the back garden is paved and is very small. I also have a large silver birch which means that only certain parts of the patio get light consistently. I really want to grow vegetables so my first step has been the purchase of 4 raised beds (Garland mini beds 1m x 0.5m – they don’t need to be huge as there is only me), which were delivered yesterday. I am pleased with my purchase, they come with a frame so canes can be attached and liners so they can be used on the patio. 2 will be going on a part of the patio that is south facing and 2 east facing.
I would appreciate some advice on my initial thoughts as to what to grow. I would like to grow runner beans, peas, tomatoes and possibly radishes and spring onions together in one of the beds. I think for my first time I may buy the peas and beans as plans, but I want to have a go at growing tomatoes from seed as I would like to reproduce those days from my childhood when my dad grew Tigerella tomatoes which I loved. Am I trying too much for my first time or should I just try a couple of things this year? As 2 will be south facing and 2 east facing what would do best where? I really do have minimal knowledge, and although my father had an allotment he is in his mid 80’s and struggles to remember!
I am so looking forward to starting, and reading the posts on here is fascinating and I am finding what an extremely helpful bunch you are.
Thanks for any advice
Angela
Now I want to focus on the back garden, but that’s not quite so simple as the whole of the back garden is paved and is very small. I also have a large silver birch which means that only certain parts of the patio get light consistently. I really want to grow vegetables so my first step has been the purchase of 4 raised beds (Garland mini beds 1m x 0.5m – they don’t need to be huge as there is only me), which were delivered yesterday. I am pleased with my purchase, they come with a frame so canes can be attached and liners so they can be used on the patio. 2 will be going on a part of the patio that is south facing and 2 east facing.
I would appreciate some advice on my initial thoughts as to what to grow. I would like to grow runner beans, peas, tomatoes and possibly radishes and spring onions together in one of the beds. I think for my first time I may buy the peas and beans as plans, but I want to have a go at growing tomatoes from seed as I would like to reproduce those days from my childhood when my dad grew Tigerella tomatoes which I loved. Am I trying too much for my first time or should I just try a couple of things this year? As 2 will be south facing and 2 east facing what would do best where? I really do have minimal knowledge, and although my father had an allotment he is in his mid 80’s and struggles to remember!
I am so looking forward to starting, and reading the posts on here is fascinating and I am finding what an extremely helpful bunch you are.
Thanks for any advice
Angela
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