my mixed vegetable bed method.

[gardenhistory2]

I was going through some old picture took
and found this one. this how I plant all my planting beds one
year. I laid out what I wanted to plant where this one of several
pictures I took after I set the layout and planted seeds and plants.
each color Iced lolly stick got one seed. each color represented a different
type vegetable. I will post the full bed diagram if anyone is interested.

[Andraste]

I'd be interested

[gardenhistory2]

here is similar diagram I can't find one for this one
but i will redo it later. this covers an area
4ft wide and 20ft long
A,B,C,E squares 4in x4in
D,F,G,H,I are 8in x 8in

[Andraste]

Thanks for taking the time to find & post that. I like making plans (though mine are never as detailed or exact as yours) but they somehow never get stuck to.

I love the coloured lollystick idea

[gardenhistory2]

the secret is making plan during the winter and sticking to the plan
once you make it.
you can buy them in most craft stores or online
retailers. that sell crafts.the search term to
find them is "colored popsicle sticks"

[rootball]

I love the coloured lollystick idea too, what a good idea

[Andraste]

Yes, the sticking to the plan is hard for me. Thanks for the type for finding the coloured sticks

[Nicos]

Don’t you find that birds pull out the sticks or are they only there for a few days?
I’m not sure if it’s just me but blackbirds etc always have a great time removing my plant labels!

[gardenhistory2]

you need deal with birds in more impolite manner

[hamsterqueen]

The Range do bags of the lolly sticks in craft section for £1.

[gardenhistory2]

how many sticks to a bag?

it is likely cheaper my way
in packs 500

[mothhawk]

We call them lolly sticks over here, GH2. 100 for £1 is about the best price around in the shops. Online of course there is postage to add.