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Hi. I have an allotment but it's a small plot and not much chance of anything bigger. The garden is also small and full up. But I do own some woodland so wondering if I can make use of that space for growing. Obviously light is the big issue. There is a track which although not on the edge does get reasonable light as the trees are less dense , especially early in the year. So I'm wondering what could possibly work in that environment.
My ideas so far include rhubarb being so early and something I just won't have room for at the plot. It seems pretty resilient. Anyone know if deer are likely to take a shine to it?!
I've read gooseberries can tolerate a little shade, fruit quite early and their thorns might help their survival too.
Mushrooms might the most natural crop. I'm about to try one of the plug types in logs to see whether they work as reviews don't tend to be very encouraging but I do have lots of fresh logs!
A veg patch will just get overgrown/munched by rabbits so no point. Any other suggestions or success growing fruit in a shaded area?
My ideas so far include rhubarb being so early and something I just won't have room for at the plot. It seems pretty resilient. Anyone know if deer are likely to take a shine to it?!
I've read gooseberries can tolerate a little shade, fruit quite early and their thorns might help their survival too.
Mushrooms might the most natural crop. I'm about to try one of the plug types in logs to see whether they work as reviews don't tend to be very encouraging but I do have lots of fresh logs!
A veg patch will just get overgrown/munched by rabbits so no point. Any other suggestions or success growing fruit in a shaded area?
. Raspberries should thrive in that enviroment!
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