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Ashbee
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Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds
      30/12/2008 14:03

Ladies, I'm almost a veggie vergin because I've only ever grown a few tomato plants and a couple of runner bean plants on balconies before. My abortive attempt two years ago at a more concerted growing effort was a dismal failure but as I had my garden revamped this autumn I asked for two raised beds to be included. But here's the rub: they are small - both about 4' x 6' in area and so my growing opportunities are going to be limited. But, as we aren't great veg eaters (spot the oddity)I think this will be a good start...and I can always add stuff to pots and tubs as I have three large patios now, and plant amongst the bordes which have yet to be planted too!

Working on the theory that I ought to grow what I will eat and not grow what is going to be cheaper to buy from the supermarket, my choices will be beetroots, runner beans, new potatoes, tomatoes with garlic and chillis in pots. I'd like a go with broad beans too as well as some lettuces...does that sound do-able?

Talking of garlic, it's now that we sow garlic bulbs but can it be the garlic we buy from the supermarket or does it have to be special growing garlic?

I'd be happy to share seeds and tips and suggestions...

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* I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout 30/12/2008 10:58
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Lisianthus   30/12/2008 11:04
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   30/12/2008 11:28
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   30/12/2008 12:05
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   30/12/2008 12:50
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds redpoppy   30/12/2008 13:17
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Snowy1066   30/12/2008 13:29
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   30/12/2008 13:23
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds suzie88   30/12/2008 16:55
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds redpoppy   30/12/2008 21:06
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds citygirl   30/12/2008 22:28
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   30/12/2008 23:19
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Mayday   01/01/2009 15:38
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   01/01/2009 16:04
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Mayday   01/01/2009 16:35
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   01/01/2009 16:48
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   01/01/2009 17:28
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Mayday   01/01/2009 17:38
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   01/01/2009 17:46
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   01/01/2009 18:15
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   01/01/2009 18:49
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds MangeTout   01/01/2009 19:15
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   01/01/2009 19:34
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Thimble   01/01/2009 20:26
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Mayday   01/01/2009 20:09
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   30/12/2008 16:57
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   30/12/2008 17:06
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Thimble   30/12/2008 17:38
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   30/12/2008 13:31
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   30/12/2008 13:32
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds redpoppy   30/12/2008 14:10
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   30/12/2008 14:03
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   30/12/2008 14:06
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Ashbee   30/12/2008 14:12
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Snowy1066   30/12/2008 14:18
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds marymary   30/12/2008 15:22
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Thimble   30/12/2008 15:41
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Twiddledout   30/12/2008 16:07
. * * Re: I'm already thinking about my raised beds Snowy1066   30/12/2008 16:12
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