![]() ![]() I’ve included lots of pictures of my current planner set up.īut, before I show you how I decided to organize things, let’s get a garden planner started for you. Want to see how I have my garden planner organized? Then, be sure to read to the end of the post. Make sure you keep this map, as it’ll be a helpful reminder when you come to rotate them next year.Here’s everything you need to set up a garden planner, and it’s free! These are the printables that I used to set up my own garden planner years ago, and it’s still working great for me. Go back to the drawing of your garden and add in which families you’re planning to growi and where. Plant crops in the same family together and then rotate those areas each year. You should divide your crops into families, legumes (peas and beans), cucurbits (squash and cucumbers), solenaceae (tomatoes and peppers), and everything else. This prevents the soil being depleted of specific nutrients. Simply put, crop rotation is when you rotate groups of plants into different spaces in your garden year on year. Now that you’ve decided what you want to plant, it’s a good idea to think about crop rotation. Also try growing climbing vegetables like beans, peas and cucumbers. Allow space between plants to maximise the light potential. ![]() If you have areas that receive morning sun then afternoon shade, try vegetables such as carrots, celery and dwarf beans. Leafy crops such as lettuce, rocket, chard and kale can do well in a shady garden. If you have a shady garden, be aware that your plants will only receive a few hours of sunlight a day. Take into consideration the conditions of your garden. Another great place to get ideas is social media! Instagram is full of great gardening accounts that will give you endless inspiration. Decide What Plants You Wantīrowse online or look at seed catalogues for inspiration. ![]() Use trellis as a support for vines or climbing plants, this way you can grow up instead of out and maximise the precious space you have. You can also make the most of a small garden by using the vertical space. Most vegetable plants can grow in a container, provided they are big enough and have drainage holes. Tomatoes, beans, lettuce, peppers, chillies, and even potatoes can all grow happily in a confined space. You’d be surprised how many vegetables will happily grow in pots. If space is an issue, consider growing in containers. This will help you when it comes to digging/building beds, as you’ll have a clear idea of where you want everything. Then you’ll be able to draw in where you want to have your beds. As we mentioned last week, it’s best to avoid overcrowding.ĭraw out a picture of your garden. If you’ve got a list of veg you want to grow as long as your arm, but a garden that’s a on the petite side, you may have to adjust your expectations. The amount you’ll be able to grow will depend upon space. This week we’ll be looking at what to grow where, and which plants will suit your garden the best! Measuring Space and Planning Bedsįirst you need to work out how much space you have. We covered topics such as soil type, space and growing needs and the all important location! If you’ve missed out, you can read it here. Last week we looked at part one of how to plan a vegetable garden.
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