lets see a diagram of you garden layout
here is a picture of mine
(http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b419/plainleaf/gardenplan.jpg)
the plantings are not shown.
Each black square is 1 foot.
I think my system is much simpler I just use a spread sheet where a column is a bed and a row is a row!
This is a typical layout plan that I use;
http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Computers%20and%20gardening/Plot%20layout.htm (http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Computers%20and%20gardening/Plot%20layout.htm)
Mine will be a scribble on a piece of paper, probably done after planting to remind me what I put where! :-[
Happy new year Plaileaf, it's nice to see me old mucker back. ;D ;D ;D
anyone fancy a game of Battleships?
You've just spoilt it for me Plainleaf. I was about to say, you show me yours & I'll show you mine ;) ;D.
You hussy Janet! ;D
Quote from: grannyjanny on January 09, 2011, 18:50:54
You've just spoilt it for me Plainleaf. I was about to say, you show me yours & I'll show you mine ;) ;D.
;D
I can be on the tinternet, but real life, noooooooooooo way ;) ;D ;D ;D.
i was going to post the whole planting scheme later but i don't want to embarrass poor teegee.
But then again maybe I should just to show how much more intricate and interesting my veg plan is.
Well mine ain't that intricate! Here's this year's before I add dates and varieties. (I hope! ;))
I vote for TG's. ;) ;D ;D ;D
Mine's all a bit theoretical at the moment as it's not been dug over yet...but this is the first draft of how I intend to lay the plot out (click on the image to view it):
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/885/plan01r.th.jpg) (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/plan01r.jpg/)
Beds z1, 2 & 3 at the bottom end by the gate are the 'spare' beds that will probably house perennial plants like raspberries, strawberries and rhubarb in the future as well as space for seedlings to be transplanted elsewhere. That area of the plot is a lot narrower than the rest so it made sense to not include it in the rotation beds.
This is my proposed rotation groupings. In the first year they will be planted/sown as numbered. The following year Group 1 will be in beds 2a, 2b & 2c, Group 2 will be in 3a, 3b and 3c... and so on, meaning I have a 5 year rotation (although if I stick to the individual beds as much as possible then I may get a 15 year rotation :))
Group 1 - Solanaceae [Nightshade family] & Asteraceae [Daisy family]
a) Potatoes
b) Lettuce & related plants
c) Tomatoes
Group 2 - Fabaceae [Legumes] & Cucurbitaceae [Marrow family]
a) Peas & non-climbing beans & squash
b) Climbing beans & courgettes
c) Pumpkins & Lupins
Group 3 - Cruciferae [Brassicas]
a) Root brassicas such as radish, swede, turnip etc
b) Closely planted cut & come again brassicas
c) Larger brassicas such as sprouts
Group 4 - Alliaceae [Onion Family]
a) Onions
b) Garlic
c) Leeks
Group 5 - Apiaceae [Carrot Family] & Chenopodiaceae [Beets]
a) Carrots
b) Parsnips & celery
c) Beets
I've been using the free trial at www.growveg.com to map out my plot. I'm so pleased with it that I might actually subscribe to the site (£15 for a year) - I love the fact that it takes my plans and produces a planting/growing/harvesting schedule for the year (probably not something that experienced gardeners need, but I haven't got a clue what I'm doing!). I'll have to see if I can somehow save a copy of my plot plan to post here.
In the meantime, my bed layout is as follows:
Bed 1
Flowers
Bed 2
Raspberries
Strawberries
Gooseberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Redcurrants
Bed 3
Asparagus :)
Bed 4
Potatoes
Bed 5
Pak Choi
Lettuce
Rocket
Spinach
Beans (Broad, Runner, French)
Peas
Cucumber
Tomatoes (cherry and regular)
Bed 6
Pepper
Aubergine
Courgette
Sweetcorn
Bed 7
Spring onion
Red & white onions
Shallots
Garlic
Leek
Carrots
Bed 8
Squash
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Sprouts
Any thoughts/comments/criticism welcome!
I stared at it for five mins and saw Elvis.
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Quote from: grawrc on January 09, 2011, 20:28:00
Well mine ain't that intricate! Here's this year's before I add dates and varieties. (I hope! ;))
Nice one Grawrc! I've saved a copy to ponder on for later and to sneak some ideas :)
Quote from: grawrc on January 09, 2011, 20:28:00
Well mine ain't that intricate! Here's this year's before I add dates and varieties. (I hope! ;))
nice allotment grawrc
Wow Grawc, puts my file paper to shame. what are you going to do with the flax - is it just for flowers?
What do you mean diagram? I'd actually have to plan to have something like that?
Every year I intend to plan, but my veg garden ends up much more natural and, erm, evolves really. Ie - where have I got room to shove this in?! I do make sure I rotate alliums, potatoes and anything else prone to disease. Although my veg garden isn't very large, so I doubt that the pests and diseases will behave and stay put!
The grid looks very affective but a bit too clinical for me. I nicked my daughters pencils when she was sleeping and drew mine.
Its here on http://myplot38.blogspot.com/2010/12/masterplan-for-2011.html
We are much more laid back. We made some large labels and put them onto long sticks, These have been left in position so that we know what we can plant there the next time.
I'm not really that organised.
Hi Dandytown (not dandyman...). Have you grown Edame beans before (I see them in your plan). I would love to grow them - had no success with them this year though. Any tips?
Sorry to deviate from the post but in answer to your question Gwynleg:
I have not grown Edamame before and am aware they grow best in warmer climate. However, The variety I am using is 'Envy' which I think is more suited to UK climate. Will be buying the seed from moreveg.com at £1.25 for 40 seeds if I remember correctly.
Here is a good link that I fouind for growing Edamame
www.easybalconygardening.com/edamamebeans.php
My allotment planning is on my blog:
http://tonythegardener.blogspot.com/2011/01/planning-for-2011.html
If I could fathom how to put it on here I would.