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lets see a diagram of you garden layout
here is a picture of mine

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

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):


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.

 ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D

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