Zone 1: Shoebox Sized Garden - Design
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Growing AreaBeds
West Bed 0.8m x 5.5m = 4.4m2 East Bed 1m x 5.5m = 5.5m2 Total area of beds = 9.9m2 Vertical Growing Space East fence = 2m x 7.5m = 15m2 West fence = 1m x 6m = 6m2 Total vertical area = 21m2 |
Initial DesignWho
All the work to be done will be carried out by myself. When Work will be carried out on weekends and after work . Weather permitting What & Why Raised beds to build carbon rich soil to retain moisture and nutrients Wormery to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich organic matter Comfrey to cycle nutrients deep in the soil and brig to the top soil Weeper hose to irrigate beds controlled via a water timer saving time on manual watering and keeping water off foliage thus reducing plant diseases Water butt to capture rain water run off from outhouse Small shelved greenhouse to propagate from seeds Berry bushes (Blueberries) and minaret trees (cherry) high cost crops in a small area Netting on west fence to allow climbers to grow giving vertical growing space. Chicken wire staple gunned to east fence also. Rose arches will also increase vertical growing space. Where The building materials for the raised beds will be made from collecting discarded wooden beans and boards found in skips and front gardens The rest purchased via internet shopping, saving time and travel. |