Michael E. Generalimy veggie patch
August 16th 2007 02:09
With the weather getting warmer I am turning my attention out of doors to get my veggie patch organised. Over winter I had a constant supply of coriander that had self-seeded, over 30 plants came from the 4 original ones. My spinach also survived, and still looks to be going strong. I must have accidentally bonzaied The half dozen leeks I planted, having grown for 9 months the biggest one was still only as thick as my thumb.
Last week we visited a friends alpaca farm and were giving 2 hefty bags of their manure, which I am told is the rolls Royce of garden fertiliser.
My big crop last season was roma tomato. The spot I have put aside for them is both sunny and right next to a brick wall, this stores heat from the day, helping to produce a microclimate perfect for tomato growing and ripening. After seeing a friends home grown broccoli I went out and bought a punnet, if they turn out Half as good as my mates, I will be very pleased. Beetroot, will take up the leek position, great for roasts and fresh juices, also a great source of iron for vegetarians.
I have been diligently composting and had enough well decomposed organic matter to do the veggies. Id say between compost and manure the plants will be well sorted for the growing season. Around the garden we also have some fruit trees, an olive, lemon, passion fruit and blueberry, all of which have not done so well with the drought. My poor blueberry suffered the indignity of being stepped on by my five year old recently, fortunately more than half the plant is still alive and kicking so I should be able to nurse it back to full health. The only thing we need now is some rain and I will cook up a storm from the patch in no time at all. Regards, Dave
Last week we visited a friends alpaca farm and were giving 2 hefty bags of their manure, which I am told is the rolls Royce of garden fertiliser.
alpaca manure the rolls royce of fertilisers
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