Sunday, 2 May 2010
Our allotment plan
we did an allotment plan using the software growveg.com. We have the shed at the top that we bought of ebay. then tyres with flowers around a seating area. On the right hand side are tyres that we have planted strawberries, spinach, garlic and a primrose that I got for mothers day.
On the left we have the childrens play area with slide and sandpit. WE have also made a den and planted beans to grow up it.
Next comes a large permanent bed which we plan to grow permanent plants in but this year we have planted the early potatoes in and we have covered this bed in half rotted compost from our kitchen and guinea pig waste.
Next comes 6 raised beds that surround where we plan to make a herb spiral. We placed cardboard on these beds and have dug out about half the paths, placing mud on top . The plan is to put weed suppressant membrane down and then put woodchip down.
Next comes the polytunnel, we have purchased the frame from ebay and we'll probably get the cover in the autumn.
In front of the polytunnel we plan to make it look cottage garden like, mixing flowers and veg.
At the front compost on the right and parking on the left.
All down the left hand side are the fruit trees and we plan to make this side like a forest garden with fruit bushes, and herbs.