harveypup Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 We have just finished clearing and fencing off a waste area at the side of our parking spaces (and away from our greedy chooks ) which we plan to use next year to grow herbs and some veggies in large ceramic pots. The area is approx 24ft by 10ft and as so far my only growing experience is of potatoes and cherry tomatoes any ideas would be much appreciated. Would love to grow things that we use often such as peppers, garlic herbs etc but have not a clue where to start, let alone when to plant things. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 put a green house there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Most herbs can be planted anytime. I have just bought some oregano and planted it. Go to your local garden centre and see what you fancy. Herbs do really well in pots, in a sunny position. Move them somewhere sheltered if it is really cold/over winter. Garlic can be planted in Sept/Oct time to harvest next spring/early summer. I have just ordered mine and it should arrive in the next couple of weeks. Things that do well over winter include - Sprouts (too late for this year) Curly kale Swiss chard Winter lettuce Lambs lettuce Thyme Rosemary Basil (indoors) Peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, beans, strawbs, onions, carrots etc all do well in pots if they are large enough. I think that most seeds you can buy can be grown in pots. Try looking out for 'baby' veg. Its been designed for container gardening. Good luck and looking forward to the pics next year (pressures on now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeymerKim Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I've just planted some late cropping potatoes in bags which I'm hoping will produce for Christmas (although they are salad potatoes). Beans will do well in pots and look nice too if you have a wigwam they can grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks for all your replies - Had a look at your gallery Christian and that too has inspired me Watched Grow your own Veg last night and was most disapointed when it finished after half an hour Will let you know how I go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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