We have lived on our property for around 26 years and it is an ongoing project. Until lockdown I hadn’t really grown much in the way of edibles apart from a few fruit trees. I have always loved gardening and hubby loves building things and so we have now added quite a big area where I can grow lots of produce. I am still learning about this side of gardening but my motto is give it a try and don’t necessarily follow the rules! It is a bit of a challenge on our property as we have wild rabbits and a Golden Retriever who eats everything!! My garden is organic and I don’t use sprays for pest control even if stated as eco as this can kill beneficial infects too.
I started out with some raised corrugated beds fand some wine barrels.
Next I had hubby build raised beds out of sienna food safe sleepers and have since extended that to a lower level.
Fruit and ornamental vines are grown over hubby built arbours and arches .
I also had some old pots that I have hung onto Verandah fencing with Whites pot holders which I grow strawberries in.
To extend growing season and start seeds and seedlings we have purchased a Maze greenhouse ( the build process can be found on another post)
I put in some stepping stones ,
We have lots of bee attracting plants and I have added more inside and around the greenhouse. Also a few more bird baths to keep the bees and birds happy!
Composting is also a big part of gardening and I love our Maze tumbler also purchased in lockdown!
All products used in our edible garden makeover can be found at Bunnings.
Happy gardening
Lisa
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