Taking shape

The plot is now taking shape, and there is a plan. I've based it roughly round 12 3x3 metre beds. I say roughly, because 3m depth would make it 18 meters long not allowing for paths, the shed space and compost. It is only 19 metres in total. Beds 9 to 12 are probably nearer 2m depth, as are 4 and 5.
Bed 9/12a have the broad beans in. I guess about half have survived the winter, so I might in fill with some new sowings. 9/12b have onions in. Similarly, less than half have survived winter, birds etc.

Bed 11 has the tree in it, as well as rhubarb. It will be interesting to see if the tree re-grows after its severe pruning.

Today, after a hard frost I still managed a few hours digging. I broke the surface of plot 1, and marked out plots 2 and 3. Plots 4/5 are joined to make the potato patch.





This is the overall plan for the year: it will be interesting to see how it evolves.

• Bed 1: Beans
• Bed 2: Sprouts, Cauliflowers, Chard
• Bed 3: A pottager plot
• Bed 4/5: Potatoes
• Bed 6: Cabbages
• Bed 7: Carrots, Parsnips, Beetroot
• Bed 8: Peas
• Bed9/12b: Onions
• Bed 9/12a: Broad Beans
• Bed 10: Sweetcorn/Sunflowers
• Bed: 11: Rhubarb.

I also want to find space for a few herbs, stawberries, borrage, comfrey and holyhocks. Possibly a few complementary flowers as well!