So once you have selected a sunny, well drained spot which is well away from trampling feet, begin by clearing away any weeds before thoroughly digging the site over.
Next, incorporate some horticultural grit. Dig this well in as it is an essential element as most of the herbs you will be growing are used to Mediterranean type conditions.
Once the soil has dried and is easily workable start to rake it well. Ensure you remove any large stones or solid clumps of soil and roots. Next apply a little pressure to the plot with the sole of your boots this will eliminate any air pockets. Rake over again gently.
Next step coming soon.
Sandkat xx
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Allotment Herb Plot
Hello allotment enthusiasts.
This is my second blog which will be part of a series of blogs an various subjects to help you take a step by step approach to allotment gardening.
In this blog I intend to cover growing herbs on your allotment although most of it will equally apply to growing quality herbs in your back garden.
To start I am going to go through some very easy steps to help you grow a good variety of useful herbs mainly for the kitchen, that will be of good quality and will be a pleasure to grow.
If an allotment is being worked thoroughly it will be teaming with vegetable area and be full of activity when the new season starts. Therefore, to prevent uneccessary damage to your herb garden - herbs can be fragile things - they are best in a raised bed to protect them but this is not absolutely necessary. However, if you already have something available or feel inclined to prepare a separate area surrounded by brick, wood or even stone, this is an excellent starting point.
If your allotment is newly aquired - one of your first steps will be to plan everything and where it will be situated before you begin anything. Assuming your allotment is set and this will be a new project, lets have alook at the situation for your herb plot. Select a sunny, well drained area and ensure you have worked the soil well in preparation for the herb bed.
More to follow...
Please see my other blog for "beginners guide to allotmens".
http://beginnersguidetoallotments.blogspot.com
This is my second blog which will be part of a series of blogs an various subjects to help you take a step by step approach to allotment gardening.
In this blog I intend to cover growing herbs on your allotment although most of it will equally apply to growing quality herbs in your back garden.
To start I am going to go through some very easy steps to help you grow a good variety of useful herbs mainly for the kitchen, that will be of good quality and will be a pleasure to grow.
If an allotment is being worked thoroughly it will be teaming with vegetable area and be full of activity when the new season starts. Therefore, to prevent uneccessary damage to your herb garden - herbs can be fragile things - they are best in a raised bed to protect them but this is not absolutely necessary. However, if you already have something available or feel inclined to prepare a separate area surrounded by brick, wood or even stone, this is an excellent starting point.
If your allotment is newly aquired - one of your first steps will be to plan everything and where it will be situated before you begin anything. Assuming your allotment is set and this will be a new project, lets have alook at the situation for your herb plot. Select a sunny, well drained area and ensure you have worked the soil well in preparation for the herb bed.
More to follow...
Please see my other blog for "beginners guide to allotmens".
http://beginnersguidetoallotments.blogspot.com
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