Runner Bean Arch; making the most of available space 
We created a runner bean arch in the strip between our house and the boundary fence.

There is a border about eighteen inches wide running along the ...

This is a bad year :-/ 
This year seems to be a struggle, only my cucumber, lettuce and raddish are really thriving. I think the beetroot, runner beans, leeks and peas caught ...

My 1st Green Pepper 
Several decades ago my wife and I transformed part of the backyard into a vegetable garden in Southern California and it was quite successful (sorry no ...

Raised veg bed 
A few weeks ago we decided to convert part of the flower bed into an area suitable for veg growing. I use the term 'flower bed in the loosest possible ...

Grape Vines 
This is a picture I found in my collection - sorry can't remember the details.

Got All The Vertical Structures in place - Ready to go! 
I've finally completed the vertical climbing frame ready for the plants. I've managed to add two nets per side to double up my potentail growing area....

My garden is getting there! - Roll-on the summer! 
This is Rick, the guy who runs this website - Thought I'd make the first contribution to get the ball rolling.

As you can see, my garden is looking ...

I've Finally Taken The Leap...  Not rated yet
I have a wonderful friend who is a true pioneer. She makes her own soap, bread, clothes, etc. Her next adventure will be purchasing a dairy cow and teaching ...

Container vege gardening in Portland, OR- part 1?  Not rated yet
I live in Portland, OR- and we have a nice cool, temperate climate that is excellent for vege gardening. Unfortunately, I live in the inner city, where ...

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