An edible garden is a captivating accent when planted just outside your kitchen or deck. This ensures that the chef in the house always has access to fresh plants, herbs, and veggies that can enhance simple dishes or recipes. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Getting ready to plant
Don't try to create a garden plot that is too large, or it may create more work than you intend. Clear a space, no bigger than 5'x6', and get rid of any weeds or grass that might be present. Cover the area with compost and edge the space with pavers or stones.
Laying out your edible garden
How you lay out your edible garden will make a big difference in the appearance and success of your plants. It is important to plant taller plants toward the back, and keep shorter seedlings in the front or around the edges of your space. Some more tips are:
Choosing the right plants
The height of the plants commands where they belong in your edible garden, as well as how much sun they will receive. Here are some tips regarding selection of plants:
Harvesting tips for your garden
Be careful when harvesting plants from your garden that you only remove the leaves of the plants that you plan to imminently use. When you have removed all of the leaves or fruit from your plants, replant other herbs or veggies to take their place. Replace lettuce, for instance, with plants that typically bloom later in the season or in the fall, such as pumpkins and squash.
Depending on where you live, there is a bounty of plants, herbs, and vegetables that can comprise your edible garden. Try a combination of those plants that you know you enjoy eating and that thrive in the environment with some that might be new to you and your family. Clipping and enjoying your harvest can enhance your meals, as well as give your garden a tasty, inviting appearance!
If you're more interested in flowers than edible plants, contact Fasan Florist.
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