After all the fencing and painting and manufacture of gates, our first veggie-bed is now officially in production. Rather than number them (that’s so boring, don’t you think?), we’ve decided to name them after indigenous (native) New Zealand trees.
And our first one is called ‘Karaka’, which measures 3m x 3m
(Above): Karaka is home to two varieties of tomato and a miniature salad tomato. We have also planted ten miniature tomatoes in plastic buckets (at the back). We have green bean bushes and a grid for little gherkins. There are also a couple of rows of spring onions seeds as an experiment, and some Coriander seeds which may also produce results. In the last space we have a few sweet peppers.
(Above): The main entrance pergola over the two gates. The smaller gate is three-quarters the width of the one of the right. Climbing roses will be grown to the left and right of the pergola. There are plans afoot to dolly up the walking spaces in the area with small pebbles and stepping flagstones.
(Above): The shady sitting area for teas and meals on hot days. We have had a few lunches here already. Most pleasant in the natural surroundings.
(Above): The sitting area is quite secluded from the veggie area by these lemon trees.
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