Comments on: The Backyard Garden…a work in progress

By: Aggies Kitchen

Aggies Kitchen — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:01:14 +0000

In reply to Amber. It actually worked really well, although my zucchini were too many and too close, I don't know if I misunderstood the whole square gardening method of planting zucchini seeds, but there were way too many in a small space, this year I planted a lot less. I kept the tomatoes a good distance from each other and they didn't crowd each other at all. And my marigolds were actually the healthiest of all the plants, lol. I get a lot of sun in my yard and they did fine under the plants.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:13:22 +0000

I’m curious to know how this layout worked for you. Based on my experience with tomatoes, yours look really close together. I tried planting marigolds as well, but they require a fair amount of sunlight and yours look like they will be well shaded from your plants once they start to grow.

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By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:33:03 +0000

In reply to patsy. we are putting a fence just around the box.

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:37:10 +0000

The only thing i am trying different is alternating my carrots in between my tomatoes, as i heard that the tomatoes use a little more than the 1 foot square, and that tomatoes like carrots and vice versa (good growing buddies). actually i have alternated almost everything (bush plant then ground level), except i put potatoes down the center (my box is 18′ x 5′ – i see why 4′ is recommended by most) – and the potatoes will be the last thing i take out.

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By: patsy

patsy — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:03 +0000

I’d love to have a garden plot like that… first I need a fence around my backyard due to all the wildlife that travels through and would eat my wonderful veggies! 🙁 I’m going to share this w/my husband so that I can put a “bug” in his ear that we need to start thinking about doing this… if not this year, then next for sure!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:34:03 +0000

I had a generous neighbor “loan” me some space in his garden last year. This year (after being firmly bitten by the gardening bug), I have my own raised bed garden (it is 4 x 16). This week, it will be planted with tomatoes, peppers, peas and argula. My herbs are in pots, leaving me more room for my plants. I will post pics later…thanks for sharing your pics!

By: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:22:18 +0000

My garden is still covered with a foot of snow! Ugh! All you southerners are making me itchy to start digging in the dirt. I hope your new garden is abundant with beautiful produce!

By: eatingRD

eatingRD — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:34:48 +0000

Looks fabulous! I would love to have a little raised garden some day. haha cow poop! cracked me up he became interested in ‘helping’ after that 🙂 Hope your garden continues to do great!