Trev’s Veggie Patch
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
One of the goals Trevor has with his house over the next 12 months is to set it up so it is entirely self-sufficient. He is going to re-capture rain water and also convert grey water so that all the water on his garden is recycled water. One of the most important things is to set up the garden to provide lots of veggies and fruit and a good selection of those flavorsome herbs.
The veggie patch is a real productive part of the garden; such an area requires intensive farming philosophies to make it work properly. Whilst Trevor aims to supply his family with lots of fresh greens and fruit he also aims to use the garden as an education centre in the future working with children and people with disabilities, that way the joy of growing our own fresh produce can be shared by all.
The garden beds have been raised; this makes it easier to pick the veggies as your back stays strait when you crouch down. Trevor has also used recycled timber, old railway sleepers; they are perfect for lifting the beds up, also adding a rustic touch which works well with a veggie patch.
The box content is interesting. There is a lot of pea straw, straw, and also manures, such as sheep and chicken. The straws conversion to soil is activated by genuine blood and bone. To set it up initially it is an investment but the soil will continuously be improved by the compost scraps from the kitchen, news paper, and lawn clippings.
When it comes to crops there is not much to restrict you. Trevor has planted lots of radishes, Asian cabbage, broccoli, spring onion, beetroot and Chinese cabbage. The truth of these types of veggies is that they taste best when they are grown fresh in a rich organic soil full of every type of nutrient possible for plants.
Mixing varieties of veggies up in the garden bed confuses the insects such as Cabbage White Butterfly, so there is less chance of them attacking your fresh new plants.
Around the outside of the veggie patch Trevor has planted fruit trees and will be planting berries, like blue berries which is one of the healthiest fruit that you can eat.
Over the next six months we will be showing you what you should be planting by season. So that you have ongoing crops coming through, delivering fresh crops to your kitchen table. Not only will it reduce your shopping bill, but it will produce the freshest food for your family.
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
One of the goals Trevor has with his house over the next 12 months is to set it up so it is entirely self-sufficient. He is going to re-capture rain water and also convert grey water so that all the water on his garden is recycled water. One of the most important things is to set up the garden to provide lots of veggies and fruit and a good selection of those flavorsome herbs.
The veggie patch is a real productive part of the garden; such an area requires intensive farming philosophies to make it work properly. Whilst Trevor aims to supply his family with lots of fresh greens and fruit he also aims to use the garden as an education centre in the future working with children and people with disabilities, that way the joy of growing our own fresh produce can be shared by all.
The garden beds have been raised; this makes it easier to pick the veggies as your back stays strait when you crouch down. Trevor has also used recycled timber, old railway sleepers; they are perfect for lifting the beds up, also adding a rustic touch which works well with a veggie patch.
The box content is interesting. There is a lot of pea straw, straw, and also manures, such as sheep and chicken. The straws conversion to soil is activated by genuine blood and bone. To set it up initially it is an investment but the soil will continuously be improved by the compost scraps from the kitchen, news paper, and lawn clippings.
When it comes to crops there is not much to restrict you. Trevor has planted lots of radishes, Asian cabbage, broccoli, spring onion, beetroot and Chinese cabbage. The truth of these types of veggies is that they taste best when they are grown fresh in a rich organic soil full of every type of nutrient possible for plants.
Mixing varieties of veggies up in the garden bed confuses the insects such as Cabbage White Butterfly, so there is less chance of them attacking your fresh new plants.
Around the outside of the veggie patch Trevor has planted fruit trees and will be planting berries, like blue berries which is one of the healthiest fruit that you can eat.
Over the next six months we will be showing you what you should be planting by season. So that you have ongoing crops coming through, delivering fresh crops to your kitchen table. Not only will it reduce your shopping bill, but it will produce the freshest food for your family.
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