Herewith the formation of the largest bed - 8' x 2 1/2' x 1 1/2':
Gravel removed, liner cut away, compacted soil dug over before incorporating the manure, compost and extra soil. 5 tomatoes and 1 courgette in it so far:
The finished smaller semi shaded bed ' 5' x 2' x 1 1/2':
The rain has bedded them in nicely. However, heavy rain is forecast for several days this week so my tomatoes (outdoors) may not make it long term:(
We watched the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last night, the second half for us was more enjoyable. Loved the drone display over Buckingham Palace.
Those beds look absolutely fantastic. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. Jolly hard work but will be very useful.
DeleteI'm admiring the mesh frame - does that just sit in place? Is it movable? And what sort of mesh is it?? My OH constructed a great raised bed for me last summer, and I'm already wondering if I have another corner where I could squeeze a second one in. I'm truly grateful for other gardeners like you who share tips and pix!! It's very wet and windy in this corner of Norfolk today ❤️
ReplyDeleteWood and non stretch fruit cage netting stapled to it. It is the middle one of two from the other beds. Not attached and I have a variety of wooden blocks to lift it clear of small plants. Keeps birds and cats off seedlings. Once plants are established they get put away.
DeleteGreat job on those beds. The tomatoes could surprise you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you. Hopefully so.
DeleteThey look amazing. Your tomatoes could well acclimatise to our weird Summer weather quite quickly, mine have ... well they've not swum away yet anyway!!
ReplyDeleteJust worried about blight but hopefully they will be okay.
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