I’m just bad at it 😅. I got a small allotment plot 2-3 years ago, about 60 m², and between my non-existent knowledge, inability to decide on a method to learn and practice, and the neverending battle with the murder snails, the poor plot is everthing but thriving. I pretty much fear the coming season 😭
It’s also easier when it rains a couple of days per week or at least a few days per month and not being extremely dry or hot during summer. In my location rain is rare and summers are super hot and humid. To the point i am researching ways to harvest humidity without any electricity. That’s my battle.
The problems with small gardens is light and greenhouse availability. Even on a decent size garden 6 foot fences and trees and buildings mean you never get that much yield, unless you're willing to use the whole space or use the middle of the garden avoiding planting along the edges
Got any tips for keeping out wild cats? We have a many undomesticated cats where I live and they constantly get into my garden and poop in it ruining my crops.
growing a garden up north where temps are cooler, you can grow a decent garden. Here in Texas, you would be lucky to get a decent harvest. I have to grow 1000' of green beans to allow enough to put in freezer. If you grow squash, then the Squash Vine Borer will wreak havoc on all your squash, and you might get a couple. I would love to challenge anyone who says they can produce a large amount of food off of a small plot in Northeast Texas.
I started out with approx 10 sq m, 5 months self sufficiently is all I could manage. Plenty 8f crops but not enough to save over winter. The last of the parsnips have just been eaten.
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I’m just bad at it 😅. I got a small allotment plot 2-3 years ago, about 60 m², and between my non-existent knowledge, inability to decide on a method to learn and practice, and the neverending battle with the murder snails, the poor plot is everthing but thriving. I pretty much fear the coming season 😭
It’s also easier when it rains a couple of days per week or at least a few days per month and not being extremely dry or hot during summer.
In my location rain is rare and summers are super hot and humid.
To the point i am researching ways to harvest humidity without any electricity.
That’s my battle.
Brilliant thank you & happy new year 🥳
Happy New Year I love watching your garden posts.
You’re not growing squat in one square meter bud.
I suggest watching "a farm for the future".
I'm sure you will all love it
Thank you
Not sure about all those radishes! But great information.
I know you are absolutely right. It's more about planning than the plot size, isn't it. I know I should plan ahead for the next year round, but…😅
You know what you do need if you live in a hot, dry climate? A lot of water, which can get pricey really quickly if you live in a city.
One acre properly planted will feed 100 people for a year.
Food? LOL!
Who eats all those unhealthy plants?
How do you define a portion?
The problems with small gardens is light and greenhouse availability. Even on a decent size garden 6 foot fences and trees and buildings mean you never get that much yield, unless you're willing to use the whole space or use the middle of the garden avoiding planting along the edges
A square metre is not ten times bigger than a square foot.
Got any tips for keeping out wild cats? We have a many undomesticated cats where I live and they constantly get into my garden and poop in it ruining my crops.
Thank you for that❤
WOW!
growing a garden up north where temps are cooler, you can grow a decent garden. Here in Texas, you would be lucky to get a decent harvest. I have to grow 1000' of green beans to allow enough to put in freezer. If you grow squash, then the Squash Vine Borer will wreak havoc on all your squash, and you might get a couple. I would love to challenge anyone who says they can produce a large amount of food off of a small plot in Northeast Texas.
I started out with approx 10 sq m, 5 months self sufficiently is all I could manage. Plenty 8f crops but not enough to save over winter. The last of the parsnips have just been eaten.
It would be nice to have a mini greenhouse that size to cover a raised garden, I guess.