Focus on… Vertical gardening
WITH many of us trying to cram as much fruit, veg and herbs into our gardens as possible this year, what better time to look at spacesaving growing methods? Let’s make the most of our walls, fences, trellises, boundaries and beyond, as we make this the year we all grow our own food.
Weather watching
The past two years has galvanised a whole new gardening tribe to make more of even modest-sized spots. Existing gardeners already know what they are catching on to – that homegrown fruit and veggies are delicious! But with many back gardens getting smaller (and in some cases, nonexistent), are there any limits to home production? Not if you think vertically.
“Make the most of your walls, fences and trellises”
Vertical surfaces are often heat traps for sun-loving tomatoes, chillies, figs and peaches. Even shade offers an excellent microclimate for tarter fruits
