New Greenfingerer!

AngelsMadv

Sorry for the title of the thread but thought it quite apt and amusing!

I've recently bought a house and it had a patch of land only 6ft by 6ft in the back garden that has nothing on it. I've made it so it's just soil and I've got a composter full of compost ready to dig it through.

I've never grown my own food before and would like to get the kids involved. Should I grow the onions and garlic and some winter cabbage or wait until spring? Also, I'd like to get a small green-house to put next to the shed. Space is very limited so I was thinking a little stand up one. Does anyone know of anywhere doing one at present for only a few £?

Any general advice? Many thanks.

amcluesent

>a patch of land only 6ft by 6ft<

Ideal for "square foot" gardening with a raised bed made from a pallet.

wssla00

I agree! It seems a great way to garden and I am trying it for the next growing season Someone else on here gave this link which is really helpful. So whoever you are thank you

Lotus-eater

You could put in onions and garlic now, or you could wait till spring, I've never had much success with Autumn planted onions or garlic, so don't do it.
Or you could decide if you really want to grow onions. Dirt cheap in the shops.
In your growing area you could grow enough french beans/carrots/lettuce/beetroot for you for the summer, with maybe some left for the winter. Or you could grow 4 courgette plants, which would be enough for most families, or you could grow 1 squash plant, which at best would give you 4 squashes. It really pays to work out how much you want to grow of what.

scotsaver

I'd be inclined to wait until Spring but I'm not an expert by any means. By waiting it gives you time to plan, you don't want to just throw something in and then find it's not something that your family will eat. No matter what you decide to do you'll have great fun and soon be addicted. Good luck.;)