Real World Gardener Creating Edible Gardens part 1 in Design Elements

DESIGN ELEMENTS Edible Garden series part 1 <p>During the last month or more, seeds, and seedlings have been flying off the shelves.</p> <p>Seed companies and nurseries, normally would expect that at the start of spring, but in these current times, people are turning to good old fashioned growing your own veggies.</p> <p>That’s a good thing, but what should beginner and advanced gardeners really need to know to be successful.</p> <p>Over the coming weeks, Glenice will be bringing to you a comprehensive guide to growing your own edible garden. Whether you have a large vegetable garden, a group of planters on a verandah or a few spaces within existing garden beds, you can at least grow some of your own food.</p> <a href='https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qkXIi-g7P8g/XsYLHq1EoKI/AAAAAAAAh4U/q4Q3bn52KJk7W-DEC8bpCJdhy5eXE8MTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Vegetable%2BgardenLynn%2BWood%2BTasmania.jpg'></a> Lynn Woods garden Ulverstone Tasmania. <p>So how do you start? </p> <p>Glenice says "Pick the spot that provides the most ideal conditions."</p> <p>I'm talking with Glenice Buck, landscape designer and consulting arborist.</p> <p>So if you haven’t started a veggie garden yet think on this.</p> <p>According to “sustainability Victoria” they reckon that if you grow your own food you</p> <ul><li>save money and supplement your household food supply</li> <li>save water – home grown food uses less water relative to the amount of food harvested</li> <li>reduce your shopping miles</li> <li>reduce packaging</li> <li>reduce food waste</li> <li>enjoy fresher, more nutritious and more delicious food</li> <li>know exactly what you're eating (e.g. no pesticides)</li> <li>get some exercise and reduce your stress levels.</li> </ul> <p> Top Tips</p> <p>Finding the right spot for your edible plants can sometimes be a bit of trial and error, however in general most vegetables will require about six hours of good direct sunlight for them to crop well. There are a few exceptions to this rule but in general six hours is th