The best laid plans....

I thought I might share with you some of the plans I have made from my plot and how they have evolved during the past month. I have attempted to employ some crop rotation here, you will see my plot revolves around 4 basic beds, a,b,c and d. There areas that remain unchanged are the fruit beds, asparagus bed, strawberry/rhubarb bed and composting area. We are not allowed sheds or any buildings at all on our plots, so I have not incorporated an area for that purpose, although I do include an area specifically for the children. This year I will be making a bean tepee covered in creeping flowers and runner beans (I have to say I have no love for eating runner beans, they are just for coverage and donation!)

Original first draft plans for 2011, showing crop rotation. This sketch show what I grew last year and what should replace it.

 

 Basic Plan for 2011

Revised plan

 Redesign 27/02/2011

  As usual when I plan, I discover that I have been frivolous with my seed purchases and not stuck to my original idea, meaning I never have enough space. I get too excited! This year I will plant my brassicas like broccoli, sprouts, etc where the peas and beans are once the early varieties have finished. Goodness knows where the red cabbage will go!