Carry on Gardening : Gardening topics : The vegetable garden

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Do you want to enjoy the delights of freshly picked vegetables? Read on to find out how to make it all easier:

Divide the vegetable garden into smaller plots that are accessible from all sides.
Use 'no-dig' methods of growing your vegetables.
Raise the vegetable plots for easier access.
To clear an area of weeds or grass, cover it with hessian-backed carpet or plastic, weighted down at the sides. After a growing season the area should be clear.
Lay old carpets between beds for a more level paths that will suppress weed growth.
Grow vegetables in containers - choose smaller varieties.
Avoid using F1 hybrids - the seed is more expensive and the vegetables will mature all at once.
Talk to your neighbours and friends before ordering seeds and plants. They might want to share the ordering - there are usually more than enough seeds in each packet for more than one person!