Hi I'm new here and new to gardening (on my own lol) I don't have a proper garden just a terrace/patio... really its the flat roof of the shops I live above so its container gardening all the way for me. I started it in June so its a long way from where I want it to be. I have various vegetables tomatoes, loose leaf lettuce ect growing in pots and a 30" square veg planter with various veggies sown in and a small collection of pots and containers with flowers growing. Got a few flowering plants sown ready for next spring/summer. I have 2 small citrus trees (Lime and Mandarin), a grape vine and some strawberries on order that I should have by November... it's like waiting for Christmas.. I'm really excited about the citrus.. oh and the grapes! Container gardening really isn't as easy as it looks especially if you have a small space... where I live its exposed (no shade), but sheltered(lots of surrounding buildings) and faces South so in the Summer everything cooks... anything that needs anything but full sun (unless I create the shade) is a big NO NO for me as I found out to my cost by planting plants that were unsuitable and just cooked in the heat! :( Pots and containers take alot of work aswell! Well I look forward to getting lots of advice as I go on my adventure. Cheryl x
Cheryl.. Your gardening adventure sounds a nice way to get into gardening.. Nothing is easy in gardening as it is always a challenge, but it is great fun & very rewarding when you get it right.. Looking forward to seeing you around the forum.. :thumb:
