Market Garden

I was volunteering up at the market garden today.  Most of the work was done inside the poly tunnel sowing courgettes and squash and planting up tomato plants into the soil.  They are using the method of growing the tomatoes up twine that is suspended from above and buried beneath the tomato plant.   There are so many plants in the poly tunnel waiting to be planted outside, but in the meantime the plants that were sown straight into the earth outside are beginning to grow stronger. 

Our vegetable box scheme this year will include courgettes, tomatoes, broad beans, peas, potatoes, kale, cauliflower, carrots, beetroot, squash and sweetcorn to name but a few.  We are growing many varieties of each, and some heritage ones to.  I can't wait to see what the plants look like when they fruit as there aren't any pictures on the packets for guidance!

The black container above is filled with comfrey leaves.  These are to be used as plant food and were discovered on site.  Plant food for free!

As well as vegetables, we are growing lots of flowers to use as companion plants. These include different types of sunflowers, tagetes and marigolds.  All useful for the bees and insects and pretty to look at too.