A Tour of My Vegetable Garden: Plans, Layout, and Progress

🌱The vegetable garden features raised beds with a size of 36 by 7 six, totaling 22 beds.

🌿The garden has a variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits (raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (rosemary, oregano).

🌸The garden also includes a section dedicated to cut flowers, such as dahlias and sweet peas.

🌽There are plans to grow melons, watermelons, and various greens such as lettuce and spinach.

🍓Strawberries are grown in a separate bed, with half of the bed dedicated to a young gardener's flowering enthusiasm.

What inspired the design of your vegetable garden?

—The vegetable garden was designed with raised beds to accommodate the sloping landscape and provide better drainage. The layout allows for efficient gardening and easy management.

What irrigation system do you use?

—The vegetable garden has a drip irrigation system installed, providing individual watering for each bed. This system conserves water and allows for precise control.

How do you protect your garden from deer?

—Deer pressure is managed by using deer repellent and careful selection of plants. Some plants, like roses, require frequent spraying with deer repellent to deter browsing.

What are your plans for the future of the garden?

—Future plans include staining the fence, building an arbor over the entrance, creating gravel pathways, and adding more plants such as climbing roses and peonies.

What challenges have you faced in the garden?

—Challenges include the red clay soil that requires improvement, the need for regular weeding, and the occasional overgrowth of plants due to improper succession planting.

00:09The video starts with the host enjoying the beautiful weather and deciding to give a tour of their vegetable garden.

00:40The vegetable garden has raised beds measuring 36 by 7 six and a total of 22 beds.

02:47The garden features a variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits (raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (rosemary, oregano).

04:58The host discusses plans for cut flowers, including dahlias and sweet peas, as well as intentions to grow melons and watermelons.

06:39A section of the garden is dedicated to strawberries, with half of the bed taken care of by a young gardener.

08:25The garden design includes raised beds due to the sloping landscape and features a drip irrigation system for efficient watering.

10:09Managing deer pressure is essential, requiring the use of repellent and careful plant selection.

11:55Future plans for the garden include staining the fence, building an arbor, creating gravel pathways, and adding more plants like climbing roses and peonies.