There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Add to this the satisfaction and sense of achievement, the savings, the knowledge that your vegetables are free of nasty pesticides and you have some very powerful reasons for growing your own vegetables. This page ensures you have a continuous supply of fresh vegetables year round, even from a small space.

Key Points for Success
Warm, sunny site

Free draining soil with compost added.

Quality seeds or plants

Water during dry periods

Planned succession of crops

Selecting the site
Vegetables will grow best in a warm sunny position.

They will not grow and yield in shade or where they have to compete for light and moisture.

Shelter from strong winds is also a benefit.

The size of the vegetable garden depends on the size of your family and the vegetables required.

The soil
Vegetables require a free draining soil rich in organic matter (compost).

In clay soils the vegetable plot should be raised or built up some 15cm above the surrounding soil to ensure good drainage.