Observations – Page 2
Uh oh, we’re asking you to draw? Never fear, West Coast Gardener, no one will make fun of your tulips if they end up looking like bow-ties on sticks (except possibly future-you, but they can’t draw either). What you really need to do is create a simple diagram of your garden area, using big shapes. Include each garden bed and any major trees or landscape accents. Now pull out those pencil crayons or gel pens you normally reserve for colouring books and start marking up your diagram. We recommend using notes or highlighting areas that get the most sun and the most shade during the summer months. As well, add in your vegetable crops so that next year you can plant them in a different spot for a higher yield. Each crop uses different nutrients in the soil and by rotating them you ensure your garden beds aren’t leached year after year, but stay healthy.