[jpb1958]

Hello Everyone

A few years ago I had an accident and now my back will only let me do so much work in the garden.

It is breaking my heart seeing my veg plot going to waste because I cant manage it like I once did.

So I thought...why not turn my veg plot into a fruit one? I know it will still need work doing to it but surely nothing like the way it used to. Or is my thinking wrong?

Then I thought....I have a greenhouse as well, and rather than growing the usual melons, tomatoes, courgettes, why not look at something different.

So this brings me to the point of this post.

I want to change my entire plot over to fruit and try my hand at growing different  fruits under glass. I need to make a plan that will no longer have a rotation in it, but will still need nutrients adding to it. Etc, Etc.  

So if anyone out there likes a challenge....or has done this themselves, then let me know.

John

[Adam Fletcher]

Hi John,

I am really sorry to hear about your accident.

I'm not an expert when it comes to growing fruit - far from it in-fact but your post jumped out to me as one I had to answer.

Growing fruit is easier than growing most vegetables in my limited experience and should help you mange your plot better and keep it in good condition.

I like your ideas, keep us informed on your progress!

Hope that helps

[jpb1958]

Hi Adam

Thank you for your reply. The thought that my neglected plot could one day become a thing of beauty again is what is spurring me on. Today I pulled a few weeds up around my Jonagold espalier and it felt great.

I have a few 'ordinary' stuff. Gooseberry, pear, cherry, apple of course. I also had a Loganberry but I think the weeds or whatever strangled it because I cant find it now.  :oops:

I will post a photo of my plot soon.

John

[Beanzie]

Seen an old Gardener's World program recently on UKTV whatever. Very interesting as he tried germinating and growing a lot of exotic fruits from all over the world. Alas with most he dsaid they made good houseplants, but fruiting was dubious

[brucesgirl]

Still with climate change we can now grow more exotic fruits outside than we could even a few years ago. I have loads of peaches on a little tree in the garden, and Dad has apricots ripening - I reckon a fruit allotment is a really good idea.

[jpb1958]

I'd like to think so brucesgirl.

Is there a good site anyone can recommend on growing the more unusual fruits?. I want to be armed with as much info as I can to give me a good idea of what there is and how to begin.

[Bobby T]

Hi jpb.Like your thinking,don't let health get the better of you.
Can't reccomend a specific site but Doctor near you as an allotment a few yards from the river.Calls it the Mersey Riviera. He as his own Blogg site.A good read and very inspirational, well worth a visit.Can't do the linky but if you google allaboutliverpool in one word you follow link to his allotment site.All the best Bob.

[freyaluck]

Just wondered if you have paid any thought to perennial vegetables, welsh onions , globe artickokes, asparagus and many more, I know they are a lot easy to look after. Also self seders might be worth a thought, I have a rather long list of both if you would like me to put it up just let me know.  A good book is the seedsavers handbook also gaia's garden has some good suggetions.
Take care
Carlie

[alan42]

unusual seeds including veg and fruit can be seen at www.jungleseeds.co.uk
hope that helps.
alan

[jpb1958]

Hello again

Thanks to everyone for their replies. Lots to browse through. One thing I will mention, is that another reason I want to grow fruit only is the jams, chutneys and wines I can make!!

Its also easier to feed them to the grandkids.

Artichoke and Asparagus beds...now theres a thought   :o

John