Hi everyone,
I've decided this year that I'm going to start growing veg. Having 2 small children, though, I'm starting out small--I thought I'd try growing courgettes and runner beans in the garden this year, and depending on how that works out I'll add to my repertoire next year.
Anyway, to get to the point I have 2 cats who I do love, BUT....I need to figure out how to keep them from "fertilizing" my plant bed. I don't want to use the gel, because of the children and because I'd rather keep unnecessary chemicals away from my food, but I also don't like the idea of something I'm going to eat growing in cat poop. A friend of mine suggested putting straw down around the plants, but I was wondering if there were any other suggestions?
Thanks!