looking for suggestions as to what "pretty" veg I can grow?
have cleared an area outside my back door, a little of which IS mine, some is the neighbours ( no objections), and some may be public.
the area is sloping and fairly enclosed on 3 sides, and wont get any direct sun after about 2pm.
I will put some flowers/ flowering shrubs, but was thinking it would be best to put "prettier" veg, to put off any nay-sayers!
Any suggestions?
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Re: pretty veg
swiss chard look great if if get the one with different colour stems and get very good crop to
runner beans always lots of bright red flowers ,
natstiums great flowers and both flowers and leaf great in salads
runner beans always lots of bright red flowers ,
natstiums great flowers and both flowers and leaf great in salads
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Re: pretty veg
I had a garden out front once that I did as a demonstration garden for both attractive and functional veg. I grew, crimson flowered broad beans, purple podded peas, cherokee trail of tears climbing French bean with purple flowers and pods, had attractive leaves as well, crystal lemon cucumber, red, green and speckled lettuce grown together, any oriental cut and come again stuff looks very attractive and doesn't mind a bit of shade, egyptian onions and of course herbs which have lovely flowers, water cress and chives, all grown in a north facing aspect and did very well
Re: pretty veg
Thanks guys/gals
got some beans / peas, nasturtium seeds waiting to germinate,will try get some different varieties of beans, diff colour flowers, and
can grow them up against the walls, and put the nasturtiums more on obvious view, in the area 8 well some of it) that may be public!
got some beans / peas, nasturtium seeds waiting to germinate,will try get some different varieties of beans, diff colour flowers, and
can grow them up against the walls, and put the nasturtiums more on obvious view, in the area 8 well some of it) that may be public!
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Re: pretty veg
I recommend globe artichokes the flower buds of which are edible but also the plant is very attractive and dramatic. It's also a perrennial.
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Re: pretty veg
Romanesco broccoli looks great and tastes great.
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Re: pretty veg
some more great suggestions! Thanks