This shows how I aranged the vegetables in the 5, 4’x4′ raised beds. The top of each will be positioned to the north, and will have a trellis on that end as well. The arrangement in the yard is still to be determined. The radishes and green onions will not have their own dedicated space as I will be placing them in the empty nooks and crannies around some of the others. Broccoli will be placed in the corners of the 3×3 squash plots as it should be harvested before the squash gets too big.
| Tomato | Tomato – Cherry | Tomato | Tomato – Cherry |
| Onion | Broccoli | ||
| Onion | Zucchini | ||
| Onion | Broccoli |
| Peas | Peas | Lettuce | Peas |
| Cilantro | Broccoli | ||
| Dill | Zucchini | ||
| Romaine | Broccoli |
| Beans | Beans | Beans | Beans |
| Cilantro | Broccoli | ||
| Dill | Zucchini | ||
| Lettuce – Leaf | Broccoli |
| Roma (Green Onion) |
Roma (Green Onion) |
Roma (Green Onion) |
Roma (Green Onion) |
| Basil | Jalepeno | Jalepeno | Basil |
| Pepper – Green | Spinach | Romaine | Pepper – Green |
| Potato | Potato | Potato | Potato |
| Cucumbers (Radish) |
Cucumbers (Radish) |
Cucumbers (Radish) |
Cucumbers (Radish) |
| Broccoli | Broccoli | Broccoli | Broccoli |
| Spinach | Pepper – Green | Pepper – Green | Romaine |
| Carrots | Carrots | Carrots | Carrots |
Warning — that Broccoli can get real big! I planted two squares last year and they grew to almost 4′ tall! It took over about half the 4′ x 4′ bed. Great tasting broccoli though! And FYI you get about one big head and a bunch of little clusters if you keep harvesting — and harvest before it goes to seed! Kathy
I planned this garden entirely on theory from the book and the seed packets so I am sure I am in for some surprises! I haven’t grown very many different types of vegetables in my life, so a lot of this will be trial and error, but that’s alright. It’s more fun that way anyway!
That’s a wise answer to a tricky quoesitn
Mr Bob
I’ve enjoyed reading your sight & enjoying the pictures with planning instructions!I’m in the process of moving back to Iowa and my first priority was a home with yard big enough for gardening!Can’t wait to play in the dirt & can my veggies again!
Thankyou for the raised bed instructions.It gives me gardening fever to try next spring>
Vickie