Recently relocated from Dorset to Brighton. The reviews on this site are from my Dorset clients, and I am now building my Sussex client base.
Recently relocated from Dorset to Brighton. The reviews on this site are from my Dorset clients, and I am now building my Sussex client base.
East Sussex
Two ways I can help
Through the season
Designing and building
Treated timber frames set square, with paths marked out between the beds.
Soil and compost in, beds divided into manageable sections, ready for planting.
How it works
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Questions
No. A few raised beds or a sunny patio can produce plenty, and a larger plot can be planned so it stays productive without taking over your weekends. What matters most is sun, access to water and a layout that suits how you really use the garden.
Yes. I can take a veg plot through the whole season, or just help at the key times: sowing, planting out, feeding, tying in and clearing. Many clients like to do the harvesting and enjoy the cooking while I keep the plot ticking over.
Yes, as part of designing and building a kitchen garden. I plan the beds, paths and supports together, so the plot is easy to reach, easy to water and straightforward to manage, then fill the beds with good soil and compost.
It follows the season and your tastes: salads and herbs, roots, brassicas, beans and peas, squash, soft fruit and flowers for pollinators. I plan succession so there is something to pick for more of the year, and I will adjust to what you actually like to eat.
No chemical shortcuts. I focus on healthy soil, good planning and encouraging the wildlife that helps, such as ground beetles, ladybirds and birds. Compost and mulch feed the soil, and crop rotation, netting and good timing deal with most problems.
Mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds, sensible bed sizes, paths you can use in wet weather and a simple watering plan. A kitchen garden should feed you and give pleasure, not become another job.
Please do. Home compost is one of the best things you can add to a veg plot, and I can show you how to make and use it well. If you do not have any yet, I can build compost bins as part of the project.
Winter is a great time to plan, so beds are ready for spring. But a plot can be started almost any time of year, and a site visit is the best way to work out what makes sense for yours.
Both. Raising seedlings in a greenhouse, cold frame or on a windowsill saves money and gives you more choice of varieties. I raise and plant out where the site allows, and buy in young plants where that is simpler.
