20' x 50' rectagular community allotment garden at the Agnes Street Community Garden in Saanich, BC, Canada.

My allotment plot at Rathbeggan Lakes allotments, Co. Meath

A nice allotment along the canal for growing yummy vegetables

My allotment is on a slope, south facing, about 5oft long. i'm growing all kinds of vegetables and herbs, this is my first year there so i am an absolute beginner!

Three challenges are faced in this garden...the soil , the aspect and the slope. However , I have enjoyed trying to make something productive out of it and it keeps me busy! The front garden is pretty steep but gets all the sun ( and wind ). The soil is not too bad but thin in places with rock underneath. Mainly ornamental except for the small bricked area near the house where I get all my seedlings started and grow some edibles. The back garden is starting to look like an allotment according to my neighbours...their dining room window looks right onto it ( another challenge!). The soil there is pure clay so I have 4 deep beds and a hugelbeet with a few extra bits recently converted to usable soil by a kind of lasagne method. The house shades this garden almost completely in the winter but in summer half of it gets most of the sun available. A large area of flax stops the garden from falling down the gully and is home to 3 chickens at the moment.

Two allotment size plots for vegetables, 20ft polytunnel, orchard of 25 or more apple and pear trees, a soft fruit garden with black and red currants, raspberries. Coppiced wooded area, with willow plantings of various diffrent types and sculptured willow hedges.

Jan Ponsford, hungry for greenery in the middle of a crowed London, developed an interior garden from household plants, successfully learning about propagation techniques. Her reputation as a gardener grew and many appreciative visitors come to her to learn about plants and their upkeep. Between 1991 and 1995 Jan lived in Amsterdam, designing and developing roof gardens and terraces for private clients alongside a career as one's of the premiere internationally renewed english composer/jazz singer. On returning to England Jan became involved with allotment growing in the countryside and costal area of Sussex with italian gardener Alessandra Pagani. Alessandra is well versed in Mediterranean gardening, and ran a gardening business for many years. In 2000 drawed to Greece by its natural beauty and abundance of fascinating wildlife, flora and fauna Jan and Alessandra moved to Eressos -Lesvos where they have developed an organic garden, much visited by enthusiasts, tourist and complementary therapist.

1 ha allotment in northern Helsinki. I grow berries (currants, strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries) and some summer vegetables...

Starting my allotment this year (2010), so still a bare patch of land now.

I have an allotment in the southwest of Ireland. It is a very beautiful place but quite exposed as it faces to the atlantic sea. There are 20 allotments in all.I started with 25'x15' and now increased it to 50'x30'.It took alot of extremely hard work to pepare the ground as it was previously a field of corn maise and very stoney, too much so! Now I can say I am happy with the back breaking work.I worked alot at night too, on and after reading up on certain vegetables to remind myself of their specific requirements as last year I was a novice and pretty much studied the Royal Horticultural Encylopedia of Gardening! So also with the knowledge from my parents I have to say I had one truly amazing allotment. I had drawn a design, several at that but kept to one which I have for record so I know what went where and dated it too. I grew potatoes,beetroot,carrots,kohl rabi,turnip,cabbage,curly kale,swiss chard,onions,garlic,peas and beans. What a great harvest!

My first year having a 5 x 6 metre plot, divided into 3 raised beds and a larger patch for potatoes. Allotmant site faces south on a slope on outskirts of Banchory.

home garden is a bit neglected at the mo, I hope to start sorting it this year. Plenty going on in the green house and the allotment is looking good.

I returned to allotment gardening after a work enforced hiatus some 4 years or more ago. I now blog,tweet and facebook my exploits and advice to a growing number of friends and supporters. I also try and remember to blog about general gardening advice for our local newspaper website! Before I gave up my old plot 20 years ago, I was an executive committee officer for the Allotments Society and then later worked as a head gardener for an 18th century estate. Whilst working there I gained my RHS Certificate in Horticulture.

DIGS (Douglas Island Garden Society) community garden is located on a little island in Nanaimo's (B.C., Canada) harbour. There 250-300 residents on the island and 87 of them are members of DIGS. Our garden has 10 communal beds which are maintained by volunteers and the produce from these beds are shared with island residents. There are also11 allotment beds leased annually by individuals. Our garden is located on city parkland and the city (Nanaimo) was very generous in assisting with initial costs to build the beds and fence. Because there are no stores on the island residents appreciate the produce from the garden which is put out on the harvest table as it is harvested along with a donation box. Our garden also acts as a community gathering location. Islanders can come with friends and family and sit in the garden and enjoy the surroundings. More information here: http://digsgarden.blogspot.com/

The Winnemucca Community Garden (WCG) is a nonprofit organization established in 2003. Our mission is to strengthen community relationships, foster environmental stewardship, and demonstrate horticultural principles. Winnemucca is located in the high desert of northern Nevada. In 2007 the garden became a partner agency of the United Way of the Great Basin. The garden is situated on a 2.5-acre allotment of land donated by the City of Winnemucca, which donates all of the water, too. One half of the garden contains individual plots for community members to adopt and garden in, while the other half includes a water feature, butterfly garden, and native plant landscaping. A greenhouse and composting center are available for community use. The garden is located within the city limits in a residential area. One elementary school is located directly across the street. Educators use the garden as an outdoor classroom to expand upon Science, Math, and nutrition curriculum. Students of all ages learn through hands-on gardening, school programs, special events, and specialized workshops. The garden hosts a Farmers Market in collaboration with the local Food Bank and also sponsors the Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign to help make fresh produce available to those in need in our community. More info here: http://winngarden.org/

This garden is on a city lot located on the West Coast of southern British Columbia in Coquitlam ~ It is a small urban garden with perennials for sun and shade, native plants, vegetables and herbs, and a large deck garden with funky pots, a water garden in a half whiskey barrel, and potted shrubs and trees. The garden is is located on a plateau several hundred feet above sea level, although the ocean is only a few miles away, so it receives torrential down pourings of rain in the winter, AND spring, AND fall. And it also freezes for at least some of the winter. Snow and prolonged cold spells have become common in the past few winters. In the summer, the climate is hot and mostly dry for one to two months per year, and the heat can come on very fast, with no transition time which is hard on the plants, and the gardeners. Other garden threats here include children's feet, soccer balls, and my husband's four wheel drive wheels.

This is my first attempt this year, with a veggie garden. So far so good, almost everything has grown, except celery and leeks, but I planted them too late. I should have started them indoors, too. Hopefully, weather permits (so far July has been colder and rainier than usual), I'll get some good veggies out of it. I'll repeat the experience in my private yard next year, as I have just bought my first home.

I enjoy pushing the limit of our region and like the unusual I travel out of the area to buy different thing and am trying my hand at bonsai

Just starting

Water Feature Garden

An eclectic work in progress.

1 acre lot with lots of trees linning property and a grove of linden trees in the front yard; gardens around the house, shed and linning the back of property, with much more to come. Full sun in back yard and dappled sun in front.

There are several gardens around my home. Some in full some, some in very little sun and some in a good mix. The majority of plants around my house are drought tolerant and in full sun. The areas which have little sun contains lots of different hostas from small to huge! I have been here for over a year and half and am finally starting to get a handle on what is a plant and what is a weed. Having lots of fun!

My lot needs work.

We have a variety of microclimates in our gardens. Soil is rich river loam supplemented with compost on a yearly basis. Perennial and mixed borders throughout. Vegetable and Water garden also on site.

Strawberries, veggie garden, perennial gardens.

pics of my home

I strive to create a garden that is fun for my children, provides fresh food for my family, and is attractive to look at.

perrinial garden and fruit trees

Not sure if plants will grow here.

vegatable garden, flower garden, raspberry bushes, perennials galore.

Small space gardening

Work in progress ...

I have many flower garden even though I am a rookie and don't really know what I am doing.

A work in progress since the pool was removed.

I am growing Dahlias, lillies, blueberries and an assortment of hanging baskets. I dig up my Dahlia tubers each fall and have a very good display each August. Preferring the 'giant' size Dahlia... I am also introducing Peonies for early blooms, since Dahlias are late bloomers.

Seaside Garden along South African Coastline in KZN

small townhouse garden with sand for soil, mix from veggie garden to mix flowers, like it wild

Home garden near Tigervalley in the Western Cape about 30 minutes drive from Cape Town. Also have a conservatory for the cultivation of orchids & bromeliads

Mostly indigenous (couldn't find the Indigenous Garden Style) planted to withstand severe frost, attract birds, insects, butterflies, lizards, frogs and small mammals. Trees consist of Acacias, Karees and Celtis. Have planted Aloe ferox, Echeveria elegans, Cape Reed grass, Tiger grass, Sword ferns and various other indigenous shrubs like Buddleie salvifolia (Butterfly Bush), Haleria lucida (Tree Fuchsia), Erigerons, Restio grasses and a Cycad transvenosus (Encephalartos transvenosus). Some of my regular garden visitors : Mole snake (my resident one is called Molly), Rinkhals (Spitting Cobra), Egyptian Geese, Hedgehogs, Mountain tortoise, Guinea fowl, Barn Owl, Eagle Owl and, of course, all the local birds. "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love, to garden!" -   Marcus Aurelius

I just love my garden. I have a three dimensional garden with specialized plants in pots because of moles. I have made lots of focal points and I think its a garden that draws you to it. I sometimes wish it was more sunny but then there are so many beautiful plants that love the shade. My Hybrid Hibiscus Sinensus are truly rewarding when they flower. I have seven different named varieties. I also love hanging baskets even though they take a lot of extra care and water. I grow a lot of my plants from slips with great success. My worm bins keep me busy and they are very rewarding with the worm tea that I pour over my plants from time to time and they produce very good compost. I have great fun and am truly thankful to have a garden. God is good.

Lush, green and full

Mixture of fruit trees, vege & herb gardens, flower beds

Mostly indigenous. Planned by proffessional. very casual.

Medium sized stand on 1300m2. Garden comprises organised herbaceous borders with colorful mix of annual & perineal plantings. Very interested in rose gardens, veggie growing & orchids. The later being a hobby I have tried to persue for a number of years without much success but press on rewardless!!! The garden has changed constantly over the 19 years that we have been on the property.We are most fortunate with our climate and soil, although a bit on the shale side everything grows and grows well. Constant feeding & composting ensure that we have a lush garden for most of the year.

Would love a lush green garden but the soil is very poor and am at wits' end on what to do. HELP!!! Anyone!!!

East/West facing lot,vegie garden infront of garage/shed N.E. side along with chook shed Nth side of garage.Limestone wall S.W side with shallow pond no fish,2 fruit trees out front.Looking for ideas

We live in tropical Mexico and are trying to establish a garden on stony, sandy acid soil so have had a large compost bin made and planted lots of bouganvilleas. I have high hopes for my vanilla orchid even though we were infested by many decorative caterpillars this autumn.

Full, sun, faces West.

Seaside location. 3/4 acre situated in the beautiful southwest of Ireland.

Flowergarden

hobby and vegetable garden

I add what I like. I change seasonal flowers that are aranged around the fruit trees, I TRY to grow my one Veges

garden on hil with forest

A small rear very private garden. Mainly patio and I have lots of pots and baskets in the Spring and Summer months.

Onze tuin is drie jaar oud en een 'nieuwbouwtuin'. De eerste twee jaar is de tuin voornamelijk gevuld met 'geadopteerde' planten. Sinds het najaar van 2008 probeer ik er nu een 'echte' tuin van te maken.

Just starting out. Native plants mostly - gifts from others. Have a few Teresitas, nopales, orange, lime, lima, peach, 1 rose (which is not doing well), 2 laurels (red,yellow).

Small orchard with flower and vege gardens.Long term plan is to have a secret garden once hedge grows with paths and archways with climbers and lots of fragrance.

lots of edibles, flowers, flowering shrubs in a newly estabilshed order. My ambition to grow grapes, the blueberry and blackcurrants are thriving.

I plan to make a garden composed of roses,daisies and vegetables such as lettuce,tomatoes and other veggies suited for cultivating here in Anderlues,Belgium.I also intend to have waterfalls in a Japanese-inspired Zen type corner garden.

At my house I have front, side and back garden containing many evergreens, climbing roses, rhododendrons, hyendreas. heathers, thistles, bulbs of fragrant lilies, tulips and at the back garden some hanging flowers...

new house, new garden to create next spring and summer, can't wait...

Founded in 1932, The Vallila Community Garden is one of the oldest in Helsinki, Finland. Eighty years ago this area was underwater and part of the bay. Today it boasts 169 allotments.

We live in Alto Boquete, Panamá. We have two seasons...dry and rainy and grow an abundance, all sorts of tropical plants in this climate. We ocassionally get "bajareque", which is the mist from the mountains, especially with the changing of the seasons from "winter" to "summer", including high winds. We look forward to planting more and more plants and welcome any suggestions how to make our gardens even more beautiful than what they are!

Pieni läntti Suomen II-vyöhykkeellä (a plot under construction spring 2010) paritalon piha, jonka suunnittelen nyt talven aikana (I´ll plan the garden during this snowy winter) ja toteutus alkaa keväällä.

My husband and I have been working this yard to make it look peaceful, and a place to relax in the summer.

native tree patagonia sur argentina

I have 7 black walnuts and 3 maple. I have started a rose garden, and have a vegetable garden in raised boxes.

Different roses of all colours. Flowers the bloom for long periods of more then once,preferably perinial.

Smallholding in the westerncape. Many trees, and shrubs. Looking to change to get more birdlife here

1/3 acre in Hungary. Continental climate is a challenge. Top area is ornamental with shrubs and flowers, brick patio and path, with areas of lawn. There is a large walnut tree in the middle of the lawn and other large trees round the edge such as Mock Acacia and Willow. The lower half is wilder containing old fruit trees, small vegetable patches, a wildlife pond and conifer bed plus other interesting trees such as Catalpa, wild olives, Ginkgo, Laburnum, Rhus Sumach and others.

Big, rambling, uncontrolled, loved and cared for but always out of hand. Includes an often productive vegie garden, herbs, annuals, perennials, citrus, a lazy apple tree that probably needs more attention, a pond that's weedy but has frogs, feral reproducing garden fence hoppers that I'm constantly cutting, native bush and trees, rocks, a propagation shed a wee dog to chase the birds out of the vegie patch and two cats who keep the rats off the corn.

I suffer from winter-depression - therefore I have a green garden, with spots of colour and contrast.

Bought the simplex with only a grass patch. Small garden and we would want some privacy. Most of the garden is in full sun. Have a front and back garden. Never gardened before.. so lots of reading up and research on what fits where best. Lots to learn and I am so looking forward to it.

We have a trials and display garden in Kilkenny Ireland.

In the vegetable garden we currently have lettuce, onions, garlic, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, artichokes, asparagus, rape, strawberries and potatos. Tomatoes, peppers and courgettes to be added later. The family garden is being redesigned now, with new lawns and shrubs around our seating area.

feeding us for the most of each year, will add more when I get the hang of this site!

There are tulips, ranunculi, anemones and more in my garden. and also there are many type of ferns, succulent plants and more in my apartment.

I grow heirloom vegetables as well as flowers, herbs and fruit trees.

trying to grow organic vegetables but the soil is poor and would like a much prettier garden full of flowers but I get too much sun and too much wind. at the moment i´m growing broad beans, lettuce, onions, leeks, artichoke, trying to grow spinach and fennels but these last two are not doing very good.

my garden has been a work in progress. i am going on my third season this spring. it is to say the least the ugliest garden i have seen.

Arreglos para plantas, para espacios reducidos, modernos , de baja mantencion jardines de todo tipo

Arreglos para plantas, para espacios reducidos, modernos , de baja mantencion jardines de todo tipo

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I grow flowers and vegetables... I look for things that will survive the hot summer with sometimes drought conditions and severe winters!

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Pillpa (mariposa en quechua), proyecto de Herbarium, es una huerta-jardín, dedicado especialmente a los niños. Tiene forma de mariposa y en cada una de sus alas se desarrolla un programa de terapia hortícola para niños. El objetivo es una mejor calidad de vida y formar valores sociales en ellos. Cada niño es dueño de un metro cuadrado y a través de su cultivo, se le enseña a compartir, a respetar, a solidarizar. Pillpa es totalmente orgánica y para contribuir a ello los niños preservan la biodiversidad cultivando flores al lado de frutales, hortalizas y hierbas aromáticas. Tienen también un sector de reciclaje, lombricultura y compost. Otro sector está destinado al área social con una canchita y juegos infantiles. Más información en www.herbarium.cl o en Facebook como PILLPA. Pillpa, a project of community gardens for children. Tierra de Niños Pillpa is a Herbarium project that is being worked on in collaboration with Manos y Naturaleza and the Chilean Horticultural Therapy Association. This garden is shaped like a giant butterfly or pillpa (875 m2) and in each of its wings it houses a different Horticultural Therapy programme focused essentially on education, health and training for the children of the Metropolitan Region, aiming to become an example to be duplicated in each of the towns of Greater Santiago and eventually in every town in Chile.

its were i put all that i learn in pratice doing al sorts off things hybrids and so on

New for me this year: romaine lettuce, sugar snap peas, small seedless watermelons, Jack -O-Lantern pumpkins. Special area being dedicated to Lavender also. Every year: Roma tomatoes, Big Boy tomatoes, radishes. Hanging Pots: Strawberries and cherry tomatoes.

Ferns, Lilies, impetience, peace in the home,Red Hot Poker,Lobelia,

semi arid tropical

semi arid tropical

semi arid tropical

would like to plant more roses,& make a water feature.

tengo una chacra en toledo y por ahora tengo rosas, algunas lavandas y estoy sustituyendo arboles,plantando preferentemente nativos.

carolina honeysucle, budlia,ecchinacia,iris, bee balm,catmint, spearmint, strawberries, hydrangea.

I grow veg,fruit,herbs and flowers. I try to encourage wildlife to visit particularly insects.

Private

private

Todo lo que me gusta en plantas y flores

From asparagus to zucchini, and a lot in between! A first attempt at growing most of the food we need: for fun, for health and for the planet.

City plot, needs a lot of care.

its a modest 40ft by 40ft plot every things sand ive been replacing the sand with compost every thing in rows

I've been preparing my garden to have a nice green outdoor area to sit and enjoy a refreshing drink while watching the hummingbirds feeding during summer.

v small garden with v tall wall at back have flower bed nd climber at bottom of wall not realy sure what im doing :) a learner..

A work in progress.

5000sq mts total...Two greenhouses 1000sq mts(hidroponic crops)...and 4000sq mts of Organic crops. Thank you.