Garden Plans > 2014: Backyard Organic Vegetable Garden

About this Garden Plan

Organic Garden, using No-Till beds in the center. The outer 2 feet, sod was removed and then news paper was laid down, moistened and compost was added to each hole with plant. Mulch was put on top. News Paper = end roll from news gazette. Compost from local horse farmer who composts waste. Worm bins provide compost tea to be added to and fertilize the plants organically. Marigolds help prevent Rabbits from eating all of produce. Lavendar to cut down on ground dwelling spider population.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Champaign, IL
Garden Size: 41' 11" x 13' 11"
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Traditional layout - rows etc
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberPlants per Square FootNotes
Basil 74 
Chives (Garlic) 249 
Cilantro 91 
Echinacea 124 
Flower
 Bright Yellow Marigold
650 
Fruit (Bush)
 Ground Cherry
30 
Fruit (Bush)
 Garden Huckleberry
30 
Lavender 41 
Onion (Perennial) 99 
Oregano 61 
Parsley 94 
Pepper 121 
Rosemary 51 
Sage 141 
Spinach 279 
Strawberry
 Honeoye Junebearing
204 
Tomato (Large) 61 
Tomato (Small) 61 

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Basil
Chives (Garlic)
Cilantro
Echinacea
Flower
 Bright Yellow Marigold
Fruit (Bush)
 Ground Cherry
Fruit (Bush)
 Garden Huckleberry
Lavender
Onion (Perennial)
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper
Rosemary
Sage
Spinach
Strawberry
 Honeoye Junebearing
Tomato (Large)
Tomato (Small)



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