Comments on: Beyond bok choy

By: Lance C. Roseman

Lance C. Roseman — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:50:37 +0000

Greetings:

Maryam, a good starting point before desinging any garden in drylands is to use this…

http://www.barkingfrogspermaculture.org/publications.htm

resource and go to the ‘free public domain’ series of pamphlets. There are some really, kick arse sections on dryland gardening. Good luck and good gardening.

This blog is awesome! I read it whenever it is updated. I/m a Permaculture design Consultant living in Roberts Creek, with my roots being in East Van. Bueno!

By: GBDW - Incorporating Edibles Wrap-Up

GBDW - Incorporating Edibles Wrap-Up — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:33:53 +0000

[...] Beyond Bok Choi (Andrea at Heavy Petal): A fan of growing edibles, Andrea frequently writes about them on her blog. This post covers some of her favorite Asian vegetables that are both beautiful and edible, and she includes a recipe for Winter Melon Soup. In The Growing Challenge: Expanding My Vegetable Growing Horizons, she ponders which new veggies to try for this past growing season. [...]

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:40:28 +0000

Yep. Most veggies and herbs need full sun. Just watch them at first to make sure it’s not too hot (I’m not sure what the climate’s like in Morocco right now, but I’m guessing it’s hot!)

By: Maryam in Marrakech

Maryam in Marrakech — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:58:32 +0000

Yippee! Pots it is. Do I put them in direct sun?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 23:08:07 +0000

I’m trying to think of something you can’t grow in pots! Really, the possibilities are endless. I’ve got tomatillos, fennel, soybeans, lettuce and zucchini all growing in pots. The only drawback to container planting is that they dry out faster than plantings in the ground. I add a lot of mulch (compost top dressing) to retain water and I still have to water daily.

By: Maryam in Marrakech

Maryam in Marrakech — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:25:02 +0000

Oh you are ever so helpful! My husband was laughing when I told him about the manure.
I think seedlings are the way to go. While we have just purchased a large piece of land, we won’t be living there for some time and I am afraid the workers will eat what I plant. Is there anything that can be planted in pots besides herbs?
And thanks for the blogroll link, you are so sweet.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:35:25 +0000

Maryam,

I forgot to qualify that manure statement by saying it must be well-rotted (having sat and composted for one year+) otherwise it will “burn” the plants. And you don’t want that!

Lettuces of all sorts, spinach, radishes, beans and garlic can all be planted here now. And you could certainly buy seedlings of other types and try those out too. Let me know how it goes!

I’m adding you to my blogroll :)

By: Maryam in Marrakech

Maryam in Marrakech — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:40:41 +0000

Okay, I am going to start small and build confidence. And we are not lacking in manure around here;-) It is still quite warm here (ie we are still in t-shirts) but it will become cold soon. Can I still plant now?

PS thank you for the kind comments on my blogs. I would love to link blogs if you are interested. I can pop you into my list.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:29:35 +0000

Maryam,

Love your blog, and glad to see you’re into organic gardening too! I’ve always been a jump-in-and-try-it kind of gal… I started with herbs, which proved easy enough, and progressed to beans, peas, tomatoes, and of course, the more exotic veggies I’ve blogged about.

My advice would be to start small – try a few varieties of herbs, perhaps – so you don’t get discouraged. Add compost or manure to encourage growth, and use a mixture of liquid soap and water to combat pests. That’s my basic-as-it-gets advice on organic gardening!

By: Maryam in Marrakesh

Maryam in Marrakesh — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:34:51 +0000

It all looks gorgeous. I am desperate to start an organic kitchen garden but just don’t know where to start. I live in Marrakesh. Are there any good books you would recommend?