Hello fellow garden enthusiasts! 

It’s the long Easter weekend & spring in full swing, now’s the perfect time to kick-start your summer veggie patch.. Now is an ideal time for getting your hands dirty & starting a rewarding project that will provide fresh produce all summer long, even in a small garden. 

 

 Why Start a Veg Patch in a Small Garden? 

Limited space? No problem. You can still grow a variety of delicious veggies in containers, raised beds or small plots. Gardening is therapeutic, gets you outdoors & there’s nothing more satisfying than harvesting your own food. 

 

Top Veggies for Small Spaces 

Here are some easy, space-friendly options to grow this season: 

1. Lettuce – Quick-growing & compact, try harvesting individual leaves for a steady supply. 

1. Radishes – Ready in 4–6 weeks & perfect for containers. 

1. Spinach – Thrives in cool weather, plant now for a May/June harvest. 

1. Tomatoes – Choose compact varieties like ‘Tiny Tim’ or ‘Tumbling Tom’ for pots or baskets. 

1. Carrots – Grow in deep containers, try ‘Nantes’ or ‘Chantenay’ varieties. 

1. Herbs – Basil, mint, and parsley grow well in pots and add fresh flavour to summer dishes. 

 

How to Start Your Veg Patch  

1. Pick Your Spot – Choose a sunny area (4–6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal). Use raised beds, containers or grow bags with good drainage if you don’t have much space in your borders.  

1. Prep the Soil – Use quality peat-free compost to enrich garden beds. 

1. Plant Your Veggies – Follow seed packet instructions for spacing & depth. 

1. Water & Care – Keep soil moist, watch for pests & avoid chemicals. 

1. Enjoy the Process – Gardening takes patience but the results are worth it! 

 

Why You’ll Love It 

You’ll enjoy fresh, homegrown veggies and the pride of growing your own food. By summer, even a small garden can be bursting with flavour. 

 

So this Easter, swap the chocolate for seeds & start something that’ll keep on giving for months to come!