Best techniques to get good yields from small spaces

[Jowowo]

I'm an utterly novice gardener in Scotland but as a veggie, I'd like to turn over my small walled back garden, small front garden, large utility room and window ledges to produce as much herbs, fruit and veg as I can, as cheaply as I can. I suppose this would mean it is going to be a kitchen garden. My front garden is only about 5 foot deep, my rear walled garden about 15 feet by 20.

I even have a 'sunny' (for Scotland) spare room but it seems the equipment for indoor gardening - hydroponics or similar are v. expensive.

What gardening techniques should I look into? I intend to put some raised beds and grow bags in my garden and I'm aware that square foot gardening is productive.

If you can give me hints or tips or point me to good websites on this topic, and things I need to consider, it would be appreciated, thanks.

[zazen999]

I always refer back to this lad's book which is my bible for small spaces [and large spaces]


GROW BIOINTENSIVE workshops with John Jeavons

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Jowowo

Also have a look at this link, its about growing veg in front gardens.

Back to Front

[alldigging]

Think about how you can use the vertical space you have outside too.

Write a list of the things you eat - and then work out which are best value/best taste to grow for yourself.
An image search for vertical gardening will show you some interesting ideas.

[out in the cold]

Have you considered using the wall space?
Even attaching a series of shelves to one wall could increase the space available for you to grow stuff in pots